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About the Role

Bell Média is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Distribution Services Technician to join their Distribution Services team. This essential operational role supports the delivery of live and recorded content across satellite, IP, SRT, streaming, and broadcast platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, routing, troubleshooting, and coordinating content distribution to internal stakeholders, broadcast partners, and external clients in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage incoming and outgoing satellite and SRT feeds.
Coordinate feed bookings and transmission schedules with broadcasters, affiliates, partners, and service providers.
Route signals via broadcast infrastructure, including routers, encoders, decoders, and transmission systems.
Verify signal quality, video standards, audio levels, and transmission integrity.
Troubleshoot transmission issues and operational incidents, escalating as necessary.
Maintain accurate operational logs, records, and incident documentation.
Communicate effectively with master control, engineering, production, clients, and remote broadcast facilities.
Configure and operate satellite reception, IP distribution, and transmission equipment.
Support disaster recovery procedures and emergency operations.
Participate in ongoing technology transitions involving IP-based workflows, SRT transport, streaming technologies, HDR, HEVC, and advanced content delivery solutions.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in broadcasting, telecommunications, electronics, media technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic live broadcast environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining operational accuracy.
Availability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, in a 24/7 operational environment.

Skills

Satellite transmission systems
IP media transport technologies, including SRT
Broadcast routing systems, encoders, decoders, and signal monitoring tools
Media compression standards and codecs, including HEVC/MPEG
Live event, sports, news, or special event broadcast support
Streaming workflows and adaptive bitrate streaming technologies
French language proficiency (for Quebec positions)

Location

Canada, ON, Toronto

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
On-site

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Post-secondary education in broadcasting, telecommunications, electronics, media technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation program
Competitive salary
Extensive range of health benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and mental health care
35% discount on Bell services
Exclusive partner offers

About the Company

Bell is building a more connected future with world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences. They empower their teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and growth. Bell Media contributes to creating and distributing Canadian and international content across digital, TV, radio, and out-of-home platforms, joining a team of passionate innovators.
Bell is one of Canada's Top Employers.

Equal Opportunity

Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported.
Bell is committed to ensuring transparency in its recruitment process.
Bell encourages individuals who may require accommodation during the hiring process to notify them.
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