Technology innovation leader advancing CBC/Radio-Canada’s public-service media technology. Leading prototypes, proofs of concept, strategic technology planning and industry standards collaboration.
Responsibilities
Shape the strategy for innovation pipelines and advise leadership on disruptive opportunities
Provide agile technical counsel on major projects to anticipate future needs
Present, explain and advocate for innovation initiatives, platform concepts and major procurement proposals to leadership
Collaborate with the Director of Co-Innovation
Represent the Corporation on industry committees and standards bodies such as EBU, AMWA, JT-DMF and SMPTE
Design, build and model practical innovative solutions, including complex prototypes and proofs of concept
Apply disruptive technologies to address strategic business needs nationally
Partner with business units to define project scope, deliverables and timelines for innovation sprints
Manage scope creep and resolve technical roadblocks during experimentation
Provide technical guidance within the team and lead and mentor analysts
Act as the primary technical liaison for integrating systems with emerging technology dependencies
Provide technical evaluations for major initiatives, target architecture reviews and large-scale RFPs
Document and disseminate experimental findings and advanced expertise across delivery teams and the broader organization
Refine rapid experimentation frameworks and optimize Jira/Confluence collaboration tools to improve team velocity
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, software, computer or telecommunications), computer science or IT
Ten or more years of proven success in media technologies and digital transformation within complex organizational environments
Strategic vision and ability to anticipate technology trends, lead complex innovation processes and capitalize on disruptive opportunities
Strong curiosity about emerging technologies, initiative and learning agility
Proven cross-functional leadership and industry networking experience
Exceptional strategic communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to leadership and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Superior systems analysis and complex problem-solving skills
In-depth knowledge of next-generation live media production infrastructure and workflows (DMF, MXL, ST 2110, PTP, TAMS, Media-Over-IP, NMOS, etc.)
Knowledge of cloud-native ecosystems and advanced virtualization strategies, including Kubernetes, Ansible, Git, Terraform, RDMA network architectures and AWS
Knowledge of generative AI integration and process automation
Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), open-source practices and collaborative methodologies
Knowledge of DevOps and Design Thinking paradigms applied to innovation
Hands-on experience evaluating and deploying large-scale technology solutions during major organizational transformations
Bilingualism in English and French essential
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Mandatory criminal record check for candidates advancing in the recruitment process
Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications considered assets
Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or an equivalent professional body an asset
Benefits
Telework/hybrid work arrangement with a mix of in-office and remote work
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during the recruitment process
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