Manager, Post-Production ( English Services) (On-Site)

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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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We are seeking a passionate highly organized and detail-oriented People Manager to join our News Operations team. You will have a generalist background in broadcasting/streaming and be responsible for oversight of a large team of employees and edit suites across the Toronto Broadcast Centre. Your team supports content producers in News Entertainment Factual and Sports.

You will play a crucial role in creating an engaging high-performing and safe work environment for our employees and championing our culture. The role requires a balance between being an advocate for employees and aligning HR practices with the organizations strategic objectives.

You will recommend cost-effective time management solutions and implement reliable workflows in order to fulfill all the technical requirements of news production. You will constantly look for improvement with our teams and new processes. You will be expected to work unscheduled overtime when it is deemed necessary.

Main responsibilities and impact:

• Work closely and coordinate with editorial managers and staff to implement plans and changes within the editing and graphics requirement needs in News Production Services

• Collaborate with CBC news change management and continuous improvement teams to provide workflow and efficiency solutions

• Navigate editorial requests and requirements design workflows around special projects and mentor editing crafts

• Introduce and implement departmental departmental best practices workflows and procedures

• Conducting staff performance reviews and providing support counseling and motivation for career development

• Recruit hire and onboard new team members

• Manage and resolve conflicts

• Manage staff readiness and succession planning based on all available knowledge around impending assignments new programming and changing technology and software

• Oversee team budget and forecasting

• Provide updates and progress reports to senior management

Relationship types:

• Leads and mentors direct team reports

• Collaboration with Regional Managers

• Works in tandem with APS Supervisors and CMG Supervisors

• Liaise with Editorial Leadership

Working Conditions:

• Typical schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5

• Remote work: On occasion

• Travel requirements: On occasion

Qualifications Experience and Skills:

Education:

• University degree or related experience.

Experience (relevant to the role):

• 4 years of experience in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strategic thinker and solution oriented change management leader.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with a high level of influence and persuasion to lead and manage a diverse group of creative individuals.

• Passion for following the latest in innovative technology.

• In-depth working knowledge of TV Production video editing tools such as AVID Media Composer AVID Media Central and Adobe Premiere Graphics solutions and related production methods.

• Familiarity with file-based workflows.

• A genuine interest in News and Current Affairs.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse group of creative individuals in a Unionized environment.

• Skilled at communicating with vendors and clients with regard to purchasing technical issues and support.

• Familiarity with Television and Radio production systems implementation of new technology and ability to coordinate system upgrades.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical ideas into a business context when presenting a rationale for improvements or changes.

• Provide updates and progress reports to management.

• Strong attention to detail.

• The ability to speak French 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/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 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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