Music Librarian (French Services (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Music Librarian (French Services (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary (STTRC)

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:

2026-09-07 11:59 PM

Radio-Canada Libraries and Archives is seeking a Music Librarian to join its Music team.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in music and data management to acquire and catalogue digital tracks, supporting CBC/Radio-Canada’s production needs — from enhancing content discoverability to meeting regulatory requirements.

You will also advise production teams on music selection, source tracks for sound design, and help create or refine cataloguing rules, standards and procedures to ensure consistency across the organization.

Key Tasks:

• Acquire music assets from producers, distributors and external sources to meet both ongoing and ad hoc production requirements.
• Select and recommend music for broadcast and digital media based on input from production or other teams, offering expert guidance as needed.
• Conduct research upon request to resolve inquiries and recommend solutions regarding music acquisition and cataloguing for managers and production staff.
• Prepare reports as required.

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

This is a seven-month, full-time temporary position.

Your profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience performing similar or related duties.

Skills:

• Knowledge of cataloguing rules.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse musical genres.
• Proficiency with VML databases is an asset.
• Strong customer-service orientation and a passion for research.
• Interest in emerging media technologies.
• Ability to read sheet music is an asset.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Strong command of French (working language).

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the following:

• Interview.

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.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Part time