Master Control Switcher, On Call

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Oakville, ON, CAN
In-Office
Junior
Greentech • Business Intelligence
The Role
Monitor and operate broadcast automation and a production switcher to ensure The Weather Network and MeteoMedia feeds run smoothly. Troubleshoot on-air issues, route live audio/video sources, ingest/record segments, collaborate with engineering and social media producers, and maintain technical standards.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...

  • Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
  • Frequent employee pulse surveys 📝 we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!
  • While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up 🗣 We have an anonymous reporting platform to ensure everyone’s voice is heard
  • An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team ⚖️
    Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!
     
 
📣HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?
 
Read about us here! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network )📍
 
Proud to share that we ranked #5 Most Admired Company in Canada in Leger’s 2026 Reputation Study, among 334 organizations
 
WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...
As our Master Control Switcher you will monitor multiple outgoing feeds (think all over Canada!) and look for technical, programming issues, then address them accordingly. This role is extremely important for keeping our feeds running smoothly. You will be responsible to operate an automation system as well as a small production switcher.
 
Please note this is an On Call opportunity with shift timings 6am-2Pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am and requires you to be onsite at our Oakville location.
 
On Call means there are no guaranteed hours and we will reach out to you as and when we need support for anyone of the above shifts.
 

WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE?

  • Monitor all of The Weather Networks & MeteoMedia television feeds ensuring technical standards are met and TWN/MM procedures are followed
  • Respond to any scheduling irregularities in automation system  promptly and advise appropriate personnel in a timely manner
  • Promptly troubleshoot on air issues
  • Routing of various live video and audio sources
  • Record or ingest live programming segments and make sure they are sent to the appropriate areas. (The correct automation system schedule, Video server or Archives)
  • Work with Engineering staff to report any technical issues that may arise
  • Monitor and operate automation system
  • Operate Ross Carbonite 1 ME switcher & Yamaha audio mixer
  • Access and supply source for Social Media live feeds (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) as per instruction from Social Media Producers
  • Ensure all collaborative work needs are met specifically live on air hits and recording off air features

WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE:

  • Diploma in Broadcast or Communications and a minimum of 1-year experience in a Master Control environment is preferred
  • Good understanding of technical broadcast equipment including, Ross Carbonite Switcher, Widepath automation systems – Evertz router and MVP monitoring system
  • Experience with automations systems
  • Good technical understanding of audio/video equipment
  • Knowledge of broadcasting standards and systems
  • Ability to monitor feeds for technical quality using waveform, vectorscope and VU meters.

YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU…

  • Love working with teams to create amazing front-end experiences
  • Love coaching and mentoring developers
  • Continuously look for improvement and challenge the status quo
  • Are proactive and shows initiative
  • Thrive on solving complex technical problems
  •  
     
    DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…
    Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add (yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment) 

OUR PROMISE TO YOU...

We’re highly focused on doing the right thing.
We’ll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can
You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly
We’re a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we’re open to trying new things
We’ll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, Pelmorex has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability—safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We’re Pelmorex. Imagine it and we’ll deliver it.

Fair and Authentic Interview Experience
We welcome candidates using AI tools to prepare for interviews or to learn more about Pelmorex. During the interviews themselves, we expect responses to come from your own experience and thinking.
We ask that candidates not use real-time AI assistance, live answer prompts, or automated response tools during interviews. This helps ensure a fair process for everyone and allows us to evaluate how you approach problems and communicate in your own voice.

Skills Required

  • Diploma in Broadcast or Communications
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a Master Control environment
  • Operate Ross Carbonite 1 ME switcher
  • Operate Yamaha audio mixer
  • Experience with automation systems (Widepath or similar)
  • Familiarity with Evertz routers and MVP monitoring systems
  • Good technical understanding of audio/video equipment
  • Knowledge of broadcasting standards and systems
  • Ability to monitor technical quality using waveform, vectorscope, and VU meters
  • Ability to route live video and audio sources and ingest/record live segments
  • Availability to be onsite in Oakville and work on-call shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)
  • Ability to supply/access social media live feeds (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) per producer instructions
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The Company
HQ: Oakville
578 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Pelmorex Corp. is an international weather content and technology company that owns and operates the weather brands The Weather Network, MétéoMédia, Eltiempo.es, Clima, and Otempo.pt. Pelmorex offers hyper-local weather and climate data for business intelligence around the globe through their brand Weather Source and also operates Canada’s National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination System, part of Alert Ready.

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