Summary Broadcast Technician in Alberta
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "broadcast technician" was moved from the group Broadcast technicians (NOC 5224) to the group Broadcast technicians (NOC 52112).
Find key facts and figures about working as a broadcast technician. The following information is applicable to all Broadcast technicians (NOC 52112).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Broadcast technicians install, set up, test, operate and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit live and taped radio and television programs and to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet. They are employed by radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$30.02/hour
Median wage in Alberta
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in Alberta
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Skills
- Monitor broadcast quality of live or taped radio and television programs
- Supervise staff
- Operate and monitor radio and television broadcasting systems to broadcast, receive signals and to regulate clarity and range of sounds and colours of recordings or broadcasts
- Make emergency repairs to equipment
- Set up and operate consoles to pick up and select feed sources from different locations
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