Media Librarian (French Services) (TeleworkHybrid)

Position Title:

Media Librarian (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

English French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate) English (Speaking - B - Intermediate) English (Writing - B - Intermediate) French (Reading) French (Speaking) French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

:59 PM

In this role you will interact regularly with people in both official languages. Strong French-language proficiency is required (spoken written and reading) as you will manage content produced primarily in French.

This is a temporary assignment through March 31 2027.

Your Role

We are looking for someone interested in regional news (Ottawa-Gatineau area) and the Francophonie.

As a Media Librarian you will provide library and information services to programming and administrative teams. This role requires independent judgment and initiative and you may occasionally co-ordinate the activities of other team members.

Your work will be guided by CBC/Radio-Canadas programming and journalistic policies as well as agreements governing media asset usage.

Key Tasks:

• Select and archive regional French-language television and radio programming as well as production assets.
• Catalogue the content of programs and production materials.
• Provide audiovisual archives or content information on demand.
• Assist production personnel and others in the selection/retrieval of material and the use of library resources.
• Digitally manage the audiovisual archives.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. A minimum of two (2) days per week in the office is required.

What You Bring:

Qualifications:

• University degree in information science or equivalent.
• Two (2) years comparable and relevant experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of or experience with cataloguing file-based digital collections.
• Understanding of the preservation and handling of file-based media.
• Knowledge of and interest in the media industry.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming particularly the French Services regional offering.
• Ability to quickly learn internal CBC/Radio-Canada systems.
• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas file-based production workflows systems and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
• High degree of independence and self-motivation.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime evenings early mornings weekends and/or holidays when required.

Given the nature of the position we request that all application materials (resumé and cover letter) be submitted in French.

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.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

181 Queen Street Ottawa Ontario K1P 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1