Sr Broadcast Technician

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. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Maintain and troubleshoot critical studio, transmission, and digital broadcasting systems to ensure operational continuity. Provide technical support to on-air teams and coordinate capital projects and broadcast technicians.

Requires professional experience in broadcast engineering with expertise in computer systems, digital audio networks, and transmission systems. Must possess a valid driver's license and the physical ability to handle equipment and work on ladders.

• Competitive Compensation • Comprehensive Employee Benefits • Discounts On Selected Services And Event Tickets • Discounts On Retail Products And Wireless Accessories • Paid Time Off For Volunteering • Employer Matching Contributions To Charities • Career Development And Professional Growth Programs • Internal Career Mobility Opportunities • Employee And Family Assistance Resources • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) • Virtual Therapy Sessions • Low-cost Or No-cost Fitness Membership • Virtual Fitness Classes

• Project CoordinationSouhaitée
• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Site DocumentationSouhaitée
• Technical SupportSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Broadcast Engineering
• Studio Automation
• Digital Audio Networks
• AM/FM Transmission Systems
• Microwave Systems
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Network Technologies
• Site Documentation
• Project Coordination
• Technical Support
• Electronic Repair
• Customer Service

• Engineering
• Creative & Media
• Technology
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte