Master Control Technician (T & I) (On-site)

Position Title: Master Control Technician (T & I) (On-site) Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing) 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: 2026-09-23 11:59 PM Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.

Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between. A place with purpose. 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 modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. This role requires full-time on-site presence. This role will be assigned to work shifts including weekends, holidays and overnight. The opportunity Function: Assists in achieving the CBC Radio Canada’s objectives by providing specialized technical and production guidance in the Master Control facility.

By undertaking the overall coordination of assigned programs, areas or projects in Digital, Radio and Television. Creative problem solving is required to solve operational difficulties, to assess and optimize the use of resources. Work is generally performed according to accepted CBC or industry standards but there is wide latitude for independent action, judgment and initiative. Where instructions or requirements are not clear, independent judgments may be necessary under severe time constraints and relevant personnel are contacted for clarification.

Problems or faults are reported clearly and promptly to the relevant authority. Receives and replies to audience queries. Key Tasks: According to Master Control and operational schedules, patches, switches, and routes video and audio feeds and related communications circuits both internally and externally. Coordinates technical adjustment of these feeds with various production facilities and other clients.

Connects temporary facilities for production partners Contributes ideas and makes recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results. In accordance with department and program policies, prioritizes and coordinates distribution and collection facilities. Compiles distribution and collection records for billing purposes. Coordinates routing of feeds, including the booking and purchase of circuits and facilities both domestically and internationally.

Ensures their proper termination. Communicates with common carriers to resolve transmission problems, and with others to distribute information and instructions pertaining to network programming. Checks and verifies the accuracy of Network schedules with those concerned and inserts corrected information. Operates and makes adjustments to ensure proper transmission through distribution and collection systems.

Tests, monitors and reports the response and condition through these systems. Checks signals meet our plant technical specifications, converts signals as needed including PAL to NTSC and audio manipulation. Receives, coordinates, checks and fil