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About the Role

As a Technical Producer, you will manage the human, technical, and material resources required for the Olympic Games host country, supporting English Services teams in Toronto and French Services teams in Montreal. You will act as a management representative during the preparation, survey, and execution phases of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This position executes the technical production plans put forward by these leaders. As a crucial execution arm for the Technical Producers in charge of English and French services in Canada, you will assist in the design of technical workflows working with both Networks to deploy remote resources and equipment for Olympic production in the host country.

Responsibilities

Participates in technical surveys for upcoming events, determining feasibility, crew size, equipment needs, schedules, and approximate costs.
Executes complex tasks and processes that can materially influence the outcomes of assigned remote events.
Provides cost estimates and projections related to remote technical elements, revenue projects, and innovations to management.
Accountable for costs that have a material impact on the accuracy and timeliness of assigned remote events, productions, or projects.
Assists in designing or commissioning technical drawings to identify scope and impacts of technical projects on overall CBC/Radio Canada infrastructure.
Provides direction and assistance to personnel throughout projects.
Provides essential information, including planning, budgeting, supervision, and post-event reports.
Implements and executes objectives for the installation, operation, teardown, manpower, and maintenance of technical equipment, and is technically responsible for the quality of remote origination.
Advises production personnel and Operations Producers of technical costs and options.
Works closely with organizing bodies on the implementation of technical processes for each show/event.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest progress in technical innovation.
Participates in the approval process for the selection of vendors, uplink facilities, and fiber connections.
Maintains communication flow with management on new technical developments or circumstances that may impact other shows.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of experience in media production.
Prior experience coordinating and executing large, high-profile projects.
Advanced knowledge of the technical equipment requirements of CBC and Radio-Canada’s remote operations functions and how they relate to production needs.
In-depth awareness of developments in equipment technology and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of organizational and logistical skills relating to show creation, including experience working with outside vendors and assisting with operational workflows.
In-depth knowledge of IP connectivity and how it relates to technical equipment utilized on remote events.
Working knowledge of electronics and facilities in broadcasting in the video, audio, RF, lighting, media management, and maintenance areas.
Strong working knowledge of high-definition (HD) workflows between remote operations and studio operations.
Solid understanding of production principles including: Video formats and standards, Video acquisition, Media Management, Transmission methods, Signal routing, and Audio and communication systems.
Solid understanding of the vendor sourcing and equipment coordination aspects needed to carry out live broadcasts and remote operations.
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with technical teams and external suppliers.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and provide efficient and effective solutions on site.
Knowledge of health and safety standards and practices.
Willingness to travel as required; could be in the host country a few weeks before and after the event.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
Candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Skills

English (Reading - B - Intermediate)
English (Speaking - B - Intermediate)
English (Writing - B - Intermediate)
French (Reading - B - Intermediate)
French (Speaking - B - Intermediate)
French (Writing - B - Intermediate)
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to collaborate effectively
Ability to troubleshoot problems
Ability to provide efficient and effective solutions

Location

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Work Type

On Site
Contractee Long-Term
Full time

Experience Level

Ten (10) years of experience in media production

Education Level

College diploma (DEC) in audiovisual production, communications, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

About the Company

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.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
We create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.
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.

Equal Opportunity

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
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.