Engineering Technician, Dome Productions
Req Id: 422916
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Dome Productions is North America’s leading production and transmission facilities provider. Dome is unique in its business approach and sets itself apart from others with its integration of primary business units of Mobile Production, Host Broadcaster and Media Services, and Transmission services all under its corporate umbrella.
Dome Productions’ resume includes work with major worldwide broadcasters, leagues, production companies, government parties and other content creators, with a major emphasis on sports, eSports, and entertainment.
Position: Engineering Technician
Location: 130 Merton Street, Toronto
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours of Work: Regular, Full Time
Responsibilities
- Maintain performance and full service functionality for the managed network systems that are deployed under Dome’s service, provisioned for transport of video, audio and data
- Attend and address facilities expansion, corrective service actions and equipment specific configuration administration that ensure best performance for delivery of services
- Complete daily performance monitoring and review of network traffic, system performance and communicate status updates
- Maintain performance and full-service functionality to the Master Control Facilities that are under Dome’s management
- Liaise with manufacturer support, operators, and telco suppliers to resolve identified issues that are impacting complete operational status of network services in a timely fashion
- Work directly with Network Operators to correct issues and ensure network is operation at full capacity
- Provide technical support for video/audio based encoding and decoding capabilities along with supporting the services and equipment used to provision web streaming
- Support remote satellite teleport facility, ensuring satellite antennas are operational for full time and occasional use services
- Act as Studio engineer. Assist operators with the efficient and effective equipment operations as required. Develop strong rapport and two-way communication skills with clients, operators to ensure effective problem solving, and insights into equipment ‘issues’ during live productions
- Provide feedback to clients and internal teams in determining the appropriate technological production solution to fit their event needs
- Maintain and repair all technical equipment in the Studio and equipment room facilities
- Maintain current knowledge of inner workings of equipment/systems, the connect points and interdependencies of all positions
- Recommends solutions based on the balance between operational efficiency and equipment malfunctions
Qualifications
- Recognized post-secondary degree/diploma in Broadcast or Electronics Technology, or equivalent experience in Broadcast industry
- Minimum of 5 years relative broadcast/media network management experience
- Thorough knowledge of computer systems, networking topology and deployment, VPN tunnels, and network security
- Thorough knowledge of compression standards MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, JPEG-2000 encoder/decoder operation, and transport stream analysis
- Familiarity with satellite uplink/downlink chain infrastructure, as well as DVB-S/S2/S2X, ASI and IP transport streams
- Excellent knowledge of Networking Fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, VPN, Routing, Firewall and remote communication
- Understanding of media file formats, metadata, streaming, archive technology and applications used in the media production environment
- Understanding of SRT and SRT Capabilities
- Experience in wiring technical appliances into racks and cases including termination / testing of video and network cables
- Proficient with MS Windows, Mac and Linux OS; Proficient with MS Visio
- Understanding of sports and entertainment productions, control room & Master Control facilities
- Knowledge of Dejero, Haivision, Live U Ecosystems
Preferred Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of Evertz Magnum Transport systems and related infrastructure
- Thorough knowledge of Imagine Communications Versio, Nexio, ADC Automation and Motion master control systems
- Thorough knowledge of Cisco Meraki, WiFi Network and CISCO Ethernet networks
Additional Requirements
- Previous experience working in a broadcast environment
- Role may have some travel throughout North America
- Must hold a valid Canadian G-Class driver’s license
- Must be able to physically attend the Rogers Centre or Oakville plant location
- Required to work weekdays, evenings and/or weekends as assigned
- Required to participate in after-hours on call rotation
- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment and deal with emergencies as they arise
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Additional Information:
Position Type: Non Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Work Arrangement: Full-time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site)
Application Deadline: 04/17/2025
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
We value the experiences that have shaped who you are, and we know the diversity of your talent will bring even greater strength to our team. At Bell, everyone belongs and you’ll feel valued, respected and supported as you grow and reach your full potential.
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