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Position Title: Senior Broadcast Technologist (English Services) (On Site)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement: EnglishLanguage Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.Unposting Date: 2024-06-11 11:59 PMThis role requires full time on site presence.Your OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior Broadcast Technologist to support the CBC North technical team in Yellowknife. This team supports content creation groups with technical issues and implementation of technologies across our several locations North of 60. From the virtualization of services to the implementation of Audio and video-over-IP and beyond, to the introduction of centralized and automated workflows, your input will impact and grow CBC North.Every day your hands-on knowledge, your growing expertise, your problem-solving skills and your ability to translate technical issues will be called into play as you work closely with clients facing issues with content creation, backend systems, studios and control rooms. Your patience, sense of urgency and responsiveness will ensure that our content is prepped, scheduled and on the air or digitally available.As a leader in expressing Canadian and Northern cultures, we need to be as diverse in every way as the country we serve, both within our workforce and on air. As an employer, we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and permeate all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster.Think this job is meant for you but worried you dont have it all? At CBC/Radio-Canada we know that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. Hands-on experience, intelligence, innovation, a passion for learning and a team focused approach can combine to form the best set of qualifications. If you feel you meet 70% of the requirements we are seeking and you are excited by the possibility of growing our company, take a chance and express your interest here.Who you are and where are you now?You may be a Computer Science or Electronics graduate with interest in working at the cutting edge of media and broadcast technology from cloud services to video-over-IP. Or, you may be an industry or technical analyst elsewhere seeking an opportunity to join a nationally respected brand and organization where you can grow your career.Whats in it for you?Challenges: We spend our days solving problems on an unbelievable scale. From dealing with media files that are highly nuanced and incredibly complicated to updating, installing and supporting technologies that are organization-wide.. And thats just the beginning. This is an opportunity to learn and work with cutting-edge broadcast infrastructure with unique regional challenges that will further your experience, skill set and knowledge. There is nothing else out there like this, at this scale...yet. You will be an expert in the industry and you will continue to grow and expand your skills as you install, configure, test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, update and modify equipment, software, systems and facilities ensuring their proper operating condition and optimal performance.Be part of the change: Right now we are looking for people who can execute our North strategy. Innovators who want to push future-forward thinking. Builders who want to be hands-on, building the next generation of media technology for our local audience. We want to hear the ideas, see the designs and implement the innovations brought to us by our teams. You want to be part of a team actively transforming the workspace for every individual at CBC North. Our priority is to proactively and in-the-moment solve problems and ensure the users can engage with new functionalities, new tools and conduct their day-to-day work seamlessly.Cutting-edge tech: A solid understanding of IT systems in media environment, including networking, active directory, user creation and rights, digital audio/visual technology, file transcode systems, Audio and Video control room technology and workflows. Understanding of field audio and video over IP. The road ahead changes every day. By joining us now, you will become an expert with a highly specialized, in-demand skill-set as you help us take steps towards the next frontier of media. You will contribute ideas, develop methods and make recommendations to overcome problems, achieve desired results and permit better utilization of equipment.We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Must possess at least a two-year Post-Secondary technologist diploma from a recognized college in an electronic discipline or its equivalent as determined by the Corporation.

Practical and relevant experience.

• A solid understanding of IT systems in media environment, including networking, active directory, user creation and rights.
• A solid understanding of digital video and digital audio technology and file transcode systems.
• Understanding of AVID (or similar) systems: servers and clients (Media Central, Media Composer, NewsCutter, Interplay/Access) - an asset.
• Understanding of DALET (or similar) system: servers and clients - an asset. Audio and Video control room technology and workflows.
• Understanding of field audio and video over IP.
• Must possess a valid drivers license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company. Understanding of the Google suite of tools - an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas public broadcaster. For more information, visit the 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 .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.Primary Location: 5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9Work Schedule: Full time

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