Job Description

Position Title:
Associate Director (On-Site) (English Services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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:
2025-07-29 11:59 PM
Associate Director
With appropriate direction from a Producer, Switcher Director and/or Director, organizes and contributes to the preparation, production and post production work on a video or film production for television or other media. While work is generally performed in accordance with established standards and procedures, there is a regular requirement for independent judgment and initiative. At the same time, there is a high requirement for accuracy and attention to detail. Work regularly involves the coordination of the activities of others.
This position will encompass skills for all areas of Associate Director work such as studio floor management, control room timing, and edit suite packaging.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours, including late nights and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:Attends production meetings and provides input regarding program content and production requirements. Liaises with other specialized contributors to ensure that all production requirements are met. Prepares line-ups/rundowns and other required paperwork. Screens and times segments and whole programs noting necessary information, ensures needed revisions are made in line-ups and scripts, and informs all affected personnel of any changes. Marks scripts for the Director and any other specialized production personnel who require them. Prepares camera shot lists and readies production elements for the director. Requests facilities, as well as necessary technical, design and post-production resources and ensures coordination of these bookings during the development and modification of the production schedule. Readies craft, production personnel, and talent on live or recorded productions. Ensures basic production continuity. Ensures the proper selection, recording, playback and editing of recorded items, including feeds of segments of shows from other locations. Accurately times live shows and ensures that the producer and all other interested parties know whether the show is running on time. Coordinates audio mixes, music recordings, colourization, and any post production requirements. Prepares cue sheets for taped shows to ensure correct local and network presentation, packaging and transmission. Ensures closed captioning requirements are met. Prepares Music Use reports, Cost Sheets, Union Top Sheets and other required clean up paperwork, and ensure appropriate archiving. Coordinate all members of the crew and track preparation on production elements on the studio floor or location during camera blocking, rehearsal, taping and broadcast. Coordinate audience requirements.

You possess:Graduation from a community college with a diploma in Radio and Television Arts or the equivalent. A minimum of three years of relevant experience, either in the CBC or elsewhere in the industry. Knowledge of iNews or related systems is essential. Knowledge of MediaCentral is an asset. Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset. Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline driven environment where there are multiple deadlines and priorities each and every day. Strong communication skills; oral and written. Strong attention to detail. Strong computer skills.

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.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time