Project Lead, Staff Assignments (Audio and Radio) (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Project Lead, Staff Assignments (Audio and Radio) (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)

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:

2026-08-28 11:59 PM

Radio-Canada’s Audio and Radio division is seeking a Project Lead. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Professional Development and Resource Planning, you will develop staff assignment plans for ICI PREMIÈRE, ICI MUSIQUE and Radio-Canada OHdio. You will analyze and leverage operational data to ensure seamless execution in compliance with collective agreements and internal policies.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic planning adviser to production teams and management. You will negotiate terms with key stakeholders and develop creative solutions to maintain operational continuity while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and effective project tracking. 

You will also co-ordinate the flow of information across all relevant departments to establish assignment schedules and secure necessary approvals for production projects.

The ideal candidate demonstrates tact, discretion, leadership and sound judgment when recommending alternatives as project needs change.

This position operates on a daytime schedule with scheduled paid on-call shifts outside regular working hours to support Radio-Canada’s 24/7 operating environment. On-call schedules are established in consultation with management.

Role:

Plan and co-ordinate projects based on available information and production and/or post-production needs. Schedule and assign team resources to meet stakeholder needs, ensuring all work adheres to corporate standards and policies, budgets and timelines.

Key Tasks:

• Co-ordinate human resource requirements across ICI PREMIÈRE, ICI MUSIQUE and Radio-Canada OHdio production projects, securing all required authorizations.
• Collaborate and negotiate with production teams during workforce planning.
• Address operational issues with stakeholders and recommend workarounds.
• Complete the appropriate forms and documents; prepare the necessary correspondence and reports based on available information, following up as required.

Work Schedule: 36.25-hour workweek; occasional overtime or rotational shifts required.

Physical Effort: Normal physical effort.

Working Conditions: Time constraints, more than twice a week, most weeks.

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.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• College diploma (DCS) or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years’ relevant experience in a similar or related role.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, self-direction and discretion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Flair for finding creative solutions and suggesting workarounds.
• Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of French.

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:

Full time