WAHSA CONSOLE OPERATOR

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Console Operator to manage the radio station control room for distance education broadcasts. This role involves operating the console, assisting teachers, and managing student calls, ensuring a smooth educational experience for northern communities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a cooperative attitude, and a willingness to travel. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of First Nation communities while working in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about education and broadcasting, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required; diploma in radio broadcasting preferred.
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with distance education technology are assets.

Responsibilities

• Operate the radio station control room for classroom broadcasts.
• Assist teachers and handle broadcast administration tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Familiarity with distance education technology

Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Diploma in radio broadcasting

Tools

Office software

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WAHSA DISTANCE EDUCATION CENTRE

CONSOLE OPERATOR

Wahsa Distance Education Centre is operated by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council under the direction of District Area Chiefs and First Nation communities. Wahsa provides secondary education services to northern communities across the Sioux Lookout District.

GENERAL

The Console Operator will operate the radio station control room used for Wahsa Distance Education Centre secondary school course broadcasts. The successful candidate will operate the console and telephone interface for classroom broadcasts, receive student calls, assist teachers, assist other on-air broadcast personnel and handle all broadcast administration. The Console Operator may also be assigned technical tasks in computer services as well.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum Grade 12 education
2. Diploma in radio broadcasting or equivalent work experience would be an asset
3. Familiarity with distance education technology an asset
4. Must have good computer literacy and experience with office software
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway is an asset
7. Willing and available to travel
8. A cooperative attitude when working with First Nation People, the public and staff

LOCATION: Sioux Lookout, Ontario

HOURS OF WORK: Shift work as scheduled (evening shifts required)

NNEC thanks all applicants in advance however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. This position is open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact them) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax [phone] or by email to [e-mail]

www.nnec.on.ca