Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist

Description:

The Transmission division of CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a bright and energetic individual to join its Burnaby team in the role of a Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist. The successful candidate will be involved in installing, troubleshooting, and modifying transmission equipment, satellite communication systems, and facilities ensuring their proper operating condition. You will also align, test and configure equipment and systems, including the related software, in order to obtain and confirm optimal performance or to identify existing or potential problems.

Also, you will perform and document repairs and regular preventive maintenance procedures according to established procedures and corporate standards. You will carry out and assist in the development of quality control procedures, prepare and correct documents, schematics, functional drawings, specification tables and layout diagrams. In addition, you will contact suppliers for equipment, services or advice, and operate motor vehicles. You guide the development and assist in the training of other employees, as well as contribute ideas and make recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results.

As required, you may troubleshoot and maintain other equipment associated with remote transmitter sites; maintain complete transmitter sites including buildings, grounds and roads; travel to remote locations under short notice and difficult conditions and work on satellite dishes.

This role requires full time on site presence.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:
 

• Must possess at least a two (2) year Post-Secondary technologist diploma from a recognized college in an appropriate discipline or its equivalent as determined by the Corporation
• Practical and relevant experience would be considered an asset
• Requires overall general knowledge regarding maintenance of equipment, systems and relevant software technologies
• Must possess a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company
• Frequent travel may be required and includes long distance trips
• Must be able to travel and to work alone at remote locations under difficult conditions
• Must be able to meet the identified physical requirements of the position
• Problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills needed
• Self-motivated, initiative, conscientious
• Able to grasp new concepts quickly
• Reliable and autonomous
• Work under minimum supervision
• Work in a team environment or individually
• Available for overtime
• Hours of work: 24/7 operation with occasional shift requirement to cover work outside of standard daytime working hours