Intermediate Lighting Technician (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Montreal, QC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Two (2) years of experience.
Advanced grandMA Programming: Proficiency with grandMA syntax, alongside the creation and organization of executors, macros, presets (colours, positions, gobos) and effects.
Network and Protocol Management: Ability to configure and network the lighting console with peripheral equipment.
Expertise in DMX, Art-Net, sACN and MA-Net.
Strong proficiency in patch organization, storage management, file archiving and session backups.
Solid command of peripheral equipment, including Nodes, NPUs and VPUs.
French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Responsibilities

Design and develop lighting effects and movements that align with the production’s artistic and esthetic direction.
Co-ordinate your activities with everyone involved to meet production requirements.
Select and sync lighting parameters (including textures, colours, dimensions, movements and transitions) with musical content to create the desired atmosphere, visual patterns and effects.
Program, test and save lighting cues and parameters to meet production requirements.
Operate lighting fixtures, control consoles and peripheral equipment throughout the production.
Set up, install and connect cables and connectors used to power technical equipment.
Ensure the necessary connections for the control console to interface with and be driven by other technical equipment.
Manage console storage by regularly archiving or purging data related to operational activities.
Prepare, transport, install, operate, dismantle, put away and perform routine maintenance on technical materials and equipment; ensure all gear is clean, safe and in optimal working order.
Assess and maintain technical quality control for all assigned tasks and outputs, taking corrective action as required.
Offer recommendations to technical and production staff to achieve the desired results.
Assist, as needed, in preparing, installing, dismantling and handling technical materials.
Produce technical reports by recording information relevant to your share of work and logging it into the appropriate files where applicable.
Take immediate corrective action during a breakdown to restore service and notify the relevant people.
Attend planning and production meetings as needed.
Perform the duties of a Light Board Operator.
Report any equipment damage or defects to the relevant people.
Complete the appropriate forms and documents.
Share information verbally or in writing to ensure proper followup and to keep others informed.
Familiarize other employees with their duties and work environment.
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.