Senior Manager, Technical Drawing & Installation (T & I) (Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in a management/leadership role.
  • 10+ years in technical drawing, installation, or engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of cabling systems and their documentation.
  • Proficient in cost estimation and budget forecasting.
  • Bilingual in English and French required.
  • Familiarity with software such as WireCAD, Draftsight, and SAP is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day management of technical drawing and installation teams.
  • Ensure operational and strategic performance aligns with organizational objectives.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and develop team members' professional growth.
  • Support teams in technical functions to meet operational requirements.
  • Ensure compliance and efficiency of CAD processes and requests.
  • Harmonize engineering processes across multiple locations.
  • Monitor technology trends and integrate scalable work tools, including AI opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the team.
  • Dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities across projects.
  • Participation in special mandates related to Engineering Services.
  • Flexibility in work schedule with occasional travel and fieldwork requirements.
Full Job Description
Position Title:
Senior Manager, Technical Drawing & Installation (T & I) (Hybrid)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with the hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, Innovation and Delivery (T&I), you will oversee the day-to-day management of the technical drawing and installation teams based in Montreal and Toronto.

Concretely, you will be the anchor point of your team. Your role? Inspire and develop your experts, while ensuring that our processes remain fluid and efficient to deliver our projects masterfully.

As Senior Manager, you will:
  • Vision & Strategy: Ensure the operational and strategic performance of the teams, contribute to discussions with the engineering management team, and translate organizational objectives into concrete actions on the ground.
  • Talent Management and Development: Recruit, train, supervise, and promote the professional growth of team members (installers, CAD operators, project leads/supervisors) on a daily basis.
  • Team Support: Support the teams in their technical functions to quickly meet operational requirements and capital plan deliverables.
  • Workflow Optimization: Ensure the fluidity and compliance of processes to guarantee efficient management and allocation of all requests intended for CAD operators and installers.
  • Corporate Alignment: Harmonize engineering operational processes between Montreal, Toronto, and the rest of the corporation.
  • Technical Rigor: Enforce the standards and best practices for drawing, installation, and cabling infrastructure throughout CBC/Radio-Canada.
  • Technology Watch: Ensure active monitoring and judiciously integrate high-performance and scalable work tools adapted to our needs, including the exploration and adoption of opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI) when relevant.
  • Financial and Contractual Management: Manage the budgets related to the team's activities and manage business relations/contracts with subcontractors and external installers.
  • Inventory Management: Oversee the management and optimization of technical inventories and the supply chain.
  • Internal Collaboration: Build solid bidirectional relationships within Engineering and with representatives from other departments.
  • Related Projects and Initiatives: Participate in other activities or special mandates related to Engineering Services, depending on operational needs.


Desired Profile:
  • 5 years of experience in a management and/or leadership role is desired.
  • At least 10 years of experience related to technical drawing, technical installation, and/or engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of cabling systems and infrastructures and their documentation.
  • Great strategic thinking, mobilizing leadership, and strong collaboration skills.
  • Motivated by creating solid and reliable processes, while demonstrating agility to adapt and evolve solutions over time.
  • Proficiency in cost estimation and budget forecasting processes.
  • Ability to negotiate various contracts with suppliers (knowledge of contract law is an asset).
  • Software experience including WireCAD, PyWire, Stack, Draftsight, SketchUp, Netbox, SAP, Oracle, Jira, Tempo (a major asset).
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and technologies, while staying abreast of industry best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship management skills.
  • Bilingualism (French-English) is required.


Note
  • The position requires occasional travel, a few times a year (periods normally ranging from one to five days), depending on the mandates.
  • The position may involve a flexible work schedule and occasional field work.


Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Full time

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