Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, Yellowknife (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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The Indigenous Pathways Program is a paid full-time 9-month learning and development opportunity that supports First Nations Inuit or Mtis storytellers to hone their skills at CBC. Indigenous Pathways provides training on story development writing critical thinking ethics and inclusion as well as career development support and work experience. Journalism or Media Production education or job experience are not required to apply. The program starts in October 2025 and runs until June 2026.

One successful candidate will be based in each of this years host locations. This position will be based in Yellowknife.

This role requires full time on site presence.

Indigenous Pathways provides journalism training career development support and work experience. Applicants do not require journalism education or experience to apply.

CBC Indigenous Pathways is for you if:

• You are an aspiring First Nations Inuit or Mtis journalist

• You have a deep interest in multimedia storytelling

• You are connected to your community and passionate about its stories

• You want to gain practical hands-on experience working in a CBC newsroom

In this program participants will:

• Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism

• Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing images and sound

• Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives

• Grow relationships with and be supported by mentors trainers peers and Indigenous CBC colleagues

• Work in journalism gaining valuable professional experience

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• First Nations Inuk or Mtis with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community

• Eager to work with the CBC

• Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC

• Willing to travel or potentially relocate for work with CBC

• Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas

• Interested in developing their technical skills

• A skilled writer

• A critical thinker who demonstrates ethics and integrity

• A team player and leader

• Knowledge of the Northwest Territories its people and one or more of its Indigenous languages will be considered an asset.

Please include a cover letter and tell us a bit about yourself: Why would you like to be part of this program Why are you interested in working in the media Any hobbies interests or cultural celebrations you take part in.

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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