Supervising Technician

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC News Operations in Toronto seeks a Supervising Technician to support production personnel in the field and studio. You will lead technical teams, manage equipment, and coordinate resources across domestic and foreign bureaus.

You will oversee purchasing, maintenance, training, and documentation, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality broadcast operations in a fast-paced environment. English is required with French an asset.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of radio or television program production and presentation methods.
• 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.
• Background checks may be conducted including criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains familiarity with technical or production installations and equipment.
• Conducts surveys and prepares detailed reports.
• Plans, assigns, coordinates and checks the work of assigned staff and reports on job performance, conduct and safety.
• Trains new staff and arranges training.
• Provides input to budget processes and participates in staff selection and evaluation.

Skills

Production knowledge

Leadership

Driver's license

Video processing

Transcoding

Networking

Education

Radio/TV arts qualification

Tools

SNG

Broadcast equipment

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

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• 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.

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

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time