Position Title:

Senior Manager of Content and Production in Toronto (French Services)

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), 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:

2025-03-14 11:59 PM

Your role

The Senior Manager of Content and Production for the Toronto region is responsible for the planning, direction, organization, production, and dissemination of content across all platforms (radio, TV, digital).

Under the general authority of regional management, you will work closely with all members of the Radio-Canada team in Ontario to advance strategic initiatives and key projects for the station. You will be responsible for managing human, technical, and financial resources allocated to these initiatives in order to achieve the region's objectives and regional services. You will ensure the adherence to established strategic, operational, and editorial priorities and the application of journalistic standards and practices for all productions under your responsibility.

You have an excellent ability to analyze and think strategically. You know how to manage daily operations and a newsroom. You demonstrate positive, collaborative, inclusive leadership and creativity. You focus on the continuous development of talent and teams, fostering their engagement, and thrive in a dynamic work environment. You embody and promote the values of a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Main responsibilities:

Participate in the planning of general strategic objectives, specifically those related to the sector and editorial line, digital content, impactful journalism, and continuous news.

Advise regional management on actions to prioritize in order to achieve set goals in your sector and ensure their implementation.

Participate in analyzing audience needs and propose relevant content to meet set objectives.

Ensure sound management of daily operations and coordinate necessary human and administrative resources for content production across all platforms (digital, social media, radio, TV).

Ensure effective management of all aspects of personnel management.

Motivate teams to propose and develop a variety of relevant content for the audience, whether it is continuous news, special features, impactful journalism, or social and cultural programming.

Propose special information deployment projects (special TV/radio programs, digital projects, etc.) and take necessary steps to ensure their completion.

Sit on selection committees for hiring staff or delegate a representative.

Participate in the staff performance management process and, if needed, propose measures to improve performance.

Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements for the Radio-Canada station in Toronto.

Sit on various local, regional, and national committees as requested.

Propose and implement more efficient processes and monitor the productivity of the service.

Participate in managing the technical park and the operationalization of collaboration agreements to meet Radio-Canada's technical needs in Toronto.

Encourage collaboration between teams and stations across Ontario.

Assess needs related to operating and capital budgets, and propose appropriate solutions to management. Control expenses while adhering to allocated budgets. Propose measures adapted to programming and production requirements.

Perform any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by management.

Your profile:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Ten (10) years of experience in the media field, with excellent knowledge of multiplatform environments

Ensure effective management of all aspects of personnel management

In-depth knowledge of the media, including digital platforms, Radio-Canada’s journalistic standards and practices, and the Corporation’s programming policies

Proven experience in team management

Experience in managing a newsroom is an asset

Strong leadership skills to mobilize, unite, and inspire creative and motivated teams

Proven ability to foster employee development and provide constructive feedback. Positive attitude and solution-oriented leadership

Ability to make multiple decisions while respecting tight deadlines

Financial management skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Understanding of the needs of CBC/Radio-Canada's audiences and viewers

Knowledge of the socio-cultural, demographic, economic, and political realities of Ontario

Bilingualism (French-English) is essential

Ability to travel occasionally, if required

Ability to respond to emergencies on weekends and evenings

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:

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

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time