Position Title:
Intermediate Switcher (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:
2026-05-06 11:59 PM
Your role
Design wiring diagrams and signal distribution plans for video and other related signals; create video effects and co-ordinate the setup and testing of equipment under your responsibility to meet production requirements. Perform switching duties.
As an Intermediate Switcher, you will have the following key task
Develop and design wiring diagrams and signal distribution plans for video and other related signals to support production requirements, allow for setup replication and serve as a basis for equipment lists.
Create complex video effects that align with the production’s artistic vision; provide accurate time estimates for their execution.
Act as a technical adviser to production and creative teams, recommending the best methods to achieve high-quality artistic and technical results.
Review and implement technical plans and diagrams.
Forecast and secure necessary equipment and technical materials according to instructions or established practices so as to meet production requirements; report any irregularities to the relevant people.
Co-ordinate, with members of the technical and production teams, the setup and testing of equipment required for the switching, mixing and processing of video and other signals.
Co-ordinate and guide, as needed, the work of other employees tasked with producing, preparing, setting up, operating and dismantling technical equipment.
Manage disk space and storage by archiving or deleting content associated with your work as required.
Import visual assets and convert various file formats for seamless integration into a program or program segment.
Evaluate equipment performance and write summary reports.
Maintain strict quality control over all technical outputs, taking corrective action if established standards are not met.
Perform immediate technical corrections during equipment failures to restore service, keeping the relevant people informed.
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.
Conduct site visits as needed to identify technical requirements and logistics for remote productions.
Perform switching duties.
Report any breakdowns or defects in equipment or material to the relevant people.
Complete the appropriate forms and documents; share information verbally or in writing to ensure proper followup and to keep others informed.
Familiarize other employees with their duties and 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.
What You Bring:
Qualifications:
College diploma (DCS) in TV production and post-production techniques, or other relevant field.
Five (5) years’ experience required to perform duties satisfactorily, given the complexity and range of specialization and variety of programs.
Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:
Theory test.
Practical test.
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:
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
