Job Family Strategic Planning
Primary Location Toronto

Position Language Requirement English Only

Language Skill Level (Reading) -
Language Skill Level (Writing) -
Language Skill Level (Speaking) -

Status of Employment Contract
Work schedule(s) Full-time


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.

Please note that this is a temporary position for approximately 6 months. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to work in the office 1-2 days a week (with the potential to increase in future).
What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

• A hybrid work environment with a flexible work schedule, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work;
• Meaningful work that has a direct impact on one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest cultural institutions;
• A defined benefit pension plan and competitive benefits;
• A dynamic work environment that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, creativity and growth;
• A strong commitment to learning and development, which includes a robust in house course offering and formal mentorship and skills development programs;
• Opportunities to become a member of CBC\xe2\x80\x99s Employee Resource Groups.

The role
CBC Communications, Marketing, Brand & Research is looking for a Senior Research Analyst to join our multidisciplinary research team. This role is assigned specifically to the CBC Audience Research Media Solutions Team portfolio and would participate in a variety of data analysis to specifically support revenue generation and sales requests. Additionally, this role will work on various projects relating to CBC\xe2\x80\x99s presence in the broadcast television industry and the ever changing competitive landscape. The role requires proficiency in broadcast audience measurement, extensive experience reporting on key performance metrics, and providing understandable and accurate insights.
Key Tasks include:

• Analysis of syndicated audience data such as Numeris, Comscore and Vividata;
• Understanding of the broadcast TV landscape;
• Creating visually compelling PowerPoint or Google Slide presentations;
• Producing Sales Materials and Market Reports;

This role requires enthusiasm for broadcast analytics and data storytelling. Media industry or ad agency experience will be considered a strong asset.


We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Academic and/or professional training in social science research with post-secondary studies in communications, social science, media studies, or relevant discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the media and advertising industry, awareness of general media consumption trends.
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills and the ability to read, interpret and manipulate all forms of available industry audience measurement data and advertising spend data.
• Demonstrated expertise of Infosys+, Vividata.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides is essential.
• Experience with data visualization software such as Microsoft Power BI or Google Looker would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated competency in creating compelling presentations of data trends and research insights, particularly for the Media Sales environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and disseminate information to stakeholders, often in non-technical language.
• Ability to adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work to a variety of deadlines from long to very short term, and to prioritize and balance several ongoing projects at any one time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated independent judgment, initiative and problem solving capability.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively work as part of a team.
• Must be able to deal diplomatically with confidential, proprietary and sensitive issues both inside and outside the CBC.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.



If this sounds interesting, please click on \'\'Apply online\'\'. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected 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 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.




Job Posting Date Apr 4, 2023, 1:55:41 PM
Unposting Date Apr 19, 2023, 10:59:00 PM