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CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in expressing Canadian culture and enriching democratic life, we need to be as diverse in every way as the country we serve, both within our workforce and on air. 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.

Your role

“Working in this role allowed me to gain an in-depth understanding of very different aspects of CBC and collaborate with various teams. I was also able to take ownership of a number of projects and play a critical role in their success. This role is incredibly unique - no two days in the role look alike - and that’s what keeps it interesting!” - Former Administrative Business Partner

If you join CBC’s business team, you join a team that negotiates the business deals connected to the stories that are important to Canadians. If you like the idea of being at the heart of the programs which CBC delivers while looking forward to try to keep complicated business terms simple in a quickly-changing industry, this is the place for you.

Please note: This is a temporary role ending in May 2024.

The Business & Rights and Content Optimization (“B&R/CO”) department at the CBC is seeking an Administrative Business Partner to help the Executive Director, the Director of Digital Rights, the Content Accessibility Lead and the Environmental Sustainability Lead keep the department (and the work that each role is responsible for) rolling forward in a smart, coordinated and nimble way.

In this role, you are responsible for the traditional executive assistant tasks as well as organizing and leading projects, workshops and sessions. You will also manage technology especially with respect to online content and workshops and sessions.You will be expected to navigate closed captioning, sign language and other languages, conduct research, assess and analyze and present data efficiently.

Key Tasks:

• Organize, manage and lead content workshops, training sessions, and large internal meetings (including all technological aspects on zoom, Google Meet, YouTube).
• Plan, organize, coordinate, control and create all data management and research.
• Conduct research and distill it into its most important/relevant components. This may span environmental initiatives and financing; content accessibility initiatives and financing; regulatory frameworks; government policy; international media trends and financing; digital media platforms; internal CBC databases; industry news sources; and more.
• Conceive, develop, research and prepare presentations, summaries and reports (including on Google Slides, Powerpoint and Prezi), including synthesizing the research material you have gathered and presenting it effectively.
• Provide administrative and clerical support for the office of the Executive Director and the Director of Digital Rights, English Services, as well as some additional support to the Content Accessibility Lead and Environmental Sustainability Lead.
• Manipulate and input data to create spreadsheets, statistical reports, graphs and videos on various rights and program information.
• Maintain B&R’s presence on the external B&R website for independent producers - https://www.cbc.ca/businessandrights/ - as well as on the employee portal (IO). You will be the point person on B&R for the new CBC Independent Producers’ website, which is currently under construction.
• Point person for B&R/C for training initiatives.
• Create contracts for B&R/CO’s employees.
• Maintain directories and helpful information on B&R/CO employees and be responsible for the annual “Rights Report” as well as other regular reports.
• Organize the Executive Director's and the Director of Digital Rights’ time according to priorities and schedules as well as direct the flow of information with internal/external sources, assessing the urgency and importance of queries/problems and ensuring a timely response/resolution.
• Responsible for the organization of the day-to-day operation of our department (including training and professional development plans; responses to internal surveys and feedback; preparation of contracts for contract employees; other human resources transactions for B&R team members) and for establishing priorities to ensure adequate resources/facilities are available.
• You will be privy to, and responsible for, advanced confidential and sensitive information relating to organizational restructuring, budgeting, financial impacts and matters pertaining to labour relations, relating to all affiliations.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Post secondary education in business/legal/office administration, project management, or related discipline as well as demonstrable related working experience.
• At least three (3) years experience working as an Administrative or Executive Assistant to a senior executive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Experience in a media organization would be desirable.
• Technical experience with content creation on Zoom, Google and/or YouTube.
• Experience with website creation, maintenance and organization is an asset.
• Super experience with graphic design and slide decks.
• Ability to perform research and an ability to synthesize data and present it clearly, no matter the topic, including the ability to find things quickly online, consult and digest published reports, and gather relevant information from industry periodicals and internal databases.
• Knowledge of administrative systems and processes.
• Knowledge of CBC's corporate policies and procedures would be an asset.
• Superior knowledge of and experience with computer software and tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workplace.
• Knowledge of Livelink and SAP would be an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as tact, diplomacy and flexibility.
• Requires discretion to perform all duties with confidentiality.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deal with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Initiative and creativity.
• Availability and flexibility to work beyond normal office hours.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• It is important to us that you care and understand the value of diversity and strive to foster an inclusive and respectful work culture.

To Apply:

Think this job is meant for you but worried you don’t have it all? At CBC we know that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. Hands-on experience, intelligence, innovation, a passion for learning and a team-focused approach can combine to form the best set of qualifications. If you feel you meet all or most of the qualifications we are seeking; and you are excited by the possibility of growing our company, take a chance and express your interest here.

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