Position Title:
Producer, Field Support
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)
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:
2026-07-29 11:59 PM
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians across multiple platforms. Our success is driven by our core values: creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance.
Do you have the drive to thrive in an exciting, fast-changing industry? Whether you're in front of the camera, on air, online, or behind the scenes, you'll join a team dedicated to telling the stories that matter most to Canadians.
Your Role
Reporting to the Interim Senior Manager, Field Operations, you will supervise the day-to-day activities of field support staff in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as the Ontario Radio-Canada team. You will be responsible for ensuring staff have the technical equipment and support required for field production. This position includes 12 permanent and casual direct reports.
Staying current with emerging technologies is an essential part of this role.
Working closely with the Senior Manager of Field Operations, you will:
Provide technical support to field staff.
Assess training needs and recommend development opportunities.
Advise on the best production technologies and equipment.
Help develop departmental workflows, procedures, and best practices.
Because this role supports both CBC and Radio-Canada, complete fluency in both English and French is required to collaborate effectively with employees across both organizations.
You will also:
Coordinate technical resources with editorial teams and managers during major events and breaking news.
Recommend cost-effective technical solutions for field production.
Implement reliable production systems that support operational needs.
Work unscheduled overtime when operational requirements demand.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with:
University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of experience in a similar leadership role.
Strong interest in technology and innovation.
Extensive knowledge of media operations and field production.
In-depth expertise in camera operation, lighting, and audio.
Experience with file-based production workflows and field transmission.
Strong understanding of video transmission technologies.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Passion for emerging production technologies.
Genuine interest in News and Current Affairs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Technical writing experience, including reports and briefing notes.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing diverse creative teams.
Experience participating in recruitment and hiring.
Experience managing employee schedules.
Vendor management and purchasing experience.
Thorough understanding of television and radio production systems.
Experience implementing new technologies and coordinating system upgrades.
Experience supporting digital and conventional broadcast platforms.
Ability to present technical recommendations as clear business cases.
Experience preparing management updates and progress reports.
Strong attention to detail.
Fluency in spoken and written French (mandatory).
Key Responsibilities
Oversee field support expenditures.
Facilitate Ordinary Capital Requests (OCR).
Manage technical equipment using the RentalWorks platform.
Purchase equipment through the E-Plaza procurement system.
Coordinate technical resources for departmental and production projects.
Lead and coordinate technical training for staff.
Conduct employee performance and development discussions.
Monitor CBC productions to ensure high technical quality and follow up on technical issues.
Research emerging technologies and recommend new production tools and workflows.
Ensure all technical equipment is properly maintained, organized, and operational.
Candidates may be required to complete skills and knowledge assessments as part of the selection process.
Diversity and Inclusion
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting the diversity of Canada in both our workforce and our storytelling. We believe we can only create content that truly connects with Canadians by building an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized, valued, and reflected in everything we do.
For more information, please visit the Talent and Diversity section of our website.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing [email protected].
Apply Today
If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply online.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
