Administrative Support

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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.

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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.

Please note that this is a temporary position for a period of 6 months.

Your role

In this position you will be providing specialized administrative and clerical support to the Business Rights department for Acquired & Scripted Programming. Your work may involve coordinating the activities of others inside or outside the unit.

Key Tasks:

• Create, update and maintain large and complex databases - for example, those supporting Business and Rights, Finance, Network Programming, and/or systems interfacing with external agencies (including finance and payment processes and systems).
• Adapt databases to CBC's changing requirements as needed.
• Compile information and prepares reports, either as part of routine reporting requirements or in response to special requests from within or without the unit, department or operation.
• Facilitates proper creation of new vendors; reviews invoices from producers and ensures that required deliverables have been received and approved by colleagues in Business & Rights and Programming; and coordinates with Finance to ensure all required payment information is accurate and complete, as well as collaborating to review projected cash outflows.
• Processes and maintains the documentation for complex administrative processes such as the payment of multi-million-dollar programming contracts with multiple vendors.
• Provide interpretation and/or clarification to employees, managers and/or clients regarding policies and procedures within area of expertise (i.e. acquisitions and licensing rights for content acquired by CBC, and related financial, programming and scheduling areas).
• Assist in compiling and manipulating data, statistical tables, charts, graphs and tables for presentation as needed, with respect to the above.
• Coordinate major functions on behalf of the department.
• As required, research and gather data from agreements and interpret for input into CBC's internal rights and financial management systems.
• Liaise with B&R, Finance and Programming Teams to ensure financial entries for programs and packages are done in a timely manner.

Your profile:

• Graduation from Community College or the equivalent.
• At least two years of experience which is directly related to the position.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Must be well organized with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and effectively under stress, with an ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when operating under tight deadlines in a very fast-paced environment and with frequent interruptions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills are required (particularly Microsoft Excel), Google Workspace, PCMS and OnAir (or similar digital rights management platforms).
• Strong technical skills are required with regard to digital database management.
• Experience interpreting legal documents and agreements is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team.
• Bilingualism in French and English 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 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
 
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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