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CBC/Radio-Canada Supervising Technician, Production Services (English Services) (On Site) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Position Title:
Supervising Technician, Production Services (English Services) (On Site)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
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:
2024-07-12 11:59 PM
This role requires full time on site presence.
Your role
CBC PEI is looking for a Supervising Technician to support our production requirements and programming goals. In this position you will have various responsibilities including: supervising of the Broadcast Technologist & Resource Specialist, ensuring all technical facilities are in good working order and staff are properly trained to work in them, daily management and arrange scheduled maintenance of our fleet vehicles, technical support and troubleshooting (remote and in-house productions), equipment co-ordination, training and researching new equipment.
You will provide oversight to a technical budget coordinated by our regional Operations Manager, our regional Financial manager, and the on-site Sr. Manager.
As the Supervising Technician, you provide specialized technical and production guidance, by leading and motivating employees, and by undertaking the overall technical coordination for programs, areas or projects in Audio and Video. Creative problem solving is required to overcome operational difficulties, to assess and optimize the use of resources.
Key Tasks:
Maintain familiarity with technical facilities and production workflows and any associated equipment.
Provide assistance and advice on operational requirements in terms of equipment, facilities and personnel and procedures, create written documentation on equipment and workflows.
Within delegated limits, plans, assigns, schedules, coordinates and checks the work of assigned staff and offers input on matters related to job performance, conduct and safety.
Coordinates training of new operational and support staff and advises management on their progress.
Verifies the accuracy of time reports and work performed for supervised employees .
Undertakes reviews of the operations, operating procedures, technical standards and maintenance activities. Submits recommendations for improvements or modifications.
Recommends safety procedures. Plans and maintains safety measures and programs for personnel, property and equipment.
Within delegated authority and in consultation with the supervisor, provides day to day oversight of our fleet. (13 vehicles).
Purchasing of non-capital replacement equipment & supplies as needed.
Purchases and supports mobile cellular devices for all staff.
Is the first point of contact with our building maintenance representative from BGIS.
Works alongside Support staff in repairing/maintaining technical equipment when needed.
Works alongside Support staff in providing Desktop support to staff.
As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:
Within delegated limits, hire staff for casual requirements.
Provide specialized assistance and provide leadership and support to members of our technical team.
Provide input to the budget process.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of new staff.
Performs all or part of the function or duties of equivalent or lower classifications.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Diploma/Certificate from a Community college or Technical program in Radio or Television arts courses, or equivalent industry experience.
Requires a superior knowledge and understanding of radio or television program production and presentation methods. This includes understanding how different areas interrelate.
Requires a good understanding of IP based systems and server support.
Minimum 4 years directly 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.
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:
430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.