Full Stack Web Developer, Conversations and Community

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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.

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At the CBC we all have a story to tell. Whats yours

If you share our passion for storytelling Canada and having a positive impact on your community CBCs Digital Strategy and Product team is where you want to be!

CBC serves one of the countrys largest digital audiences and one of the few that is built and owned in Canada by Canadians. Our product suite includes CBC News app CBC Gem and CBC Listen.

Our product vision is to make it effortless for all people and communities in Canada to tell and discover the stories that connect us. Whether delivering the latest breaking news international hit series like North of North deep dives into the issues of your town or neighbourhood award winning podcasts like Someone Knows Something or nation building events like the Olympics our products ensure that these stories reach Canadians on their phones TVs desktops or smart speakers whenever they need or want us.

You have the opportunity to play a part in informing enlightening and entertaining Canadians through innovative storytelling formats and content discovery. We are an empowered outcome-driven innovative hub for CBC critical to the future growth of Canadas public media company and the wider content ecosystem. We believe that we are most impactful when our teams reflect the breadth of experience of the audiences we serve and we are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace to realize that belief. When you join our mission you are not only contributing to the growth of the CBC but the future of our country.

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer for our Conversations and Community team. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a global consortium of Public Broadcasters working on the Public Spaces Incubator Project. As part of this project you will implement and enhance innovate solutions to create safe community-focused digital spaces for our audience to engage with our content content creators and each other.

Heres why we should work together:

Digital Strategy & Products values - collaboration learning continuous improvement and inclusivity - reflect who we are as a people-centered digital-first employer. Our managers work closely with staff to make the most of their strengths and help them build new skills and grow in their careers. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive work culture. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences brings valuable insights to our work. This helps us create more innovative and inclusive experiences for our audience.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Work with purpose and impact at scale.

• Flexible work schedules allowing you to find balance for yourself your family and your work.

• A hybrid environment you can enjoy the benefits of work from home and in-office collaboration.

• Competitive total rewards package including robust health benefits and best-in-class defined benefits pension plan.

• Dedicated time for innovation learning and development; wherever your interests lie.

• Opportunities to work with emerging technology.

• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.

• Pair programming and mentorship opportunities where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent.

• A creative and dynamic work environment where your ideas and contributions can be heard valued and respected.

• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

• An environment which favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.

Qualifications:

Required Technical Skills:

• A Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of software development best practices.

• Proven professional proficiency with JavaScript and React and working knowledge of TypeScript React Native with Expo.

• Ability to utilize a JavaScript framework (e.g. Hono) with or an equivalent JavaScript runtime.

• Experience working with at least one of the following database technologies: Firebase Realtime Database MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL

• Skilled in engineering quality practices including writing unit and integration tests and working knowledge of UI testing.

• Experience using tools for development processes and workflows (e.g. Git Jenkins Bamboo).

• Capability to build consume and integrate API endpoints and third-party products.

Behavioral/Cultural Fit:

• Ability to clearly articulate technical information and ideas in writing and verbally and actively listen to and respect diverse perspectives.

• A passion for continuous learning and exploring innovative technical solutions.

• Proactively learn new technologies and adapt your approach as project needs evolve.

• Adaptable to changing priorities and can work effectively within Agile processes focusing on iterative and incremental development.

To Apply:

We value diversity of knowledge and experience. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited by the possibility of contributing to the mission and culture of the CBC we encourage you to apply.

If youre interested in reading more about the various backgrounds of the talented people that make up our teams our exciting new projects and what were currently working on check out our Digital Labs blog on Medium!

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. We can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us immediately at

You are invited to familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct. 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 you will be required to inform us immediately of any situation that could constitute or appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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.

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