Position Title Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist (T & I) (On site) Permanent Position Language Requirement English Language Skills English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate) At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. 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. Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.

Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world.

Today, we are transforming ourselves into a contemporary and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. The Transmission division of CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a bright and energetic individual to join its Halifax team in the role of a Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist.

The successful candidate will be involved in installing, troubleshooting, and modifying transmission equipment, satellite communication systems, and facilities ensuring their proper operating condition. You will also align, test and configure equipment and systems,



including the related software, in order to obtain and confirm optimal performance or to identify existing or potential problems. Also, you will perform and document repairs and regular preventive maintenance procedures according to established procedures and corporate standards.

You will carry out and assist in the development of quality control procedures, prepare and correct documents, schematics, functional drawings, specification tables and layout diagrams. You guide the development and assist in the training of other employees, as well as contribute ideas and make recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results. As required, you may troubleshoot and maintain other equipment associated with remote transmitter sites; maintain complete transmitter sites including buildings, grounds and roads; travel to remote locations under short notice and difficult conditions and work on satellite dishes.

Must possess at least a two (2) year Post-Secondary technologist diploma from a recognized college in an appropriate discipline or its equivalent as determined by the Corporation. Practical and relevant experience would be considered an asset.



Requires overall general knowledge regarding maintenance of equipment, systems and relevant software technologies.

Frequent travel may be required and includes long distance trips. Must be able to travel and to work alone at remote locations under difficult conditions. Work under minimum supervision. Available for overtime.

Hours of work: 24/7 operation with occasional shift requirement to cover work outside of standard daytime working hours. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check.

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.

We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. Full time #

📌 Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist (T & I) (On site)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality