Broadcast Engineer, Radio

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

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Division: Technology
Work Status: Full Time
Location: Vancouver, BC (Onsite).

About the Role

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Engineer of Vancouver Radio, you will be responsible for maintaining all technical broadcast related processes for all Vancouver radio stations, CRN and sites.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair of all types of broadcast equipment in a state-of-the-art Radio facility, including Control Room and Studio equipment, Servers, Workstations, Automation Systems, Edit Systems, and Routers
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair RF and transmission systems
• Troubleshoot and/or repair building infrastructure systems
• Implement and document temporary and permanent installations to meet the technical requirements of Radio content creation and distribution
• Participate in equipment purchasing or system design recommendations
• Assist the Chief Engineer in developing CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Provide Business / Broadcast IT/Network systems support
• Ship and receive equipment for projects or repairs
• Provide technical support for staff including technical requirements for remote broadcasts
• Liaise with building management to address facility issues
• Coordinate with other departments (local and nationally) for projects, initiatives, and support
• Document and communicate issues and fixes to all stakeholders
• After hours and On-Call hours as required

If You Have the Following…. We Want to Hear from You!

• A degree or diploma and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of Electronics, Computer Technology, Engineering or Broadcast Systems Technology
• The ability to troubleshoot Broadcast Electronics Systems
• Working knowledge of analog, digital and Audio Over IP (AOIP) signals and their integration into Broadcast Systems
• Working knowledge of computer system hardware, to the device level, their capacities, and capabilities. Should have the necessary skills and ability to assemble, configure or service any workstation hardware
• Strong technical aptitude and skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Excel an asset
• Deep working knowledge and experience with radio technical equipment and processes
• Desire to grow within the industry and learn about new trends and standards
• Ability to easily multitask and shift primary focus in response to changing needs
• The flexibility to accommodate shift work and rotating on call for emergencies

• Valid driver’s license

Application Deadline: September 17th, 2024

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.