EVS Replay Operator

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Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

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CBC Production Services is seeking Casual EVS Replay Operators to support live sports productions, special events and future major-event coverage.

This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified short-term employees who can support replay, playback and media management operations across a variety of CBC and CBC Sports productions. Successful candidates may be engaged on an event-by-event basis and will have opportunities to contribute to national sport broadcasts and major event coverage.

EVS Replay plays a key role in live sports production by supporting replay, highlights creation, clip management and playback for live production originating from the Toronto Broadcast Centre.

Working closely with producers, directors and technical teams, Operators ensure timely access to game action and production elements in fast-paced live environments.

• Operate EVS replay and playback systems during live sports productions and special events
• Capture, organize and retrieve game action, highlights and production elements for use during live broadcasts
• Support replay, clip creation, playback and media management workflows
• Work collaboratively with producers, directors and technical teams to support editorial and production requirements
• Support group effort for quality control from a technical perspective
• Assist with archiving and media management
• Monitor system functionality and
  ** escalate
  * * technical concerns when required
• Maintain strong awareness of live production priorities and changing editorial requirements
• Support evolving production workflows and operational initiatives

Candidates should possess experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Broadcast playback and live production
• Sports, news or entertainment production
• Video Editing and media management
• Control room or technical operations

• Previous EVS operating experience
• Formal EVS training, including EVS Broadcast Equipment training programs
• Experience supporting EVS during major sporting events or live event productions
• Experience in large scale broadcast environments

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills and be able to work effectively in the fast-paced live production environment at the CBC.

Candidates with relevant broadcast production experience, strong technical aptitude and an interest in sports production may be considered for future EVS training and development opportunities in support of CBC Sports operations and major events productions.

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

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