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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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We are seeking a collaborative, highly organized, and innovative Operations Manager to join our leadership team

The ideal candidate will have a progressive background in Video and Audio Post Production Operations. As the Manager of Post Production, you will be responsible for overseeing the acquisition of new technology, implementation of workflows, and managing a team of audio engineers and video editors that support Entertainment, Factual, Sports, and Specials productions for both the CBC and external clients.

This position plays a crucial role in creating an engaging and high-performing work environment for employees, while championing our inclusive culture which focuses on continuous learning and operational excellence. The role requires an understanding of change management and aligning HR practices with the organization's strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will work as part of an innovative team that excels through exploration, learning, collaboration and change. They will constantly look for improvement in our processes, use of technology, and within our teams.

Main responsibilities and impact:

• Work closely and coordinate with project managers, show producers, and staff to

• implement plans and changes within audio and video post production.

• Ensure the latest workflows, using the most relevant tools and solutions as needed by

• production

• Navigate production requests and requirements, while ensuring continuous learning and

• development for the team.

• Introduce and implement departmental best practices, workflows and procedures

• Conducting staff performance reviews, and providing support, counseling and motivation

• for career development

• Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members

• Manage and resolve conflicts

• Manage staff readiness and succession planning, based on all available knowledge

• around impending assignments, new programming, and changing technology and

• software

• Oversee team budget and forecasting

• Provide updates and progress reports to senior management

• Manager, Post Production Video/Audio

• CBC Studios - Entertainment & Sports (MB7)

Relationship types:

• Leads and mentors direct team reports

• Collaboration with Project Managers and Technical Producers

• Work closely with Technology and Infrastructure (T&I) teams regarding the upkeep and

• future proofing of our post facilities

• Works in tandem with Operations and Production management

• Liaise with in house and external producers to support our content

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth working knowledge of Post Production tools such as:

• AVID Media Composer

• AVID Protools and related plug-ins

• Adobe Premiere

• DaVinci Resolve

• Strategic thinker and solution-oriented change management leader.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a high level of influence and

• persuasion, to lead and manage a diverse group of creative individuals.

• Passion for following the latest in innovative technology

• Familiarity with file-based workflows.

• A genuine interest in Entertainment and Sports content for all platforms

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse group of creative individuals in a unionized

• environment.

• Skilled at communicating with vendors and clients with regard to purchasing, technical

• issues, and support.

• Familiarity with Television and Radio production systems, implementation of new

• technology, and ability to coordinate system upgrades.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical ideas

• into a business context when presenting a rationale for improvements or changes.

• The ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:
Typical schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5
Remote work: On occasion
Travel requirements: On occasion

Education Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
University degree or related experience.

Experience (relevant to the role):
4+ years of experience in a similar role.

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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