Project Engineer

Bitumar Inc.; Montréal-Est; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking an Intermediate Audio Technician for TV (French Services) to design technical audio setups, conduct multi-track mixings, and advise on best production methods. The role requires a college diploma in television production and at least five years of relevant experience, with on-site work in a dynamic broadcast environment.

The candidate will collaborate with production and technical teams, coordinate with staff across staging and setups, and ensure high-quality signal

Qualifications

• College diploma (DCS) in television production or related field.
• Five (5) or more years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design technical setups and audio/communications plans for production needs.
• Perform multi-track music mixing to achieve production objectives.
• Consult with production and technical teams on optimal methods to attain desired results.
• Coordinate and guide other staff in production staging, preparation, installation, and handling of equipment.
• Coordinate setups and checks for signal routing, mixing, audio capture, recording, and venue sound reinforcement.

Skills

Lawo mixing consoles

Intercom RTS/Riedel

Multi-source audio mixing

Microphones knowledge

Critical listening

Instruments (optional)

Education

College diploma (DCS) in television production

Tools

Lawo

RTS intercom

Riedel intercom

SSL/DiGiCo mixing

Job description

Intermediate Audio Technician – TV (French Services)

Position Language Requirement:

French

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.

Key Tasks:

• Develop and design technical setups and audio/communications plans and schematics to meet production needs, ensure setup repeatability and establish accurate equipment manifests.
• Perform multi-track music mixing to achieve production objectives.
• Consult with and advise production and technical teams on optimal technical and artistic methods to attain desired results.
• Co-ordinate and guide, as required, other employees assigned to production staging, preparation, installation, striking and handling of technical equipment.
• Co-ordinate with technical and production team members to carry out the setups and checks required for signal switching/routing, mixing, audio capture, recording, venue sound reinforcement and stage/studio monitoring, as well as for audio and communications signal processing and feeds.
• Co-ordinate the diverse audio requirements for television programs and special events involving extensive equipment deployments and large numbers of sound sources.
• Analyze, interpret, and execute technical plans and diagrams.
• Anticipate and secure technical equipment and gear in accordance with instructions or established practices to satisfy production requirements; report any irregularities to designated personnel.
• Manage disk space and digital storage by archiving or purging content associated with your work as required.
• Evaluate technical equipment performance and draft performance evaluation reports.
• Evaluate and ensure technical quality control across all activities and deliverables.
• Attend planning and production meetings.
• Assist in reviewing and developing operating procedures and technical standards.
• Produce technical reports.
• Conduct site surveys to determine technical and logistical requirements for productions.
• Report breakdowns or defects in equipment or material to designated personnel.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• College diploma (DCS) in television production and post-production techniques or other relevant field.
• Five (5) or more years’ relevant experience.

Skills:

• Expertise in operating a Lawo mixing consoles is a strong asset.
• Expertise in planning, programming, installing and operating multi-station and multi-channel intercom systems (e.g., RTS and Riedel).
• Expertise in planning, programming, configuring and mixing multi-source audio for complex remote broadcast specials (e.g., SSL and DiGiCo).
• Experience in recording, audio capture and mixing.
• Experience in multi-track music mixing.
• Experience working across a variety of television production environments.
• In-depth knowledge of microphones, audio distribution systems and various industry mixing consoles.
• Keen critical listening skills and refined artistic sensibility.
• Proficiency with one or more musical instruments is an asset.
• Flexibility and availability.
• Ability to work irregular shifts for varying lengths of time.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the following:

• Theoretical tests.
• Practical tests.
• 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 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 .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.