Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Position Title:
Engineering Project Lead (Networking) (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)Status of Employment:
PermanentPosition Language Requirement:
English, FrenchLanguage Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)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:
2026-07-23 11:59 PMBehind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.
Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.
A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen.
This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.
The opportunity
CBC/Radio-Canada operates one of the world’s leading technology infrastructures and one of the largest private networks, which distributes its content and services exclusively across the country. CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a hands-on, detail design-oriented Engineering Project Lead to join our Engineering team, to both lead and take part in projects focused on deploying technology. This is a full-time permanent position, and the successful incumbent would be based in Toronto, working primarily on local projects, with eventual and occasional travel to various other sites nationally.
What’s in it for you?
Challenges. We spend our days solving problems on an unbelievable scale. Media systems workflows are highly specialized and complicated; updating, installing and supporting technologies that are organization-wide and that impact broadcasting content is a time-sensitive, complex technical feat. And that’s just the beginning. You will manage the end-to-end project implementation from proposal and procurement to design, implementation, testing and handover, in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canada and industry standards as well as current federal and provincial regulations. Additionally, you will be afforded in working with cutting edge technology in data management, cloud migration, IP for broadcast, Automation and security and reliability.
Perks you can look forward to:
Four weeks of vacation.
Work from home opportunities.
Good compensation package.
Free language classes.
Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.
As our new Engineering Project Lead you will:
Create concept designs for review with our business partners.
Design in detail, innovative, practical solutions to complex problems.
Regularly meet with stakeholders to determine requirements and solutions.
Create and track the schedules and budgets; monitoring progress.
Prepare schematic, layout drawings and installation instructions.
Oversee the procurement from writing proposals to evaluating tender responses.
Responsible for the implementation phase.
Verify system performance and ensure that identified deficiencies are rectified
Prepare documentation for ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities.
What you bring:
Years of Experience. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in design and implementation of various IT infrastructure
Expertise in advanced network architecture and design, with extensive hands-on experience implementing, supporting enterprise-class networking solutions and real-time applications.
Hands-on expertise with Cisco and Arista technologies across datacenter infrastructure, campus networks, and a wide range of network services.
Proficient in Automation large-scale network deployments and implementing modifications to support multicast and real-time data streams.
Comprehensive knowledge of complex routing protocols, Wi-Fi solutions, authentication mechanisms, WAN technologies, multicast, and the development/enforcement of network security policies.
Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering (or equivalent Diploma in Applied Science and Technology).
Project Management capabilities, with preference for Agile methodologies and experience delivering complex IT/Telecom initiatives.
Professional accreditation: Membership, or eligibility for membership, in a provincial engineering association (PEO, OIQ, etc.) is mandatory.
Bilingual communication: English with strong verbal and written skills, enabling effective influence and collaboration across technical and business stakeholders. French is considered an asset.
Analytical and problem-solving expertise, able to evaluate complex technical issues, design innovative solutions, remove roadblocks, and deliver both short-term fixes and long-term improvements.
Collaboration and leadership skills, fostering strong relationships with peers, clients, management, and vendors, while translating technical requirements into clear business value.
Multitasking and organizational ability, successfully managing multiple projects at varying stages without compromising detail or quality.
Adaptability and continuous learning, with the ability to quickly adopt new tools and technologies while keeping current with industry best practices.
Flexibility to travel as required, including across CBC/Radio-Canada locations, to oversee and support project delivery phases.
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:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
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 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
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