Lead Developer (French Services) (Telework)

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

If you share our passion for Canadian storytelling and you wish to help us engage with individuals and communities across our various digital platforms this is where youll want to be!

Every day youll have an opportunity to shape the way in which Canadians see themselves reflected in our digital services. Your work will have a direct impact on how millions of Canadians from various communities connect with our products with one another and with the diverse voices that make our country so unique.

Youll have the opportunity to play a part in enlightening and entertaining Canadians through our innovative work in building the mediums that deliver our content. Were an innovative hub where the talented professionals we work with are respected and valued for their contributions. Our product teams are vibrant and our work culture strives to achieve the highest standards of diversity and inclusion. We believe that hiring people with different career paths and backgrounds is fundamental in our shared success and in building healthy highperforming teams. When you join our mission youre not only shaping the vision of CBC/RadioCanada but the future of our country.

We know that commitment to equity inclusion and diversity is essential to creating content that mirrors and resonates with the rich and evolving makeup of our country. Were also committed to reaching out and connecting with our audience on multiple platforms; this includes creating virtual places where communities can come together.

There is an opportunity for this to be a fulltime teleworking position. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

About the Core Team:

The Core Team is dedicated to enhancing the health quality and stability of our frontoffice systems. We standardize development practices provide support for system monitoring and optimization (working closely with other teams) manage orphaned backend systems and implement essential tools and practices for all our product development teams. Were also responsible for the ongoing evolution and maintenance of our digital advertising systems.

Why is this role important

Your role as Lead Developer is to guide a crossfunctional team of developers helping them develop maintain and evolve projects.

More specifically you will review and assess needs while encouraging the team to determine requirements and maintain development standards. You will be asked to coordinate support and participate in the teams technical foundation work. You will provide the development team with leadership to ensure cohesion and a steady pace of development. You also know that delegating tasks and identifying your teams skills is essential to achieving team objectives in a healthy way. You will need to be a good listener a good teacher diplomatic and psychologically astute on a daily basis.

Your proven track record in development will enable you to fulfil your role using the appropriate technology and leveraging industry best practices. You will guide and oversee development focused on producing enhancing or maintaining backend and frontend apps. You will also ensure and plan the golive of these apps.

Drawing on your excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will train and support the development team in their efforts to evolve backend and frontend apps. You will also be required to help recruit and mentor team members with a view to upgrading their skills.

When you work for CBC/RadioCanada youre not only joining the undisputed leader in expressing Canadian culture youre also participating in its digital revolution. Here youll find a stimulating stateoftheart and teamfocused work environment.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Flexible work schedules allowing you to prioritize yourself your family and your work.
• Workfromhome opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cuttingedge 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 that favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.

How you will make an impact:

• Assisting with project analysis evaluation and planning.
• Planning and prioritizing development tasks in conjunction with the project manager.
• Assisting with implementation and ensuring your teams compliance with established development standards.
• Acting as a mentor to developers on your team.
• Providing strong leadership to the technical team.
• Keeping your team informed of project status updates and changes.
• Discussing potential human and technical challenges and suggesting solutions to those challenges.
• Staying current on industry best practices for development and documentation.
• Proactively seeking ways to improve team workflows.
• Sharing knowledge in your field of expertise.
• Promoting best practices and ensuring appropriate knowledge transfer to the team.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of all projects under your purview from initial analysis to final rollout.
• Participating in code reviews to help the team evolve and maintain high standards for code quality and robustness.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Experience or interest in managing a development team.
• Extensive experience with backend and frontend development.
• Proficient knowledge of objectoriented and functional development.
• Proficient knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript/CSS.
• Proficient knowledge of React/Redux/Saga.
• Knowledge of the digital advertising space (Google Ads).
• Familiarity with NodeJS.
• Knowledge of MongoDB Redis Elasticsearch and Azure Services.
• Knowledge of GraphQL.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards.
• Ability to make complex technical concepts understandable to nonexperts.
• Ability to work well in a team communicate effectively and be diplomatic.
• Ability to advocate for technical approaches.
• Ability to recommend relevant solutions to technical challenges that arise.
• Keen interest in major web trends and issues.
• Interest in and openness to emerging technologies.
• Excellent stress management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent judgment and initiative.
• Analytical and conceptual mind.
• Critical mind diligence selfmanagement skills and resourcefulness.
• Solid command of French.
• Working knowledge of spoken and written English.

Please note this is a 12month contract position renewable annually. This regular position is not a consulting assignment but a longterm opportunity with attractive CBC/RadioCanada employee benefits.

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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