Junior Specialist, Employee Engagement (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

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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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Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media.

The Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) team is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation's technologies and infrastructure, enabling the creation and continued delivery of quality content across all platforms. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people, and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology—not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force and we are the team making it happen.

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 and operational needs.

Your Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Alignment and Engagement, the Junior Specialist plays a pivotal role in nurturing corporate culture and enhancing the employee experience within CBC/Radio-Canada’s Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) division.

As a key member of the People & Engagement team, you will act as a champion for internal engagement initiatives. You will collaborate with clients and partners to deliver ad hoc communications support while co-ordinating and rolling out events and initiatives that drive active participation, team cohesion and a sense of community. In this role, you will leverage your interpersonal strengths, writing flair and graphic design talent to build meaningful relationships and produce compelling copy and visual content.

We are seeking a versatile communicator with a keen interest in technology and employee engagement. You bring exceptional bilingual writing abilities (French and English), sharp analytical thinking and the skill to quickly distil complex technical concepts into clear, captivating messaging and eye-catching visual designs.

Outstanding interpersonal skills will enable you to thrive as an advocate for team culture and create the type of engaging content required for the role.

The position can be based in Toronto or Montreal.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather content for, design and share internal communications materials with the goal of building a unified, engaging culture within T&I.
• Create and maintain communication channels and platforms targeting T&I, including the newsletter, staff portal and iO pages.
• Provide logistical support for internal events designed to strengthen the workplace culture at T&I.
• Connect with T&I team members to boost engagement and uncover inspiring stories that build pride and belonging.
• Actively support the development and rollout of engagement programs and campaigns that inspire employee participation.
• Apply graphic design expertise to create dynamic, high-impact visuals tailored to various communication channels.
• Stay aligned with CBC/Radio-Canada and T&I strategic priorities — specifically regarding official languages, equity, diversity and inclusion — to ensure consistent, relevant and effective messaging.
• Help define T&I’s voice, culture and brand to ensure clear recognition and strong resonance among staff.
• Actively contribute to co-ordinating and promoting corporate and T&I initiatives.
• Adhere to and promote organizational content accessibility standards.

What You Bring

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in communications, marketing, public relations or journalism an asset.
• Experience in event co-ordination and content writing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both official languages (English and French).
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
• High degree of autonomy and self-motivation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to respond to multiple urgent requests and meet deadlines.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate flexibility and agility when faced with changing priorities.
• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency with visual design software (such as the Adobe Creative Cloud suite) an asset.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMSs), Mailchimp and RGE Studio 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 [email protected].
 
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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