Engineering Project Lead (Broadcast Media) (T & I) (Hybrid)

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’re 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.
The opportunity
CBC/Radio-Canada operates one of the world’s leading technology infrastructures and one of the largest private networks, which distributes its content and services exclusively across the country. CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a hands-on, detail design oriented Engineering Project Lead to join our Engineering team, to both lead and take part in projects focused on deploying technology. This is a full time permanent position, and the successful incumbent would be based in Toronto or Montreal, working primarily on local projects, with eventual and occasional travel to various other sites nationally.
What’s in it for you?
Challenges. We spend our days solving problems on an unbelievable scale. Media systems workflows are highly specialized and complicated; updating, installing and supporting technologies that are organization-wide and that impact broadcasting content is a time-sensitive, complex technical feat. And that’s just the beginning. You will manage the end-to-end project implementation from proposal and procurement to design, implementation, testing and handover, in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canada and industry standards as well as current federal and provincial regulations. Additionally, you will be afforded in working with cutting edge technology in data management, cloud migration, IP for broadcast, Automation and security and reliability.
Perks You Can Look Forward To

• Four weeks of vacation
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology
• Work from home opportunities
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Free language classes
• Good compensation package
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected

As Our New Engineering Project Lead You Will

• Oversee the procurement from writing proposals to evaluating tender responses.
• Prepare documentation for ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities.
• Create concept designs for review with our business partners.
• Create and track the schedules and budgets; monitoring progress.
• Regularly meet with stakeholders to determine requirements and solutions.
• Prepare schematic, layout drawings and installation instructions.
• Responsible for the implementation phase.
• Design in detail, innovative, practical solutions to complex problems.
• Verify system performance and ensure that identified deficiencies are rectified

What You Bring

• Ability to travel to different CBC locations to oversee different phases of projects
• Strong and influential communication skills in French, both written and oral. Knowledge of English – a major asset
• Ability to work efficiently on a number of projects at different stages with multiple priorities, never losing sight of the details
• Hands-on detailed design and implementation of operations facing production workflows and content distribution systems for radio, television and digital platforms as it relates to broadcasting will be considered as an asset
• Strong analytical skills, with an innate ability to think through complex issues and design innovative solutions, as well as digging further into issues, removing roadblocks and presenting solutions for immediate and long term
• Membership, or eligibility to become a member, of the provincial Engineering Association (PEO, OIQ, … etc) is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering, or a Diploma In Applied Science and Technology
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly, all while staying up to date with industry best practices
• Knowledge of integration and deployment of technologies across an organization, including web, virtualization, storage, security and networking principles
• Practical experience with SMPTE 2110 standards, NRCS system, Camera Chain, Post Audio/Video editing tools, live graphics system including AR and VR
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers, partners, clients, management, and external vendors, in addition to being able to effectively translate technical requirements to non technical business needs
• Experience in Project Management is preferred, specifically with the Agile approach

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’s diversity. That’s 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’s 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’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion 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 [email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest . 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.
Job Family
Broadcast Engineering
Primary Location
Montreal
Position Language Requirement
French Only
Language Skill Level (Reading)
Language Skill Level (Writing)
Language Skill Level (Speaking)
Status of Employment
Permanent
Work schedule(s)
Full-time
Job Posting Date
Jun 2, 2023, 10:41:01 AM
Unposting Date
Aug 1, 2023, 10:59:00 PM