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Broadcast Technician

Toronto, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefit and pension package
Short-term sickness plan
Personal days

About the role

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.

At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

Looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in a Broadcast Technician capacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within our Broadcast and Recording Service Branch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to the Supervisor, Broadcast Technician, you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group of Broadcast professionals.

This is a backfill position.

Click here for a detailed look at the position description. What You’ll Do You’ll act with integrity to:

  • Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in a non-partisan support role
  • Demonstrate the utmost tact, diplomacy and confidentiality in a politically sensitive environment

You’ll support our collaboration as you:

  • Respond to requests to troubleshoot technical faults with broadcast equipment and broadcast systems
  • Set up, configure and repair broadcast-related equipment and software, including baseband audio-video, RF, packetized audio-video, file-based audio-video transport and storage, and SNMP-based “dashboard” type configuration and monitoring tools
  • Install, upgrade and maintain workstations, servers, network switches and other IP-related equipment to ensure the ongoing running of broadcast operations as it continues to evolve into an IT-centric technology
  • Set up and configure broadcast equipment on premise and for special or remote events and, on occasion, assist with operation
  • Keep up to date on new, emerging and ever-changing technologies and standards related to broadcast recording services

How You Qualify You demonstrate excellence through your:

  • A college diploma in IT, Electronics, Broadcast Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in IT, electronics, legacy and modern broadcast equipment repair and maintenance and IP networks
  • Excellent ability to troubleshoot, assess, diagnose, and effect repair or remedy to faults in the broadcast facility
  • Excellent knowledge of computer systems, and networking topology, and understanding of the principles of IP technologies, including TCP/IP, network fundamentals, LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, firewall, and VLAN
  • Strong knowledge in the following areas: Broadcast SDI baseband infrastructure, Media Asset Management software, streaming software and hardware, compression standards, ASI, and IP transport streams, and QAM modulation/demodulation is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of satellite uplink/downlink for television is considered an asset

If you are an IT professional with limited exposure to the Broadcast field, however, you have a keen interest in learning, we welcome your application. Training will be provided for the successful candidate. Here’s what awaits you:

  • A dynamic, unique work environment
  • A team of dedicated professionals
  • A comprehensive benefit and pension package including a comprehensive short term sickness plan and personal days
  • Support for your career through training and development
  • Access to an employee and family assistance program

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark, seize the opportunity by selecting "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here!

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hr@ola.org .

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Legislative Assembly of Ontario

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The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is made up of members of provincial Parliament (MPPs) who are elected by Ontarians to represent them and their constituencies. The Legislative Assembly’s main responsibilities are to debate and pass legislation, to hold the government to account, and to approve government spending. The Legislative Assembly meets in the Legislative Building located in Queen’s Park in Toronto.