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 and Infrastructures (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 a conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force. T&I is the team making it happen.

Your role

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Transmission Operations, the Supervisor will manage resources and maintain and operate CBC / Radio-Canada\'s transmission and distribution facilities for the Atlantic Region in an efficient and effective manner. This position is dependent on the needs and priorities of the media component with a focus to ensure that viewers and listeners are provided with CBC/Radio-Canada\'s over the air services.

To achieve this, the incumbent must:

• Supervise 18 persons working in different locations across Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, who are specialized in digital television transmitters (ATSC), AM & FM transmitters, related broadcast equipment, antennas, towers, various RF systems, and satellite downlinks.
• Assign staff to ensure both preventive and corrective maintenance needs are met, assess individual performance and recommend improvements as required and establish training needs for all employees.
• Support the implementation of Transmission projects throughout the region in collaboration with the Engineering group.
• Plan and administer operating budgets to meet financial targets.
• Participate in the establishment of appropriate technical solutions to meet the needs of clients and projects.
• Assist the Senior Manager in meeting the needs and requirements of the service as well as the achievement of regional objectives.
• Represent CBC/Radio-Canada at industry events.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Post Secondary diploma in Electronic Technology, telecommunications program. A bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline will be considered an asset
• Five (5) years experience in a relevant and related field
• Extensive knowledge of transmission infrastructure, AM, FM, DTV (ATSC), towers and industry standards. Extensive and varied knowledge of methods of transmitting television / radio broadcasts, technical equipment, antennas, IP and network technologies and satellite communication infrastructure
• Good knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and architectural systems of a transmission facility
• Extensive knowledge of the safety aspects in an environment of high voltage, radio/television broadcasting
• Ability to focus on tasks and problem solving in an environment where he / she has to manage and track multiple files at once. Ability to work in multi-task mode on a daily basis
• Organizational skills and knowledge of budget management, project management, business practices, contracts, negotiation, finance and IT
• Strong resistance to stress, ability to react rapidly to unforeseen technical or construction problems on site and to find effective solutions
• Ability to innovate and develop effective methods to reduce operating costs while maintaining the quality of services
• Ability to manage and mentor technicians with varied skillsets
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability 24/7 to respond at all times to emergencies, evenings and weekends included
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of French is an asset
• A valid driver\'s license
• Ability and interest to travel to sites and occasional night work. Trips can involve the use of 4X4, ATV, snowmobiles and sometimes small aircraft

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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