Resource Specialist (On-Call) (On Site) (French Services)

Position Title:

Resource Specialist (On-Call) (On Site) (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

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:

2024-10-04 11:59 PM

Your role

We are currently looking for a Resource Specialist in Acquisitions at the Ottawa Broadcast Centre. 

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.

Key Tasks:

• 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.

This is an on-call position for occasional replacements or scheduled in advance. You will be required to work unconventional hours: in the morning, during the day, in the evening, and/or on weekends.

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
• Able to communicate easily in French, spoken and written, knowledge of English is an asset
• 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.

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 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Part time

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