Broadcast Engineer, Radio
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Maintain and repair Corus Ottawa transmitter sites for, CJOT-FM and CKQB-FM. Includes scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs (generator, tower, HVAC, building, etc.)
- Maintain and repair Corus Ottawa Radio Studio for CJOT-FM and CKQB-FM. Includes, scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs
- Administrate and maintain radio automation, on-air production, post production hardware/software and networked systems.
- Assist with daily studio tasks as required. (Tieline connections, audio routing, live setups, etc.)
- Rotating “On Call” duties, plus 24/7 tech support to assist Corus engineers as required.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation. (wire records, inventory, maintenance records, system drawings)
- Troubleshoot and repair broadcast equipment/systems as required.
- Test, install and implement new broadcast equipment.
- Source and order parts and supplies as required.
- Provide assistance and instruction to staff on technical systems.
- Maintain computer and engineering security to be compliant with required business standards, cyber security standards, and audits.
- Coordinate and supervise scheduled maintenance of critical infrastructure systems (HVAC equipment and electrical systems).
- Coordinate with Corus IT to facilitate the maintenance and repair of local office hardware, software, and the corporate LAN/WAN as required.
- Act as engineering/technical liaison with respect to radio personnel or shows.
- Work closely with the Manager, Technical Infrastructure, IT, Cyber Security, Radio Programming and Operations to ensure effective technical support
- Ensure that Broadcast Standards are met and maintained
- Work with the IT department on Networking and computer issues
- Work directly with equipment vendors and suppliers to troubleshoot and repair equipment
- Provide support to building facilities maintenance as required
- 3-5 years of Radio Broadcast Engineering experience
- Experience maintaining FM Transmitter sites
- Recognized certificate in Broadcast Technology, Electronics or Computer Science or equivalent
- Recognized certificate or experience in IT – Network communications
- Telecom RF Experience
- Knowledge of Radio automation and production workflows
- Experience troubleshooting faults with Radio Studio, Control Room and Transmitter equipment
- Strong knowledge of computers and networking as related to Broadcast systems
- Experience working on equipment associated with Live Remotes, Microwave and Satellite communications.
- Knowledge of current audio streaming technologies
- Valid Ontario Driver License Class G mandatory