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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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CBC ABILICREW PLACEMENTS FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Job title: CAPE - CBC Sports Researcher

This role described below is part of CBC’s CAPE program which is specifically for people with disabilities*. CAPE is a six-month paid placement program that aims to kick-start the careers of people with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase individual talents and generate more discussion, learning and content related to disability, accessibility and inclusion.

The program will run from January 11 until June 25, 2027.

What do you need to be eligible?

• You must self-identify as a person with a disability*. 
• You must have no prior long-term work experience with the CBC. 
• You must be able to work legally in Canada.  
• You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process (up to 38.75 hours-some roles have more flexibility).

*The Accessible Canada Act definition of disability:

“means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society." 

Please note by applying for this role you give consent to be recognized as a “CAPE participant” and as identifying as a person with a disability. No further information will be shared without your permission.

This position offers accommodation opportunities such as telework/remote and flexible schedules. However the role is based in Toronto.

Part of the CAPE program includes attending weekly online group meetings with other CAPE participants. These meetings will be scheduled with your manager’s approval.

Your role and how you will make an impact:

As a Researcher within CBC Sports you will gather and assist in the production and distribution of content related to CBC Sports broadcast, Olympic Features and Digital content. The ideal candidate will have a background/education in broadcast media or journalism.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently and in group discussions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to take direction and find solutions to production challenges.
• Understanding of and interest in sports, both high performance (Olympics) and professional.
• Demonstrated writing, research and fact checking skills.
• Openness to new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a sometimes stressful environment.
• Strong team player.
• Basic video and editing skills are an asset.
• Photography and Photoshop skills are an asset.
• Graduation from Community College with a diploma in Radio and Television Arts, or the equivalent is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

 What you’ll do:

• Seek out and obtain audio and/or visual elements for programming and production. If necessary, negotiate, within established parameters, the acquisition of audio and/or visual material from internal or external suppliers.
• Participate in editorial meetings, pitch and research ideas;
• Assist in developing content, including writing, researching, and/or editing;
• Seek out, obtain, evaluate and organize information and materials, from individuals and/or varied sources which will contribute to the realization of the program or segment.
• Under supervision, provide support to programs by preparing shoot tapes, shortlisting program mater
• Verifying and archiving program material along with any necessary documentation.
• Following specific instructions, screen and time segments of shows notting necessary information and inputting required key information in databases.
• Develop and maintain subject files.
• Conduct routine correspondence.
• Obtain program information for the Associate Producer or Producer.
• Respond to requests for, or enquiries about program information.
• Select visual and audio material, make appropriate notes and copy or arrange for the copying in an appropriate format.
• Assemble basic research information.
• As required, provides general administrative support to the program unit.

To Apply:

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.

If this sounds interesting, please apply online OR, if you have difficulty navigating the online format, please submit the following mandatory items to the email address: recruitment@cbc.ca:

• A cover letter, indicating the title of the position that you are applying for;
• Your resume;
• A one-page letter of interest describing: 
  • Why you think this program is right for you and; 
  • What impact you think it could have on your career objectives. 

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6 at 11:59 PM ET.  We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact each applicant about the status of their application when the interview process begins. 

If you have questions about the CAPE program, please email us at EquityAndInclusion@cbc.ca.

Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.

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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