Station Technician-in-Charge

Position Title:

Station Technician-in-Charge

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At 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:

2026-11-23 11:59 PM

In this leadership role assists the Local Station Manager in achieving Corporation objectives by leading other employees and providing specialized technical and production guidance to program areas. This includes assisting the Manager with long-term strategic planning for the location. Creative problem solving is required to solve operational difficulties, to assess and optimize the use of resources, and to motivate others. Work is generally performed according to accepted CBC or industry standards but independent action, judgment and initiative are expected. There are requirements to work in a self-administered environment. This position will be located in Windsor and has both television and radio presentations with responsibility to travel through the region to assist smaller stations with regular maintenance and technical issues, including Thunder Bay, London, Kitchener and other stations as required.

Key Tasks:

♦ Leads and coordinates the maintenance and repairs of (through internal staff or outside contractors where necessary) all office equipment, including computers, office based production equipment, and field production equipment. This includes edit suites, live positions, field gathering, transmission, and telecommunications.

♦ Operates and maintains IT infrastructure (through internal staff or outside contractors where necessary) including audio and video servers, and on-line editing facilities in radio and television.

♦ Coordinates all physical aspects of the office and the relationship with building landlord, and sub-tenants (under authority and guidance of Real Estate Department / Managing Editor).

♦ Trains new staff and advises management on their progress.

♦ Coordinates all safety issues in the station including security, fire, technical and building codes.

♦ Maintains familiarity with technical or production installations and any associated equipment.

♦ Provides operational support and maintenance for the multi-platform servers, editing systems, presentation systems and CBC’s intercity browser.

♦ Ensures technical staff maintains equipment in excellent working order and in a ready state for deployment.

♦ Recommends to Senior Manager, Managing Editor or Senior Director, News Production Services (or delegate) options for the replacement and upgrading of station equipment as required, and participates in the design/development and installation of new equipment.

♦ Monitors and recommends strategies for cost reductions with respect to technical equipment, and work processes.

♦ Ensures updates of technical drawings for the station are maintained, and submits to CBC Engineering on an annual basis.

♦ Ensures all CBC technical standards and practices are adhered to both in operations and equipment maintenance.

♦ Verifies the accuracy of time reports and work performed.

♦ Within delegated limits, plans, assigns, schedules, coordinates and checks the work of assigned staff and reports on matters related to job performance, conduct and safety.

♦ As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:

o Performs all or part of the function or duties of equivalent or lower classifications. o Within delegated limits, hire staff for casual requirements.

o Provide specialized assistance and works in close consultation with Managing Editor to provide input to the budget process.

o Costs and purchases (technical) equipment.

Education Required:

Requires a superior knowledge and understanding of production and distribution of media on radio, television and online platforms. Knowledge generally gained through community college graduation in Radio or Television arts courses, or equivalent industry experience.

Experience Required:

Five years related experience.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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.

Primary Location:

825 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 5K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time