About this role
Position Title: Intermediate Audio Technician - Radio (French Services) (On Site) Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: French Language Skills: French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing) 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: 2026-09-10 11:59 PM
Function:
Design technical setups as well as audio and communication plans/diagrams; co-ordinate installation and checking of equipment under your control in line with production needs. Perform Radio Audio Technician duties.
Description of Duties:
• Develop and design technical setups as well as audio, communication or other plans/diagrams in line with production needs, so that setups can be reproduced or lists of required equipment drawn up. • Perform multi-track music mixing to achieve production objectives. • Consult with and advise production and technical staff on the best production methods for achieving technical and artistic results. • Co-ordinate and guide, as needed, the work of other employees assigned to production, as well as to preparing, setting up, dismantling and handling technical material. • Co-ordinate, with members of the technical and production teams, setups and checks required for switching, mixing, sound pickup, recording, public address and audio monitoring, as well as for processing and feeding audio, communication or other signals. • Co-ordinate the multiple audio systems required to produce programs or other events involving a large number of sound sources and audio equipment. • Review and apply technical plans and diagrams. • Plan and ensure the availability of materials, technical equipment or other items required for production as instructed or per standard practice; notify those concerned of any irregularity. • Manage disk space by removing content associated with your work, deleting or archiving it as appropriate. • Assess technical equipment as needed and draft a report on its performance. • Evaluate and ensure technical quality in all your activities and deliverables; take appropriate action if they fail to meet established standards. • In case of technical failure, take the necessary corrective action to restore service and inform the relevant people. • Attend planning or production meetings as needed. • Assist, as needed, in reviewing and/or developing operating methods and technical standards. • Produce technical reports by recording information relevant to your share of work and, if applicable, entering it in the appropriate files. • Perform site surveys, as needed, to identify locations that meet production requirements. • Perform Radio Audio Technician duties. • Report any breakdowns or defects in equipment or material to the relevant people. • Operate any vehicle necessary for travel or job-related tasks, requiring that you possess the appropriate valid driver’s licence; perform routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning; maintain the vehicle log; comply with all applicable national or provincial driver licensing requirements and regulations. • Complete the appropriate forms and documents; share information verbally or in writing to ensure proper follow-up and to keep others informed. • Familiarize other employees with their duties and the work environment. • Carry out, as needed, all or part of the duties of another job classification within an equivalent or lower salary group, as well as other related duties.
This role requires full-time on-site presence.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
• College diploma in TV production and post-production techniques, or other relevant field. • Five (5) or more years’ experience required to ensure solid command of the essential skills and knowledge required when assigned to work on location. Nice to Have:
• Knowledge of Lawo and Yamaha consoles and software. • Knowledge of Dalet, Pro Tools, Nuendo. • Advanced knowledge of IP networks, PC/Mac and Google tools. • Advanced knowledge of DAWs and field audio recording. • Multi-track music mixing experience. • Ability to play one or more musical instruments. • Understanding of how to handle wireless headsets and microphones. • Bilingualism is an asset.
Selection Criteria:
• Theory tests. • Practical tests. • Interview.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 recruitment@cbc.ca. 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: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time