Sr Broadcast Technician

Jobgether; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Discounts on services and eventTickets

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Jobgether, listing on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Sr Broadcast Technician in Canada. You will join a professional broadcast engineering team responsible for keeping studio, transmission, and digital broadcasting systems running reliably, providing hands-on support to on-air teams, staff, and remote users.

The role covers installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of studio automation, digital audio/video, AM/FM transmission systems, plus contributing to capital projects, site

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in technical support or broadcast engineering.
• Strong expertise with modern computer systems, networks, digital audio networks, broadcast automation and transmission systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Valid provincial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized technical support to on-air personnel, internal teams, and remote employees.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast studio systems including automation.
• Maintain and support digital broadcast systems including live-streaming.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot AM/FM transmission systems.
• Create and maintain technical site documentation and transmitter logs.
• Coordinate capital projects involving broadcast technology and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure project execution and continuity.
• Supervise broadcast technicians and provide guidance as needed.
• Participate in rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
• Travel occasionally to support operations and projects.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Technical support

Studio automation

AM/FM transmission

Networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project coordination

Team supervision

On-call rotation

Travel willingness

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Remote support tools

Networking gear

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Broadcast Technician based in Canada.

As a Senior Broadcast Technician, you will join a professional broadcast engineering team responsible for keeping critical studio, transmission, and digital broadcasting systems running reliably.
You will provide hands-on technical support to on-air teams, internal staff, and remote users across a variety of broadcast environments.
The role combines installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of studio automation, digital audio and video, and AM/FM transmission systems.
You will also contribute to capital projects, technical planning, site documentation, and the coordination of broadcast technicians.
This position offers a dynamic environment where technical expertise, calm problem-solving, and customer focus are essential.
You will work both independently and collaboratively, with opportunities to support evolving broadcast technologies and infrastructure.
The role also includes rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities, occasional travel, and hands-on work with professional broadcast equipment.

Accountabilities:

• Provide personalized technical support to on-air personnel, internal teams, and remote employees, including troubleshooting and remote assistance for work-from-home users.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast studio systems, including automation and associated technical infrastructure.
• Maintain and support digital broadcast systems, including live-streaming audio and video technologies.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot AM and FM transmission systems, including microwave systems and related subsystems.
• Create, update, and maintain complete technical site documentation, including federally mandated transmitter logs and other required records.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects involving broadcast technology and infrastructure.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other internal divisions and technical teams to ensure effective project execution and operational continuity.
• Coordinate and supervise broadcast technicians, providing technical guidance and support when required.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to respond to technical issues and maintain broadcast continuity.
• Travel occasionally to support technical operations, projects, installations, or maintenance activities.
• Follow established technical, operational, safety, and documentation standards while maintaining a strong focus on service reliability.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience working in a technical support or broadcast engineering environment.
• Strong expertise with modern computer systems, networks, digital audio networks, broadcast automation, and transmission systems.
• Experience with networking technologies in a broadcast environment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose technical issues under pressure.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to complete projects and technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Calm and professional demeanor when handling challenging or time-sensitive technical situations.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users.
• Valid provincial driver's license.
• Physical ability to lift and handle broadcast equipment and safely work on ladders below 2 meters.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when operationally required and participate in a regular after-hours on-call rotation.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally as required by the role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits offering.
• Discounts of up to 50% on selected services and event tickets.
• Discounts on selected retail products and wireless accessories.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Employer matching contributions to eligible charitable organizations.
• Access to self-directed career development and professional growth programs.
• Opportunities to apply for internal roles and explore career mobility.
• Employee and family assistance resources supporting mental health and well-being.
• Access to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and virtual therapy sessions.
• Low-cost or no-cost fitness membership options and virtual fitness classes.
• Opportunities to work with modern broadcast, digital media, networking, and transmission technologies.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and employee well-being.
• Employee resource groups supporting underrepresented and equity-deserving communities.
• Full-time, regular employment.
• Work location in Ottawa, Ontario, with up to approximately 25% travel.
• On-site work environment designed to support collaboration, technical operations, and team connectivity.
• Pre-employment screening, including a Canadian criminal record check and driver's abstract, as applicable to the role.