Resource Specialist (French Services)

Position Title:
Resource Specialist (French Services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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:
2025-07-11 11:5+ PM
We are currently looking for a Resource Specialist in Acquisitions at the Ottawa Broadcast Centre.
Your role

As a resource specialist, you will be responsible for planning and organizing the technical resources needed for content production, ensuring they align with program constraints and requirements. Your goal will be to ensure the efficient and economical use of these resources.

Specific duties include forecasting, selecting, organizing, and obtaining or providing the facilities or sources necessary for program production. This involves planning for pre-production, production, and post-production, while adhering to format and telecast requirements. While you will receive general direction, there is room for independent judgment and initiative. You will manage multiple requests simultaneously in a fast-paced television production environment, meeting critical deadlines for both live and recorded broadcasts. Tact and diplomacy are crucial, as decisions must balance the needs of various stakeholders with differing priorities.

Please note that:
This is a full-time permanent position.
You will be required to work irregular hours: days and/or evenings, including weekends.

Specific responsibilities:
Collaborate with senior managers, producers, unit managers, and technical producers to contribute to long- and short-term production planning, attending meetings and responding to specific requests.
Offer advice based on specialized production knowledge and experience to help identify cost-saving measures and other potential advantages.
Resolve conflicts related to resource requests, ensuring that all productions have the necessary facilities, materials, and services.
Provide an overview of all production activities and recommend corrective action to accommodate changes in timelines or the needs of new and additional productions.
Identifying and troubleshooting technical issues related to broadcasting equipment, signal transmission, and audio/video quality.
Ensuring that broadcasts meet quality standards, including proper audio and video levels, and resolving any quality issues that may arise.
Coordinating with other departments, such as production and engineering, to ensure smooth operation of broadcasts and timely resolution of technical issues.
Responding to emergencies, such as equipment failures or signal disruptions, and taking appropriate actions to minimize downtime and restore normal operations.
Providing training to other staff on operating procedures and best practices for broadcasting equipment and systems.


We are looking for a candidate with the following:
College graduate from a broadcasting program or equivalent TV broadcasting experience
Relevant experience demonstrating a solid understanding of the television/radio/web production processes is an asset
Knowledge of ScheduLINK and iNews software is an asset for this position
A good understanding of the functionalities of the Google suite
Understanding of radio booths and studios, as well as TV studios and control rooms
Knowledge of audio and video feeds (NGCN, satellite, Dejero) are an asset
Strong leadership skills; able to work without supervision; highly tactful, well organized; very motivated self-starter
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to come up with creative solutions and assist in developing innovative procedures to ensure collaborative and responsive service
Able to work alone as part of a team, under pressure and with tight deadlines
Able to efficiently collaborate and develop synergy with various partners and clients, with a view to providing service adapted to production needs and expectations, while also aiming for cost savings and efficient use of human and material resources
Able to manage multiple requests and priorities at once, while reacting and responding to the needs of clients, colleagues, employees, etc., in a timely and efficient manner
Able to create accurate database records and update existing records
Service-oriented outlook
Bilingual; able to communicate easily in spoken and written form
Available to work various shifts and on rotation, both weekdays and weekends, as required
Good familiarity with programming on all (TV-radio-web)
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 country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s 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
recruitment@cbc.ca
.

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.
Primary Location:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K+
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
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