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CBC/Radio-Canada Technical Producer, Content Development and Production (French Services) in Ottawa, Ontario
Position Title:
Technical Producer, Content Development and Production (French Services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), 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:
2024-10-02 11:59 PM
What's the role?
CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a Technical Producer to join the Production and Resources team in Ottawa. As the Technical Producer, you will plan and determine television, radio and web production needs, ensure the effective utilization of resources assigned to you and the sound performance of ENG operations (camera/editing), mobiles and post-production facilities you are responsible for, based on corporate and industry standards.
You will guide and advise production, programs and management teams on resource use and opportunities. Within the scope of assigned resources, you will validate human resource needs, allocate work-related tasks among team employees, including schedule planning based on employee relationships and respective skills, and existing collective agreements. Within an established framework, you will plan the use of production resources (in-house or external) for all media lines and determine material resource requirements. Plan and supervise editing and the use of production resources, including the ENG area, studios, control rooms, mobiles and post-production facilities and ensure compliance with technical-quality and occupational-safety standards, and applicable legislation.
You will manage and supervise personnel reporting to you in accordance with the collective agreements, inform management of any difficulties in applying the collective agreement, authorize overtime and special leave, recommend and apply disciplinary measures, and advise employees accordingly, evaluate employee performance and determine training requirements. If need be, participate in personnel selection and hiring. You will represent the Corporation in dealings with outside firms. Negotiate and validate with suppliers the terms and conditions for renting and/or purchasing goods and services required for production activities, within your delegation of financial authorities.
Occasionally, you will coordinate the work of other employees assigned to a specific event. Within the scope of various special projects or installation work, you will coordinate the work carried out by production departments with that performed by other areas (Engineering, Real Estate, Design), whether work is completed by in-house or outside personnel.
You will manage budgets for special technical resources (lighting or sound effect devices, etc.). Prepare summaries, financial estimates or studies as well as make recommendations relating to ordinary and special capital expenditures.
In this position, you may be required to work long hours, travel from time to time. You may be assigned to a rotating schedule (evenings and/or weekends) depending on production needs.
As the ideal candidate you will have:
A college diploma in media arts and technologies or equivalent is required
Five (5) years experience in television production
Bilingualism (French and English) is essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner when dealing with all levels of crew, management and production
General knowledge of all CBC/Radio-Canada media sectors
Experience working with English- and French-language media
Editorial judgment, and a keen interest in national, international public affairs and current events
Requires a broad, varied knowledge of production methods, technical equipment, as well as production processes and trades
Must possess the skills required to supervise technical production teams and activities ranging in complexity from average to very high. Must be able to match personnel to production requirements, problem solve and mediate disputes
Knowledge of Human Resource corporate policy and collective agreements an asset
Must possess a good working knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, with specific knowledge of Health and Safety
Must possess a sound working knowledge of computers and data transfer technologies
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills
Able to work in an environment where team spirit is essential. Able to maintain harmonious interpersonal relations with the various work groups that make up the team
Able to listen actively and promote dialogue among various groups of employees
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.
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9
Work Schedule:
Full time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.