Broadcast Systems Engineer

Position: Broadcast Systems Engineer

Department: Production Technology

Reports To: Senior Manager, Events, Products & Production Technology

Position Summary

The Broadcast Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining entertainment properties of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), including Rogers Arena’s broadcast, live production, and AV infrastructure. This position involves technical and operational support for a variety of sports venue technology, including cameras, replay and graphics servers, audio/video switching and distribution, LED scoreboard, graphics and timing systems, content editing, asset management systems, and our Central Patchbay and JBT infrastructure.

This Role Will Focus On

• Providing primary technical support for all Production Control Room systems, Scoreboard graphics and timing systems, and general facility A/V technology.
• Creating physical and router patches for all types of production signal flow including audio, video, cameras, telephone, internet, intercom, and fiber, catering to in-house live production, home and away broadcast, in-house events, radio, live transmissions, and concerts.
• Collaborating with and supporting our stakeholders including live production staff, Content and Game Entertainment departments, restaurants, suites, and event management.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues arising between the NHL or NLL league operations, broadcast trucks, and the in-house production systems.
• Creating and updating maintenance reports, submitting shift reports, and detailing hardware malfunctions, damages, and personnel errors.
• Innovating with design recommendations and efficiency improvements for all production technology, including equipment replacement and operational workflows.

We Have

• A team you can belong to and believe in.
• A fun, high energy environment.
• An open mind for new ideas.
• The opportunity to embark on a career development journey.

You Have

• At least seven years of relevant experience working with Broadcast systems.
• Expert knowledge of arena production signal flow.
• Proficiency with AV router and multiviewer configuration, electronics handling, troubleshooting, and repair of professional analog and digital Broadcast audio and video equipment.
• Strong computer, server, and networking skills, including both Windows and MacOS.
• Working knowledge of all types of audio and video procedures pertaining to event operations.
• Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast physical cabling and distribution hardware including video and audio patch bays, cable trays and cabling bulkheads, telco/riser rooms, and equipment rooms.
• Experience working on catwalks and near rigging systems.
• Capable of handling physical aspects of equipment maintenance, including some lifting and working up ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish cooperative working relationships with internal and external vendors, contractors, technicians, and clients.
• Self-starting personality with a keen attention to detail and task completion.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to uphold our company values of discipline, respect, excellence, attitude, and mindset (DREAM).
• Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by the event schedule.
• Onsite role at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.