Broadcast Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Global News BC
Work Status: Full - Time
Location: Burnaby, BC (Onsite)
About the Role:
The Corus Entertainment/Global News Technology team is seeking a candidate for a full-time Broadcast Technologist position based at Global BC, reporting to the Supervisor, News Technology. The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including overnight, early mornings, days, evenings , and weekends.
This is a Group 5 bargaining unit position in the current Collective Agreement.
You will contribute by:
The following is an outline of some, but not all, of the primary functions and responsibilities for this position:
- Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining a variety of broadcast systems, facilities and equipment.
- Maintaining, repairing and periodically operating Microwave and Satellite uplink trucks.
- Providing field service technical support for remote productions and special events .
- Providing Business / Broadcast IT/Network systems support .
- Implementing and documenting temporary and permanent equipment installations to meet production and technical requirements .
- Participating in equipment purchasing and system design recommendations.
- Working with vendors for equipment purchasing and support.
- Representing Corus and Global Television in a professional and courteous manner.
- Performing other duties as required.
Skills and experience you will bring:
- Graduate of a recognized post-secondary Technologist or Broadcast Engineering program.
- Must be a strong team player who is eager to embrace new technologies, works well with others, is self-motivated and has the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment .
- An understanding of digital video/audio signal standards and their integration into Broadcast Systems.
- Working knowledge of media content acquisition, editing, and production workflows and technologies .
- Advanced networking knowledge is an asset.
- An understanding of RF transmission and reception for television, microwave and satellite signals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Visio, Word, and Excel .
- Possess a valid class driver’s license and clear driving record.
- Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows .
What we can offer you:
- Competitive benefits package and access to free mental health supports.
- Free internal networking and learning opportunities via the Corus U and Global News Academy programs.
- Joint union/management education fund available for approved external courses.
- Strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee-led resource groups.
- Opportunities for social engagement with colleagues available throughout the year.
- Onsite perks such as cafeteria, gym, electric vehicle charging stations, free parking, and close to transit.
Application Deadline: Oct 17th, 2025
About Corus Entertainment
Corus is Canada’s leading pure play media and content company, developing and delivering high-quality content and brands across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 35 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services.
Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX.
Corus is an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children’s book publishing house Kids Can Press.
Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content with a stable of globally renowned brands that focus on comedies, preschool and boys action series and ancillary consumer products programs.
Established in 2015, Corus Studios is a premium content studio that develops, produces and distributes a wide array of original lifestyle, unscripted and factual content globally.
Toon Boom Animation’s award-winning software is the global standard for 2D animation and storyboarding providing the artistic freedom to create in any style and efficiently publish anywhere.
Kids Can Press is the largest Canadian-owned children’s publisher with a catalog of over 700 picture books, nonfiction and fiction titles for children and young adults.
Corus also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and in 2019, extended its reach to millennials through new and ongoing partnerships with Complex and Twitter, expansion into short-form content with so.da originals and the acquisition of Kin.
Broadcast Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Global News BC
Work Status: Full - Time
Location: Burnaby, BC (Onsite)
About the Role:
The Corus Entertainment/Global News Technology team is seeking a candidate for a full-time Broadcast Technologist position based at Global BC, reporting to the Supervisor, News Technology. The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including overnight, early mornings, days, evenings , and weekends.
This is a Group 5 bargaining unit position in the current Collective Agreement.
You will contribute by:
The following is an outline of some, but not all, of the primary functions and responsibilities for this position:
- Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining a variety of broadcast systems, facilities and equipment.
- Maintaining, repairing and periodically operating Microwave and Satellite uplink trucks.
- Providing field service technical support for remote productions and special events .
- Providing Business / Broadcast IT/Network systems support .
- Implementing and documenting temporary and permanent equipment installations to meet production and technical requirements .
- Participating in equipment purchasing and system design recommendations.
- Working with vendors for equipment purchasing and support.
- Representing Corus and Global Television in a professional and courteous manner.
- Performing other duties as required.
Skills and experience you will bring:
- Graduate of a recognized post-secondary Technologist or Broadcast Engineering program.
- Must be a strong team player who is eager to embrace new technologies, works well with others, is self-motivated and has the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment .
- An understanding of digital video/audio signal standards and their integration into Broadcast Systems.
- Working knowledge of media content acquisition, editing, and production workflows and technologies .
- Advanced networking knowledge is an asset.
- An understanding of RF transmission and reception for television, microwave and satellite signals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Visio, Word, and Excel .
- Possess a valid class driver’s license and clear driving record.
- Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows .
What we can offer you:
- Competitive benefits package and access to free mental health supports.
- Free internal networking and learning opportunities via the Corus U and Global News Academy programs.
- Joint union/management education fund available for approved external courses.
- Strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee-led resource groups.
- Opportunities for social engagement with colleagues available throughout the year.
- Onsite perks such as cafeteria, gym, electric vehicle charging stations, free parking, and close to transit.
Application Deadline: Oct 17th, 2025
About Corus Entertainment
Corus is Canada’s leading pure play media and content company, developing and delivering high-quality content and brands across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 35 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services.
Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX.
Corus is an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children’s book publishing house Kids Can Press.
Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content with a stable of globally renowned brands that focus on comedies, preschool and boys action series and ancillary consumer products programs.
Established in 2015, Corus Studios is a premium content studio that develops, produces and distributes a wide array of original lifestyle, unscripted and factual content globally.
Toon Boom Animation’s award-winning software is the global standard for 2D animation and storyboarding providing the artistic freedom to create in any style and efficiently publish anywhere.
Kids Can Press is the largest Canadian-owned children’s publisher with a catalog of over 700 picture books, nonfiction and fiction titles for children and young adults.
Corus also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and in 2019, extended its reach to millennials through new and ongoing partnerships with Complex and Twitter, expansion into short-form content with so.da originals and the acquisition of Kin.