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Status of Employment:
Temporary (STTRC)
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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:
2026-06-26 11:59 PM
Design lighting layouts, produce original visual effects and co-ordinate the setup and verification of assigned equipment to meet production requirements. Perform Lighting Technician duties.
Key Tasks:
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Develop and design plans and diagrams for lighting and original visual effects to meet production requirements.
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Assess electric power requirements and provide recommendations to the relevant people regarding setups and power supply.
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Act as a technical adviser to production and creative teams, recommending best methods to achieve high-quality artistic and technical results.
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Co-ordinate and guide team members responsible for producing, preparing, setting up, operating and dismantling technical equipment.
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Review and implement technical plans and diagrams.
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Ensure the safety of lighting setups and team operations, providing contingency solutions as required.
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Anticipate and secure necessary equipment and technical gear according to instructions or established practices so as to meet production requirements; report any irregularities to the relevant people.
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Evaluate equipment performance as needed and draft summary reports.
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Maintain strict quality control over all technical outputs.
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Take corrective action when established standards are not met.
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Perform immediate technical repairs during equipment failures to restore service quickly, keeping relevant team members informed.
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Attend planning or production meetings as needed.
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Assist, as needed, in reviewing and/or developing operating methods and technical standards.
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Conduct site visits to determine technical and logistical requirements for remote productions.
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Perform Lighting Technician duties.
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Report any breakdowns or defects in equipment or material to the relevant people.
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Complete the appropriate forms and documents; share information verbally or in writing to ensure proper followup and to keep others informed.
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Familiarize other employees with their duties and the work environment.
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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 is an on-call role requiring a full-time on-site presence.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education or Equivalent Knowledge:
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College diploma (DEC) in theatre production (stage lighting and techniques) or a related field, given the technical nature of the role and the required knowledge of stage lighting.
Experience:
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Five (5) or more years’ experience required to ensure solid command of essential skills and knowledge needed for lighting design.
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.
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 [email protected].
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
Work Schedule:
Part time
