Master Control Switcher, On Call

Pelmorex; Oakville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelmorex in Oakville is seeking a Master Control Switcher to monitor The Weather Network feeds, address on-air issues, and operate the automation system and Ross Carbonite switcher.

This on-call, on-site role requires a Diploma in Broadcast or Communications, 1 year in Master Control preferred, and proven knowledge of broadcast equipment and standards. Shifts run 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Broadcast or Communications and 1 year of Master Control experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Ross Carbonite, automation systems, and broadcast equipment.
• Knowledge of broadcasting standards and ability to monitor feeds with quality metrics.
• Willingness to work on-call shifts and onsite at Oakville location.

Responsibilities

• Monitor The Weather Network feeds ensuring technical standards are met.
• Respond to scheduling irregularities in automation promptly.
• Troubleshoot on-air issues quickly and effectively.
• Route live video and audio sources as required.
• Record or ingest live programming and manage archives.
• Collaborate with Engineering to address technical issues.
• Operate Ross Carbonite 1 ME switcher and Yamaha mixer.
• Support social media live feeds as instructed by Producers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Broadcast standards knowledge

Problem solving

On-call readiness

On-site presence

Education

Diploma in Broadcast or Communications

Tools

Ross Carbonite Switcher

Widepath automation

Evertz MVP monitoring system

Job description

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...

• Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
• Frequent employee pulse surveys we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!
• While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up We have an anonymous reporting platform to ensure everyone’s voice is heard

• An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team

  Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!

HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Read about us here!(spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network )

Proud to share that we ranked #5 Most Admired Company in Canada in Leger’s 2026 Reputation Study, among 334 organizations

WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...

As our Master Control Switcher you will monitor multiple outgoing feeds (think all over Canada!) and look for technical, programming issues, then address them accordingly. This role is extremely important for keeping our feeds running smoothly. You will be responsible to operate an automation system as well as a small production switcher.

Please note this is an On Call opportunity with shift timings 6am-2Pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am and requires you to be onsite at our Oakville location.

On Call means there are no guaranteed hours and we will reach out to you as and when we need support for any of the above shifts.

WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE?

• Monitor all of The Weather Networks & MeteoMedia television feeds ensuring technical standards are met and TWN/MM procedures are followed
• Respond to any scheduling irregularities in automation system promptly and advise appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Promptly troubleshoot on air issues
• Routing of various live video and audio sources
• Record or ingest live programming segments and make sure they are sent to the appropriate areas. (The correct automation system schedule, Video server or Archives)
• Work with Engineering staff to report any technical issues that may arise
• Monitor and operate automation system
• Operate Ross Carbonite 1 ME switcher & Yamaha audio mixer
• Access and supply source for Social Media live feeds (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) as per instruction from Social Media Producers
• Ensure all collaborative work needs are met specifically live on air hits and recording off air features

WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE:

• Diploma in Broadcast or Communications and a minimum of 1-year experience in a Master Control environment is preferred
• Good understanding of technical broadcast equipment including, Ross Carbonite Switcher, Widepath automation systems - Evertz router and MVP monitoring system
• Experience with automations systems
• Good technical understanding of audio/video equipment
• Knowledge of broadcasting standards and systems
• Ability to monitor feeds for technical quality using waveform, vectorscope and VU meters.

YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU…

• Love working with teams to create amazing front-end experiences
• Love coaching and mentoring developers
• Continuously look for improvement and challenge the status quo
• Are proactive and shows initiative
• Thrive on solving complex technical problems

DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add (yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment)

OUR PROMISE TO YOU...

We’re highly focused on doing the right thing.

We’ll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can

You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly

We’re a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we’re open to trying new things

We’ll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, Pelmorex has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability-safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We’re Pelmorex. Imagine it and we’ll deliver it.

Fair and Authentic Interview Experience

We welcome candidates using AI tools to prepare for interviews or to learn more about Pelmorex. During the interviews themselves, we expect responses to come from your own experience and thinking.

We ask that candidates not use real-time AI assistance, live answer prompts, or automated response tools during interviews. This helps ensure a fair process for everyone and allows us to evaluate how you approach problems and communicate in your own voice.