Director Business and Strategic Planning French Services

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Work at CBC/RadioCanada

At CBC/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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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Your role

Reporting to the General Management of Information the Director Business and Strategic Planning plays a crucial role in the development of the information sector.

The Director provides strategic support to senior management and the executive committee on major crosscutting issues.

The Director also has a primary role in maintaining internal communications and is responsible for organizing events (management meetings employee meetings etc.. He or she oversees and coordinates training and support its development in line with strategic directions and the evolution of roles.

When necessary the Director takes on the coordination of special projects particularly in relation to RadioCanadas foreign offices.

The director ensures connections with other sectors within the French Services CBC and Corporate Services.

Responsibilities:

• Supports senior management in the development of the sectors strategic priorities.

• Organizes management and employee meetings.

• Acts as a liaison with Operational and Strategic Planning Regional Media other RadioCanada sectors CBC and Corporate Services.

• Plays a key role in internal communications within the sector.

• Establishes training priorities and needs considering the budget.

• Supports the development of new training programs in line with needs and the evolution of roles.

• Manages various agreements and collaborations with suppliers or other groups.

• Oversees certain multisector projects according to strategic directions.

• Advances the EDI plans Indigenous National Strategy and the sectors Ecoresponsibility Plan in line with CBC/RadioCanada objectives.

• Coordinates certain special operations including the management of RadioCanadas foreign offices.

• Monitors media trends.

Your profile:

• University degree in journalism or any other related field

• Minimum of ten 10 years of experience in journalism

• Minimum of five 5 years of experience in management

• Indepth knowledge of the media ecosystem in Frenchspeaking Canada and public media

• Understanding of how a multiplatform newsroom operates

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• High degree of autonomy

• Creativity and vision

• Ability to challenge the status quo

• Leadership with influence and teambuilding skills

• Strong collaboration skills

• Knowledge of RadioCanada and CBC is an asset

• Proficiency in Google tools

• Mastery of French (spoken and written)

• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written)

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/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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 email 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 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.

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