Position Title:
Product Owner OTT (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
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.
Unposting Date:
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If you share our passion for storytelling Canada and having a positive impact on your community CBCs Digital Strategy and Product team is where you want to be!
CBC serves one of the countrys largest digital audiences and one of the few that is built and owned in Canada by Canadians. Our product suite includes CBC News app CBC Gem and CBC Listen.
Our product vision is to make it effortless for all people and communities in Canada to tell and discover the stories that connect us. Whether delivering the latest breaking news international hit series like North of North deep dives into the issues of your town or neighbourhood award winning podcasts like Someone Knows Something or nation building events like the Olympics our products ensure that these stories reach Canadians on their phones TVs desktops or smart speakers whenever they need or want us.
You have the opportunity to play a part in informing enlightening and entertaining Canadians through innovative storytelling formats and content discovery. We are an empowered outcome-driven innovative hub for CBC critical to the future growth of Canadas public media company and the wider content ecosystem. We believe that we are most impactful when our teams reflect the breadth of experience of the audiences we serve and we are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace to realize that belief. When you join our mission you are not only contributing to the growth of the CBC but the future of our country.
This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.
Why is this role important
The Product Owner for our Over The Top (OTT) team creates inclusive engaging and accessible product experiences for Canadians informed by clear measurable key results and delivery expectations. You will be responsible for managing and delivering one of the backlogs related to CBC/Radio-Canadas Over-The-Top products which include CBC Gem and . You will be responsible for coordinating the execution of work with developers designers Quality Assurance team members taking direction from the Product Directors.
Heres why we should work together:
Our digital teams values - collaboration learning and continuous improvement - embody who we are as a people-focused digital-forward employer. We follow lean startup principles and use an Agile approach.
Here at CBC Digital Strategy & Products we want you to be happy and feel good at work. It is essential that work be a safe space where our employees are able to share their authentic selves with one another and to push each other to challenge conventions.
Perks you can look forward to:
Flexible work schedules allowing you to prioritize yourself your family and your work;
Work from home opportunities;
Competitive total rewards package;
Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology;
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development;
Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups;
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 which favors experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical
Responsibilities
Ensure alignment to the overall Product strategy through collaboration with the Product Directors
Create and manage the product backlog epics and user stories to deliver the most value to CBC/Radio-Canadas priorities and objectives
Coordinate and facilitate scrum events: grooming daily scrums planning reviews (retros will be facilitated by the Agile Team Lead)
Drive Insights learning and discovery.
Contribute to the OTT product roadmap and prioritization
Establish measurable product outcomes (product performance metrics)
Oversee releases and validate quality with team
Collaborate with other OTT product teams and external partners to manage dependencies optimize our value delivery and minimize code/release conflicts
Oversee: priorities decisions resolutions
Clearly articulate and plan for the execution of development and QA tasks
Be a subject matter expert for the product vertical (Value Stream) and components
Facilitate removing obstacles related to product priorities/goals/vision
Communicate delivery progress for the value stream
Participate in identifying and solutioning product risks related to Value Viability Usability (with the Designer) and Feasibility (with the Technical Leaders)
Qualifications:
You have 5-7 years of OTT Product Owner experience preferably with a proven track record in developing video streaming products or other direct-to-consumer media or app experience.
You actively foster an outcome-focused approach.
You have demonstrable experience with: scoping planning and delivering complex and inclusive digital projects to quality time and budget constraints using Agile methodologies.
You have experience with managing backlogs in collaboration with agile product teams and are proficient in the Google Suite Slack Jira Tempo Confluence and project management tools. You can quickly learn new technologies.
You are comfortable in transforming requirements into digestible elements in order to deliver quicker learnings and success
You have experience with continuous improvement and test-driven development to improve product delivery process
You practice facilitation-forward practices that contribute toward product and team discussions
You are a strong and consistent communicator.
You have proven ability to assess and communicate trade-offs and benefits
Ensure software best practices are applied to delivery. Example test plans and code review
Advocate for and support initiatives to improve accessibility equity and inclusion within digital experiences
Commitment to reflecting the CBC community and a diverse contemporary Canada
Experience with user lifecycle management and funnel strategies is an asset.
Please note that due to the nature of the mandates and responsibilities of this role all candidates will be required to work in a multilingual environment where business will be conducted in both official languages (English and French). Therefore employees working in this role will be expected to make the required efforts and adjustments to navigate this multilingual environment in a respectful manner for all.
Please note that this is a 18-month contract position. Please note that this regular position is not a consulting mandate but rather a long-term opportunity with attractive benefits as a Radio-Canada employee.
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.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full time
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