ENG/EFP Camera Operator (French Services) (On Site)

Radio-Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking an ENG/EFP Camera Operator (French Services) for its National Assembly bureau in Quebec City. The role requires operating portable cameras and related gear to capture photography and visual effects aligned with program objectives.

The position is on-site, full-time, and involves coordinating with technical and production staff to ensure high-quality outputs and timely delivery for broadcasts.

Qualifications

• College diploma in TV production or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in developing and creating photography and visual effects when shooting alone.

Responsibilities

• Develop photography and visual effects through framing to meet program objectives.
• Prepare and operate portable cameras and related audio equipment.
• Consult with technical staff on best methods to achieve results.
• Manage lighting and sound setups as required for production.
• Coordinate equipment setup with production teams.
• Archive or manage content and review technical plans as needed.

Skills

Camera operation

Framing & visual effects

Team coordination

Given instructions interpretation

Education

College diploma in TV production

Tools

Portable cameras

Audio equipment

Remote transmission facilities

Job description

Position Title

ENG/EFP Camera Operator (French Services) (On Site)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

French

Language Skills

French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)

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.

The successful candidate will be assigned to the National Assembly bureau in Quebec City.

Role

In this role, you will operate portable mobile cameras and peripheral devices to create photography and visual effects through framing and original camera shots, meeting and anticipating the program objectives alongside artistic, dramatic and other intentions. You will also co-ordinate equipment setup and check all technical gear under your control.

Key Tasks

• Develop and conceive photography and visual effects through framing and original camera shots to meet and anticipate program objectives as well as artistic, dramatic and other intentions.
• Prepare, transport, set up, adjust and operate portable mobile cameras and related audio equipment to shoot programs or program segments, ensuring proper image composition and camera movement.
• Consult with and advise technical and production staff on the best methods to achieve technical and artistic results.
• Develop, design and execute lighting and sound setups, where applicable, to meet production requirements while performing shooting duties.
• Connect equipment to remote transmission facilities as needed to enable live hits or to feed recordings.
• Selectively assemble images, edit, and send or save news and information program segments for future use.
• Provide shot and sequence lists, identifying visual and technical quality.
• Operate two-way radio and mapping equipment to locate and cover breaking news.
• Review and apply technical plans and diagrams.
• Anticipate and secure necessary technical gear or other materials according to instructions or established practices so as to meet production requirements, notifying key personnel of any irregularities.
• Co-ordinate equipment setup and pre-filming checks with all members of the technical and production teams.
• Co-ordinate and guide, as needed, the work of employees assigned to production, as well as those preparing, installing, removing and handling technical material.
• Manage disk space and storage by archiving or deleting content associated with your work as required.
• Evaluate equipment performance as needed and draft summary reports.
• Maintain strict quality control over all technical outputs, taking corrective action when established standards are not met.
• Perform immediate technical repairs during equipment failures to restore service quickly, keeping relevant team members informed.
• Attend planning or production meetings as needed.
• Assist, as needed, in reviewing or developing operating methods and technical standards.
• Produce technical reports by recording information relevant to your assigned work and, if applicable, entering data into designated files and applying appropriate labels.
• Perform site surveys, as needed, to identify locations that meet production requirements.
• Report breakdowns or defects in equipment or material to designated leads.
• Transport staff to shooting locations according to production requirements.
• Prepare the documentation required to transport equipment during international travel.
• For travel outside Canada, provide the required ATA Carnet to transport equipment, check that it is complete and up to date, and ensure it is checked and cleared by customs agencies; take all necessary steps with key personnel to renew the carnet.
• Operate all vehicle types required for travel or job-related tasks, maintaining the appropriate valid driver’s licence.
• Complete the appropriate forms and documents; share information verbally or in writing to ensure proper followup and to keep others informed.
• Familiarize other employees with their duties and work environment.
• Carry out, as needed, all or part of the duties of another job classification within an equivalent or lower salary group, as well as other related duties.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DCS) in TV production and post-production techniques, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience ensuring a solid command of essential skills and knowledge required to develop and create photography and visual effects when shooting alone.

Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Required To Complete The Following

• Practical test.
• Interview.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Primary Location:

888 Rue St-Jean, Quebec, Quebec, G1R 5H6

Number Of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time