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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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This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Adviser, Internal Communications to join the Corporate Communications team. Your primary focus in this role will be on creating and leading internal communication strategies and employee engagement initiatives centered on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Accessibility, and Accommodation. Additionally, you will deliver internal communications support for the Indigenous Office and key corporate priorities, such as the environmental plan.

The employee experience is central to our strategy, and we strive to achieve this by:

• Making equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility a priority.
• Creating agile, customizable programs that focus on the needs of the business.
• Providing integrated, high-impact service offerings.
• Deploying technology that contributes to building a modern, agile and safe workplace.
• Providing an engaging, ethical work environment that reflects the public broadcaster’s values.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Communications, you are a skilled communicator, strategist  and content creator who excels at advising corporate leaders and navigating complex internal messaging. You also possess a strong cultural and emotional intelligence, passionate about building an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate-wide internal communications strategies and plans to support and position CBC/Radio-Canada’s initiatives in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Accessibility, Accommodation and other related areas.
• Support internal communications and engagement strategies for Indigenous files and projects, ensuring respectful, culturally grounded messaging aligned with organizational commitments and Indigenous initiatives.
• Create and produce engaging, high-impact internal communications plans and content, including key messages, intranet stories, leadership messaging, employee newsletters, presentations, town halls, and FAQs.
• Advise senior leaders, managers, and working groups on internal communications best practices within an inclusive, multicultural environment, helping them navigate complex change messaging and sensitivity considerations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistent messaging across English Services, French Services and other parts of the organization.
• Ensure representation, accessibility standards, accommodation best practices, and inclusive language are integrated into all communications channels and projects, amplifying a diversity of voices across the public broadcaster.
• Manage internal communications projects end-to-end, including content development, presentation design, and coordination with internal production teams (design, web, translation, accessibility services).
• Measure the reach and impact of internal comms initiatives regarding EDI and accessibility, using feedback and analytics to continually refine strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five to seven years of relevant internal or corporate communications experience in a large, complex, or multi-site organization.
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated experience managing projects and communication strategies involving Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Accessibility, and Accommodation.
• Experience with Indigenous files, projects, or cultural engagement initiatives is considered a significant asset.
• Excellent written, reading, and oral communication skills in both official languages (English and French).
• Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to translate complex policies, frameworks, and cultural topics into engaging employee messaging.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and critical thinking abilities, paired with high emotional and cultural intelligence, an open mindset, and a demonstrated aptitude for influencing key stakeholders.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

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 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.

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