Producer, Field Support

Producer, Field Support

Permanent position. Employment status:
Permanent.

Location:

Broadcast Centre, 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7.

Language Requirement:
Completion of both English and French fluency. Reading, speaking, writing at advanced level in both languages.

• Supervise field support staff in Toronto, Vancouver, and Ontario Radio-Canada team.
• Ensure staff have the technical equipment and support required for field production.
• Provide technical support to field staff and advise on best production technologies and equipment.
• Assess training needs and recommend development opportunities.
• Help develop departmental workflows, procedures, and best practices.
• 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.
• Oversee field support expenditures and facilitate Ordinary Capital Requests.
• Manage technical equipment using Rental Works and purchase equipment via E‑Plaza procurement system.
• 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.

• 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 is mandatory.

CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to reflecting the diversity of Canada in both workforce and storytelling. We uphold equal opportunity and foster an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized, valued, and reflected.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation needs, please email