Supervising Technician

cbcrc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC News Operations seeks a Supervising Technician to support production personnel in the field and in studio environments. You will oversee equipment purchasing, internal database management, maintenance, and remote/on-location technical support, coordinating resources for domestic and foreign bureaux.

Leader to the team, you will guide technical and production workflows, solve operational challenges, and ensure timely, safe, and efficient execution of assigned programs within a fast-paced news

Qualifications

• Community college graduation in Radio or Television arts or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years directly related experience.
• Superior knowledge of radio or television program production and presentation methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with technical or production installations and related equipment.
• Provide guidance on operational requirements for equipment, facilities and personnel; create, edit and produce written documentation.
• Plan, assign, schedule, coordinate and check work of staff; train new staff and advise management on progress.

Skills

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Radio/TV production knowledge

Driver's licence

Education

Radio/Television arts education

Tools

Video processing & transcoding

Networking

SNG/transmission tech

Job description

Position Title: Supervising Technician Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (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.

Unposting Date: 2026-09-29 11:59 PM

Position Title: Supervising Technician

Number of Openings: 1x Full Time (Toronto)

Position Language Requirement: Toronto FT (English, French is an Asset)

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.

Your role:

CBC News Operations is looking for a Supervising Technician to support our production personnel in the field. In this position you will have various responsibilities including: purchasing of equipment, management of our internal database, basic equipment maintenance, technical support and troubleshooting (remote and on location), equipment co-ordination, training, technical writing and researching new equipment. You will be a central point of contact for all our domestic and foreign bureau staff.

As the Supervising Technician, you provide specialized technical and production guidance, by leading employees, and by undertaking the overall coordination of assigned programs, areas or projects in Audio and Video. Creative problem solving is required to solve operational difficulties, to assess and optimize the use of resources, and to motivate others. The ability to act quickly, while remaining calm under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment is a must.

Key Tasks:

• - Maintains familiarity with technical or production installations and any associated equipment.
• - Conducts surveys and prepares detailed reports.
• - Acting as a consultant, provides assistance and advice on operational requirements in terms of equipment, facilities and personnel and procedures, creates, edits and produces written documentation on equipment and workflows.
• - Within delegated limits, plans, assigns, schedules, coordinates and checks the work of assigned staff and reports on matters related to job performance, conduct and safety.
• - Trains new staff and advises management on their progress. Arranges training.
• - Verifies the accuracy of time reports and work performed.
• - Undertakes reviews of the operations, operating procedures, technical standards and maintenance activities. Submits recommendations for improvements or modifications.
• - Recommends safety procedures. Plans and maintains safety measures and programs for personnel, property and equipment.
• - Reviews, investigates and verifies reports and institutes any action as necessary.
• - Within delegated authority and in consultation with the supervisor:
• - Commits the Corporation in arranging, with outside persons or firms, for the provision of supplies or services
• - Reviews or directs such arrangements
• - Verifies delivery of material or completion of service.
• - As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:
• - Within delegated limits, hire staff for casual requirements
• - Provide specialized assistance and work in close consultation with Engineers and Technologists
• - Provide input to the budget process.
• - Participate in the selection and evaluation of new staff.
• - Performs all or part of the function or duties of equivalent or lower classifications.

Qualifications

• - Community college graduation in Radio or Television arts courses, or equivalent industry experience.
• - Minimum 4 years directly related experience.
• - Requires a superior knowledge and understanding of radio or television program production and presentation methods. This includes understanding how different areas interrelate.
• - Valid standard full Driver's Licence required
• - Knowledge of Video Processing and Transcoding, Computer Hardware and Networking, SNG and transmission technology is a bonus.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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