Lighting Technician

Position Title:

Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

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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:

2026-09-27 11:59 PM

As a Generalist, performs tasks required in the sound, picture and lighting crafts.
Creative problem solving may be required to generate aural or visual outputs where
requirements are clear. Work is generally performed according to accepted
CBC/Radio-Canada or industry standards but assignments may require independent
action, judgment and initiative as well as consultation with other program, production or
technical personnel.

Main responsibilities:
● Ensures lighting is of optimum quality through the use of lighting control and
operations for productions where the lighting conditions are varied, uncontrolled
or non-routine

● Provides assistance required in the production of programming, including
gathering, transportation, storage, set-up, dismantling and maintenance of
production equipment or facilities

● Installs and focuses various lighting fixtures

● Connects, installs and distributes electrical power

● Selects tools and ensures that facilities and materials are available to meet
requirements

● Suggests and devises special visual or lighting effects to meet program
requirements and operates tools to produce such effects.

● Ensures the proper operating condition of tools by making the necessary checks,
adjustments and alignments according to standard procedures.

● Contributes ideas and makes recommendations to overcome problems or
achieve desired results.

● Performs all or part of the function or duties of an equivalent or lower
classification

Your profile:
● You possess a basic level of technical and craft knowledge, and understanding of
television program production methods including sound, picture, and lighting craft
functions

● Community college graduate in Theatre or Media Production, or 3 years
equivalent industry experience.

● Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

● Strong communication and collaboration skills

● Cultural awareness and sensitivity

● A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude

● Strong safety awareness on and off set

● Ability and willingness to work

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 [email protected].
 
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 3G7

Work Schedule:

Part time