Senior Advisor, National Programs (TeleworkHybrid)

Position Title:

Senior Advisor National Programs (Telework/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)

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

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

You are a strategic thinker who also executes at the day-to-day level. You understand public service media and its role in society. Youre collaborative influential and able to work independently. This role is for you!

As Senior Advisor National Programs you will support the Senior Director Business and Strategic Planning and work closely with the entire Corporate Development management team as well as with individuals across the organization. You will lead a range of important high-impact national projects and initiatives that are growing in importance that drive CBC/Radio-Canadas corporate strategy including (but not limited to):

• Mis- and disinformation: As the national public service media CBC/Radio-Canada must demonstrate its commitment to combating mis- and disinformation.
• Public Spaces Incubator: Since 2022 CBC/Radio-Canada has partnered with other PSM in Germany (ARD and ZDF) Belgium (RTBF) and Switzerland (SRG SSR) to design and develop digital products that seek to improve citizen engagement and democratic discourse online.
• Supporting the Canadian media ecosystem: CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to fostering a healthy media ecosystem and has been consulting with private and community media groups and associations about how we can work together.
• Other initiatives: New projects may be developed and launched as necessary.

What you will do:

• Develop and implement strategies and tactics to maximize CBC/Radio-Canadas leadership on key initiatives
• Monitor activities trends and research related to key initiatives
• Continuously explore new opportunities to advance and improve key initiatives in alignment with the changing needs of the media industry and Canadians
• Ensure effective tracking of daily activities and broader project progress to facilitate ad-hoc reporting and long-term planning
• Work closely with senior leadership in Corporate Development
• Build relationships and continually liaise with internal CBC and Radio-Canada senior executives
• Build relationships and continually liaise with external partners (e.g. other public service media partners other organizations)
• As required prepare and present relevant materials to the Corporate Development Team Senior Executive Team Board of Directors and other key internal stakeholders
• As required act as a representative of CBC/Radio-Canada to various meetings to advance the Corporations public service priorities
• Manage the operating budget

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• 57 years of relevant experience in strategy development relationship management project management journalism marketing and/or public service media
• Full proficiency in English and French (reading writing and oral)
• Experience in relationship management and liaising with third-parties
• Ability to translate complex information into clear actionable plans
• Exceptional organizational logistical and planning skills
• Ability to organize set agendas manage and lead meetings (in-person and virtual settings)
• Highly skilled in the preparation and presentation of communications and meeting materials (including information decks)
• Ability to negotiate with and present to senior leaders
• Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative research materials
• Comfortable working with legal documents
• Comfortable working with budgets
• Understanding of the Canadian media landscape and the unique position of CBC/Radio-Canada
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to work independently and effectively across diverse components and departments

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:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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