Senior Media Librarian English 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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Library Services is seeking a Senior Media Librarian to join our team. This position based in Reference will play a pivotal role in supporting the larger Library Services team.

Working with the Library Services Supervisor and the PoP/Library Services Coordinator you will facilitate change management by seeking opportunities for innovative solutions to optimize content delivery and information services to support our clients.

Based with the Reference unit to support the delivery of research services along with the Coordinator you will help guide the daytoday work of Library Services librarians with specific emphasis on textual visual and audio research promote the use of data to support decision making in all aspects of continuous improvement for optimal workflows and client relationships including training and a crossteam working environment.

In this position you will provide readyreference and longrange research services and information retrieval services. As such knowledge or an ability to learn CBCs internal databases as well as external commercial databases is essential. You will also keep apprised of clients evolving needs ensure best practices are followed and escalate workflow issues as needed.

In this role you will also help drive a holistic approach in navigating client requests through the provision of services regardless of content type (textual audio video stills).

Some key tasks involve:

• Provide indepth research via CBCs internal databases and commercial databases

• Provide continuous improvement of Library Services via data analysis of client needs and interactions including opportunities to develop and execute strategies to enhance workflows

• Assist the Coordinator with assigning and coordinating the work of the Library Services team to ensure optimal client support relationships and fostering a cross team working ecosystem

• Ensure established workflows and standards are adhered to

• Provide continued training and support to the Library Services team

• Liaise with external teams to expedite their needs

• Work with Library Services Supervisor to help maintain and update guidelines/standards workflow and user training documentation

• Seek areas of improvement where AI and automation can improve workflows and client support

• Collaborate with stakeholders in technology solutions and support to ensure best practices in the of new workflows

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• Four years of comparable and relevant experience.

• Knowledge of CBC/RadioCanada programming policies and journalistic standards and practices

• Knowledge of CBC/RadioCanada programming

• Knowledge of current affairs & academic commercial research databases

• Familiarity with or an ability to learn CBC internal systems including Avid Interplay MAM EVS Dalet 9CMS Cumulus iNews iNews Archives and Google Suite products

• Thorough understanding of preservation and handling of filebased media

• Ability to adapt workflows and processes to meet evolving business and production needs

• Selfmotivated and selfsufficient

• Highly organized and detailoriented

• Enjoy working in a fastpaced environment that may require quick decision making and the ability to work well under time constraints and deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Graduate degree from an accredited library school or equivalent education and experience

• A Masters degree in Library Science is considered an 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/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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