Senior Specialist, Internal Communications, Marketing & Communications (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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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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Please note this is a 12-month contract position.

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we are dedicated to strengthening our connection with audiences, accelerating our digital transformation and playing an essential role in bringing Canadians together. As part of this commitment, Radio-Canada has set ambitious objectives that will involve internal transformation. To help us navigate these changes, we are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for internal communications and experience in change management to join our team in rolling out these initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Communications, as a Senior Specialist, Internal Communications, you will be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies and plans to support various change-related initiatives. You will build excellent relationships with our internal partners. Your role will be crucial in ensuring a smooth transition and fostering our teams’ buy-in to the changes. Radio-Canada’s Internal Communications team is made up of passionate professionals whose mission is to support French Services departments in achieving their strategic communications, engagement, content creation and event objectives. They do so by bringing diligence, creative thinking and relevant insights to the table. Their daily drive comes from wanting to value, engage and inspire all Radio-Canada employees across the country through original, impactful initiatives that deliver results.

Key Tasks:

• Develop, plan and execute internal communications strategies that address the change management needs of departments undergoing transformation.
• Craft clear, compelling messages tailored to specific target audiences across various channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization to foster trust and collaboration.
• Collaborate with change management teams and business leaders in various departments to ensure communication activities align with objectives and fit seamlessly into the overall organizational strategy.
• Develop and execute creative, innovative and impactful initiatives that align with our strategic positioning.
• Proactively identify and manage potential communications risks and challenges.
• Assess the effectiveness of communications efforts and recommend improvements or refine the approach to achieve results.
• Proactively seek input and feedback from stakeholders, incorporating their perspectives into communications and change management strategies.
• Facilitate effective two-way communication between project teams and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and understanding.
• Participate along with and support the Internal Communications team in their other activities.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work; arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications or public relations along with three (3) to five (5) years’ experience related to the described role.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, expertise in change management methodologies, and proficiency in communications tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with the media industry and its challenges is an asset.
• Creative, proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and rally colleagues around common goals.
• Adaptability.
• Open mind; emotional and cultural intelligence.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French, spoken and written)

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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