Job Order Detail

Description

Golden West Broadcasting has been connecting communities for over 65 years. We are proud to tell local stories on our radio stations and digital news outlets across Western Canada. We are looking for a Broadcast Technologist to join our team. Reporting to the Technical Directors, you will ensure our radio stations sound great on air and online.  

Location: South Central SK. You should be comfortable travelling to all of our Saskatchewan centers.

Core Responsibilities:
- Installation, setup, maintenance and repair of studio and transmitter equipment including:
  - Broadcast communications systems. High and low power AM and FM transmission. Point to point wireless links, both IP and analog based. Antenna systems. Remote control and monitoring hardware. Broadcast automation systems. Network infrastructure. Audio equipment for broadcast and production. Internet audio streaming technologies. Newsroom media content systems
- Routine building maintenance and repairs
   - Backup power equipment including generators and UPS. Phone systems. Computers, laptops and servers
- On call 24/7 on a rotating basis, you will receive an additional on call daily compensation

Required Qualifications:
- Post-secondary training in Broadcast, IT/Electronics, Communications Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Working knowledge of transmission and reception
- Strong IT Competencies
- Hands-on technical experience in the IT or Broadcast industry is preferred

What We Offer
- Salary plus extended health benefits, pension plan, and Employee Assistance Plan
- Three weeks paid vacation and ten paid sick days per year, with vacation increases based on tenure and your birthday off!

Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.