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Chief of Staff to the President & CEO

CBC / Radio-CanadaMontreal, QC

8 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Position Title :

Chief of Staff to the President & CEO

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 :

2025-01-19 11 : 59 PM

Your Role

The role of Chief of Staff of the President & CEO of CBC / Radio-Canada is a senior level position requiring a combination of skills including knowledge of the broadcasting sector in Canada and / or television, film and digital content production sectors; experience in policy and strategy in a government setting; and outstanding communications skills in both official languages. The individual should possess a track record of success in his / her previous employment with demonstrated achievements in project management, delivery on goals, and outstanding references.

As the right hand of the President / CEO, the Chief of Staff manages all aspects of the President & CEO's priorities, schedule and interactions with internal senior management as well as external stakeholders. This is not an administrative function, it is a strategic and advisory role.

The Chief of Staff will assist and advise the President & CEO in all facets of his / her work : strategic thinking, planning and direction; organizational matters; corporate issues; issues management as well as internal and external relations. Plan, organize and oversee Office operations, communications, and management of human, material and financial resources. Analyze all documentation; supervise and coordinate the preparation, production and presentation of documents issued by the Office. Establish and maintain effective and harmonious relations with all VP's offices reporting to the President & CEO, as well as all other senior management roles and outside organizations. Recommend decisions to the President & CEO and ensure follow-up.

Establish and regularly maintain relations with the following stakeholders : VP's offices reporting the President & CEO, Senior management of media lines and corporate components, Office of the Chair of the Board of Directors, Directors, the Corporate Secretariat and the Offices of the Ombudsman Prioritizes requests, handling them directly in a number of cases, and monitoring them at all times.
Oversee Office operations : interpret corporate policy and practices; establish and coordinate administrative procedures; analyze documents received; supervise and coordinate the preparation of all communications products developed for the President and CEO including presentations to the Board of Directors, senior management, staff, external organisations and stakeholders, speeches, press releases,public statements and OpEds, articles for the employee portal etc; oversee management of facilities, the budget, human resources, as well as IT assets, for the Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto offices.
Receive questions and matters submitted by the various components and determine their priority; analyze matters and formulate hypotheses to accelerate decision making; determine what matters demand immediate action or attention by the President & CEO; follow up on President & CEO decisions with those concerned.
Advise the President & CEO on a variety of matters; track the development of matters involving operations and the political, regulatory and administrative climate for broadcasting; closely follow matters that could require senior management intervention.
Determine and organize meetings and briefings required to keep the President & CEO well informed on critical matters; coordinate and organize the President & CEO's activities and schedule.
Organize the President & CEO's meetings and manage the editorial calendar for all Senior Executive Team meetings; play a key role in SET decisions.
Carry out general and specific mandates assigned by the President & CEO.
Provide liaison for Access to Information requests related to the Office of the President & CEO. Authorize content of information provided on behalf of the President & CEO.

Your Profile

BA and ideally, MA / MBA in related field.

Minimum 10 years experience in the media sector, private or public sector.

Demonstrated leadership qualities and past responsibilities.

Outstanding oral and written communications abilities in both official languages.

Interpersonal and communication skills essential as intermediary for the CEO Office.

Experience working in complex environments, juggling priorities and delivering on tight timeframes.

Experience in issues and crisis management.

Cool and calm under pressure; collaborative by nature, but a driver to success; tactful and persuasive.

Professional, mature and discreet conduct a must.

Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and organizational structures and mechanisms of CBC / Radio-Canada and the Canadian broadcasting system.

Good knowledge of public relations.

Experience maintaining relations with the Department of Canadian Heritage, the CRTC, the Treasury Board, broadcasting-related associations, communities served by the Corporation (Indigenous organisations, minority groups, etc.), unions and staff.

Establish and maintain close ties with media lines, senior management, government departments, and other national and international agencies.

Very good knowledge of the strategic planning process.

Solid understanding of the issues at hand and necessary creativity in finding the most effective solutions.

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 country's diversity. That's 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. That's 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 Canada's 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 [redacted].

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 interest. In 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 :

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Full time