5224-NOC

Broadcast technicians

(NOC 52112)
Annual Earnings
$77,730
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
40

Career Overview

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
  • Work for radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by internet-based communication providers

Duties

Broadcast technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Monitor broadcast quality of live and taped radio and television programs
  • 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
  • Operate broadcast equipment to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the internet
  • Make emergency repairs to equipment and substitute programs in case of signal failure
  • Maintain, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of broadcast hardware and software
  • Set up and operate consoles to pick up and select feed sources from different locations and to air radio or television programs and commercials
  • May supervise other broadcast technicians

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$77,730

Provincial Hourly Rate

HighNot available
Median$37.27/hr
LowNot available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

185

% Employed Full Time

59%
Source: 2021 Census

Work takes place in an indoor broadcast environment.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Broadcast technician
Broadcast transmitter operator
Broadcasting switcher
Master control room (MCR) equipment operator - broadcasting
Master control room (MCR) technician - broadcasting
Mobile broadcasting equipment operator
Regional transmitter technician
Short-wave receiving station technician
Video transmission operator

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of a college program in broadcast technology or electronics is usually required
  • Senior and supervisory positions in this unit group require experience

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Broadcasting Related
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Skills

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

65%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

62%
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

62%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

56%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

56%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

53%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

53%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

53%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

185
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 10 5.3%
Mainland/Southwest 130 68.4%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 10 5.3%
Thompson-Okanagan 25 13.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 15 7.9%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

40
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 30 0.6%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast Not available Not available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Information, Culture And Recreation40
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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