Posted 4 months ago
IT Supervisor
@ CHANNEL ZERO INC.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Channel Zero Inc. is hiring a full-time IT Supervisor to oversee daily technical operations and lead its IT support team across corporate and broadcast infrastructure. The role supervises helpdesk work, network, cloud and storage administration, cybersecurity and IP-based broadcast convergence, and requires 3+ years of systems administration experience with team lead experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental benefits are offered.
Pay:
$70,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily IT support team and helpdesk operations
- Maintain LAN/WAN, firewalls and switches for uptime
- Manage Google Workspace, GCP, on-premise servers and storage arrays
- Enforce cybersecurity policies and verify backups
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years hands-on IT support and systems administration
- Prior team lead, senior technician or supervisor experience
- Networking and firewall administration knowledge
- Google Workspace and Active Directory administration
- Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science or equivalent experience
- Broadcasting or media experience highly preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Information Technology, Computer Science |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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CHANNEL ZERO INC.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
About Channel Zero
Channel Zero is a dynamic and growing broadcasting organization dedicated to delivering top-tier media and entertainment. With 200 employees spread across multiple diverse business units, we operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where technology is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced and hands-on IT Supervisor to oversee daily technical operations and lead our IT support team in maintaining our broadcast and corporate infrastructure.
Position Overview
As the IT Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day IT support services, infrastructure maintenance, and system operations across all of Channel Zero’s business units. You will coordinate technical activities between corporate IT needs and specialized broadcast systems, ensuring reliable technical support for our 200 employees. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical lead who can guide team members through daily operations, resolve escalated issues, and support infrastructure upgrades.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental.
- A collaborative, creative, and fast-paced broadcasting environment.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Supervision & Daily Leadership
- Supervise, and guide work assignments for the internal IT support team, assisting with technical escalations and vendor coordination.
- Assist management in executing the IT roadmap by ensuring daily maintenance tasks and project deliverables are met on schedule.
- Track software licenses and hardware inventory, recommending cost-effective replacements and upgrades to management.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Monitor and maintain network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, firewalls, switches) to ensure optimal uptime for corporate and broadcast users.
- Manage cloud environments (Google Workspace, GCP, Online Backups, etc) and on-premise servers(proxmox, linux and windows).
- Administration of storage arrays.
- Supervise IT Helpdesk operations, monitoring ticket resolution times and ensuring high-quality user support for all employees.
Security & Compliance
- Enforce cybersecurity policies and best practices across end-user devices and network endpoints.
- Perform regular data backup verification, routine disaster recovery testing, and assist in maintaining business continuity readiness.
- Ensure IT compliance with relevant industry regulations and data protection standards.
Broadcasting & Business Unit Support
- Partner with the Broadcast Engineering team to support the convergence of traditional broadcast technology and IT networks (IP-based broadcasting).
- Evaluate and deploy software and hardware solutions tailored to the unique needs of production, sales, marketing, and operations departments.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on IT support and systems administration experience, with prior experience acting as a team lead, senior technician, or supervisor.
- Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in the broadcasting, media, or entertainment industry is highly preferred.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching) and firewall administration.
- Proficiency in administering Google Workspace and Active Directory
- Experience with high-capacity storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and media workflows.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication and team support skills, with a focus on active troubleshooting, guiding junior technicians, and resolving user issues efficiently in a fast-paced media environment.
Please submit your resume and cover letter using the following URL: https://easyapply.co/job/it-manager-chz
Ref# CHZ-ITS-2026-11
Channel Zero Inc. is a member of the Channel Zero group of companies and along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related companies is dedicated to diversity in its workforce. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining qualified individuals from typically underrepresented groups; candidates may elect to self identify as a member of a designated group. We want to reflect the diversity of the many communities that we serve, and thus provide a safe and equitable opportunity for all. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please. If you require accommodations at this or any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected]
About Channel Zero Inc.
Channel Zero is an independent Canadian media company that owns over-the-air channel CHCH-TV and specialty channels Rewind & Silver Screen Classics. Channel Zero’s digital sales agency Junction Digital offers advertisers marketing solutions on our owned and operated websites and social media platforms and beyond, via our trading desk. The film division of Channel Zero features Channel Zero Studios, a creative production arm that brings scripted and unscripted projects to life with innovative partnerships. Channel Zero’s head office is located in Toronto. For more information, please visit chz.com.
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