Job Description

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Created in 2015 to align, lighten and modernize infrastructure, the Technology & Infrastructure (T & I) team is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force and we are the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement to work in the office 2 days a week.

Your role

CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for an analyst to join its VSM team in Montreal. This is an opportunity to step into Canada\xe2\x80\x99s oldest and most respected broadcaster as a key player in integrating, supporting and managing toolsets for our cutting-edge media-over-IP (MoIP) infrastructure at the new Maison de Radio-Canada.

The three primary aspects of this role include:

• Monitoring the MoIP network and troubleshooting identified problems to ensure availability.
• Planning, coordinating and implementing changes to media flows on the network.
• Documenting our MoIP network platforms.

Tasks:

• Analyze MoIP flows in real time, from end to end, using tools like Prism, Arista CloudVision and Wireshark; detect and resolve potential problem sources.
• Program an orchestrator (Lawo VSM), including its workflows and control panels.
• Query APIs and databases using tools like Postman and SQL.
• Edit Ansible playbooks to batch-configure MoIP peripherals.
• Monitor PTP synchronization of infrastructure, resolving any issues that arise.
• Edit FPGA processor configurations using JavaScript scripts.
• Develop operational procedures and standards.
• Develop and deliver training.
• Track and document requests in service management tools.

Qualifications

What you bring:

Advanced knowledge of multicast networking :

• Standard protocols: IP, IGMP, DHCP, SSH, DNS, ARP, SFTP, HTTP, Telnet, TCP, UDP, NTP.

Knowledge of MoIP networking is an asset :

• Specialized protocols: SMPTE-2110, AES-67, PTP, Arista MCS, RTP, SIP, NMOS, Lawo Ember+, NDI, Dante.

Knowledge of audiovisual production workflows is an asset :

• TV/radio control rooms, presentation booths, production studios and other audiovisual production environments.
• IP terminations (Lawo, Riedel)

Knowledge of programming languages is an asset :

• Python, JavaScript, REST API, SQL, HTML, BASH

Experience with industry tools is an asset :

• Lawo VSM
• Arista CloudVision
• ELK
• Wireshark
• Tektronix PRISM
• Ansible
• Windows, Linux and macOS
• Jira/Vimbiz
• Postman

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in information technology, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Two years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience in implementing, configuring and supporting telecommunications network devices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French are an important asset.
• A collaborative approach: you thrive in a team-focused environment.
• Strong analytical skills; innate ability to think about complex problems and design innovative solutions; understanding of how to dig into issues, remove roadblocks and present solutions both immediate and long-term.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly, all while staying up to date with industry best practices.
• Understanding of formal methodologies for project management and change management.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

If this sounds interesting, please click on \'\'Apply online\'\'. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada\xe2\x80\x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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