Position Title:

Administrative Specialist (English Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:

2025-02-14 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on-site presence.

Your role

 

CBC Halifax is looking for an Administrative Specialist - Resources to work full time for six months with the Administrative/Resourcing team. There will be a possibility of extension.

You will work closely with the news operations to support the ongoing administration of the newsroom. The Administrative Specialist will be responsible for scheduling of staff and plant resources, reconciling schedules for payment, stationery management, providing support to staff in areas such as attendance and travel management, as well as general office duties. 

This role requires full time on-site presence at the Halifax station.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

College diploma or equivalent experience, preferably in a field such as radio or television production or Business Administration.

Two years of related experience in a scheduling environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work comfortably and thoroughly with large volumes of data within a variety of systems.

Ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Diplomacy and discretion is a must.

Confidentiality is a must as you will work with sensitive information.

Superior organizational and time management skills.

Ability to prioritize and work independently as well as within a team. Flexibility is required.

Demonstrated understanding of labour laws and familiarity with working in an environment governed by a collective agreement.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Proficiency in Google applications.

Previous experience with ScheduAll, Livelink and SAP is considered to be a strong asset.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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:

6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time