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Position Title: Associate Producer - Indigenous Pathways Program (English Services) (On-Site)Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:Language Skills:Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 2024-08-05 11:59 PMThis role requires full time on site presence.The Indigenous Pathways Program is a paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity that starts in September 2024 and supports First Nations, Inuit or M\xc3\xa9tis storytellers to hone their skills at CBC. Indigenous Pathways provides training on story development, writing, critical thinking, ethics, and inclusion, as well as career development support and work experience. Journalism or Media Production education or job experience are not required to apply. The program runs until June 2025.One successful candidate will be based in either Iqaluit, Yellowknife or Whitehorse.This role requires full time on site presence.Indigenous Pathways provides journalism training, career development support, and work experience. Applicants do not require journalism education or experience to apply.CBC Indigenous Pathways is for you if:You are an aspiring First Nations, Inuit or M\xc3\xa9tis journalist.You have a deep interest in multimedia storytelling.You are connected to your community and passionate about its stories.You want to gain practical, hands-on experience working in a CBC newsroom.In this program, participants will:Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism.Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, images and sound.Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives.Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous CBC colleagues.Work in journalism, gaining valuable professional experience.We are looking for a candidate with the following:First Nations, Inuk or M\xc3\xa9tis with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community.Eager to work with the CBC.Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC.Willing to travel or potentially relocate for work with CBC.Knowledgeable about and experienced with communities in either Nunavut, the Northwest Territories or the Yukon.Fluency in written and spoken Inuktitut will be considered an asset.Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas.Interested in developing their technical skills.A skilled writer.A critical thinker who demonstrates ethics and integrity.A team player and leader.Please include a cover letter and tell us a bit about yourself: Why would you like to be part of this program? Why are you interested in working in media? Any hobbies, interests or cultural celebrations you take part in.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.CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the 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 .You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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: 101-350 Queen Elizabeth Way, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 2H0Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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