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Master Control Switcher, On Call

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Summary

Monitor and troubleshoot live TV feeds for The Weather Network and MeteoMedia, operating broadcast automation systems and video switchers on rotating on-call shifts in Oakville.

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 đź—Ł 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.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Git Hub URL, I identify my ethnicity as:Please select your answer(s) based on how you personally identify. We recognize race / ethnicity as variable social categories across cultures and do not wish to define them biologically, genetically, or anthropologically with the options listed below. Our options are non- exhaustive and represent a mix of racial identities, ethnic groups, and national / geographic origins. We highly encourage you to select as many as feel right for you., How do you describe your gender identity? Select all that apply.Gender identity describes a person’s internal sense of gender, whether as a man, a woman, or something beyond the gender binary., Do you identify as a person with mental health accessibility needs?For example: Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, Eating Disorders, etc., Do you identify as a person with cognitive accessibility needs?For example: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Speech and Language Impairment (not caused by hearing loss)., Do you identify as a person with physical accessibility needs?For example: Blindness or Low Vision (does not include vision correctable by glasses or contact lenses), Coordination, Manual Dexterity or Strength (e.g. handling objects, etc.), Deaf, Deafened or Hard of Hearing, Mobility (e.g. wheelchair, ca----ne, etc.), Other Physical or Medical (e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, heart condition, lung disease, kidney disease, etc.), What is your age range?

  • Pelmorex is committed to treating all team members with dignity and respect and we know using each person's pronouns correctly is an essential part of that aim. We recognize that someone's voice, name, or external appearance is never enough to tell us how they truly feel inside. If you feel comfortable doing so, please share your pronouns below to ensure that we are referring to you in the most affirming way possible choose one · optional
  • Self Report: optional
  • Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? Please note that the company reserves the right to rescind an offer of employment if information related to your work eligibility is misrepresented. choose one
  • Are you legally authorized to work for Pelmorex? Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work permit. choose one
  • This is an On call role. Which means there are no Guaranteed hours. What does it mean to be an on-call at Pelmorex? On-Call employees are called upon to replace employees on vacation, sick days, stat holidays or unplanned events. This means that schedules can be unpredictable and last minute but we will always make our best effort to schedule shifts in advance. Our ideal candidate is someone who is flexible and willing to work during a number of different shifts. You are ready to go, have a good understanding of your availability and deal well with last minute requests. Why join us as an on-call? You have a flexible schedule and are looking for something extra. Who knows? Maybe this will lead to further opportunities at a great company! Are you ok with this choose one
  • This role requires you to be onsite at our Oakville location. Are you comfortable with that? choose one
  • The working shifts for this role are - 6 am - 2pm; 2pm-10pm; 10pm-6am. You could be assigned anyone of these shifts based on requirements. Are you comfortable with that? choose one
  • What are your hourly compensation/ salary expectations in Canadian Dollars (CAD) choose one
  • If you are offered this position, it will be conditional upon successful reference checks. Will you be able to provide two employment references? Please note this is a mandatory requirement for us. choose one
  • If you are offered this position, you may be required to complete a Criminal Background Check through our third party that specializes in doing so.. Are you in agreement with completing this requirement? Please note this is a mandatory requirement for us. choose one
  • Are there any special arrangements you would benefit from us making the interview accessible for you? choose one · optional
  • If you have answered "Yes" to the above question, please let us know how we can help you? written answer · optional
  • We’re curious! Where did you hear about us? choose one
  • If Other, please specify optional
  • Have you worked for Pelmorex? choose one

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