Senior Manager, IT/Telecom Engineering (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Senior Manager, IT/Telecom Engineering (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

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:

2026-08-24 11:59 PM

Behind 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 role 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 across the country. CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a technical senior manager, project oriented, to join our Engineering team. This position requires an interesting mix of leadership and expertise. This is a full-time permanent position, and the successful incumbent would be based in Montreal, with eventual and occasional travel to various other sites nationally.

What’s in it for you?

Challenges. We spend our days solving problems of all kinds. 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; we have challenges on all fronts. Reporting to the Director, you will help to manage the IT / Telecom Engineering team, support the implementation of important initiatives, help to improve our standards and best practices, as well as build bridges with other departments. Additionally, you will be afforded to work with cutting-edge technology and their experts.  

Perks you can look forward to:

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - including access to e-learning services, customized courses and certification opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• 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 Senior Manager, you will:

• Work on strategic planning of technical resources.
• Provide support and technical guidance to departmental employees.
• Meet with stakeholders and business partners to determine requirements and solutions.
• Take ownership of complex and strategic initiatives.
• Track the schedules, budgets and progress on initiatives.
• Contribute to the execution of complex procurement processes.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of technical professionals along with associated administrative processes.
• Define, communicate, and monitor clear priorities, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Actively participate to create an efficient and agile work environment.
• Identify opportunities of operational, technical improvements and build innovative processes.

What you bring:

• Experience in a leadership position and the management of various technical resources.
• Experience in project management, specifically with the Agile approach.
• Experience in delivery of high impact and complex technological projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering, or a Diploma In Applied Science and Technology.
• Membership, or eligibility to become a member, of the provincial Engineering Association (PEO, OIQ, … etc) is mandatory.
• Strong, influential and clear communication skills, in English and French, considered a strong asset.
• Strong commitment to ethical conduct and adherence to high business standards.
• Acts as a role model by promoting a culture of trust, fairness, and compliance with organizational policies, and industry best practices.
• Expertise on various technologies : Networking, Data centers, cabling infrastructure, IT systems (Compute, Storage, Virtualization & Cloud).
• Knowledge on ST-2110 standards, multicasting, Telecom rooms, cybersecurity, and data management or relevant certifications is considered an asset.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, peers, partners, management and external vendors.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making abilities and effective delegation skills.
• Proven ability to mobilize teams and quickly adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to travel to different CBC locations to oversee different phases of projects.

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:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time