Sports and Olympic Assistant Director (French Services)

Job Title: Sports and Olympic Assistant Director (French Services) ... Job Type: Temporary (STTRC)

Language Requirements for the Position: English, ... Language Requirements:

English (Writing - B - Intermediate), English (Oral Expression - B - Intermediate), English (Reading - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Oral Expression - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains, and brings Canadians together across multiple platforms. Promoting and embodying values such as creativity, integrity, inclusion, and relevance are what drive our achievements.

Do you think you have what it takes to succeed in this exciting and ever-evolving environment? Whether in front of the camera, on-air, online, or behind the scenes, you would be part of a team that thrives in connecting with the Canadian public and telling stories that matter to them.

Closing Date for Applications: 2026-08-06 11:59 PM

Radio-Canada is seeking a sports and Olympic assistant director for the broadcast of a television show and the production of digital shows.

Full-time position expected for eight (8) months.

• Assists the director and, by delegation, performs certain production steps (filming, location scouting, editing, mixing, music selection, broadcast, and others). By delegation, directs the sub-regie (camera breakdown into isolated units, visual and audio documents for screens);
• Participates in meetings and collaborates on the development of television and digital production needs. Organizes production logistics according to the director's requests: production schedule and hours, resource bookings, team movements, costume, accessory, and set element deliveries, etc. Prepares the production notebook in whole or in part. On assignment, may follow up on production expenses;
• Researches and selects audio-visual material from various sources. Informs oneself of the rates and conditions required for the release of broadcasting rights. Acquires the material according to the authorized parameters;
• Analyzes and dissects the script and breakdown to extract the particularities (sets, costumes, accessories, characters, collaborators). Writes up the scene summaries of the show and ensures they are transmitted to all necessary departments (design, costumes, communications, etc.);
• Plans, establishes, and adjusts the schedule of actors, musicians, and collaborators for rehearsals and recordings. Convenes participants. Collects and compiles the data necessary for the preparation of contracts, fees, and payroll. Ensures these documents are written, signed, and followed up;
• Prepares, checks, and transmits documents related to the show or filming. Keeps all these elements in a file. Records, corrects, and completes the show's data. Follows up on subsequent requests after the show's broadcast (broadcasting rights, copies, various requests from external organizations, etc.);
• Scouts and transfers selected notes and shots to a digital support for editing;
• Ensures the link between the Society's services and collaborates closely with CBC Sports;
• Views, checks, and timeshow segments, reports, and transmissions. Reports any quality issues. Notes the necessary information (durations, presence of international sound, entry and exit of overlays, tape identification, contentious images, etc.). Isolates and identifies reports, clips, and visuals. Assembles clips and visuals.

This position is a combination of remote work and office presence. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers according to guidelines determined by the sector.

Your Profile:

Qualifications

• Professional college diploma or equivalent;
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the working language: French;
• Intermediate-level skills in oral, written, and reading English (BBB);
• Good knowledge of the computer environment;
• General knowledge;
• Excellent sports culture;
• Good knowledge of all aspects of television production.

If your application is selected, you will be subject to

• Interview.

The skills and knowledge of candidates may be subject to testing.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but we will only communicate with those selected for an interview.

As part of our recruitment process, all candidates selected to proceed to the background check stage will be subject to the following checks:

• Mandatory criminal record check.
• Other checks may be performed depending on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada has committed to demonstrating leadership in representing the diversity of our country. We want to create and tell stories that bring the Canadian population together, and we can only achieve this by collaborating with a workforce that reflects the changing demographics of Canada. As an employer, we promote equal opportunity and an inclusive work environment where the recognition and appreciation of individual differences are reflected across all the services we offer as a public broadcaster of Canada. For more information, consult the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you require accommodation at this stage of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an email to recruitment@radio-canada.ca.

We invite you to review our Code of Conduct and familiarize yourself with this document, which you will find on our website. All staff must comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment: We also invite you to take a look at our conflict of interest policy. In the event of your hiring, it will be important to inform us as soon as possible of any situation constituting a conflict of interest due to your hiring, or any situation that constitutes an appearance of a conflict of interest in this regard.

Main Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Positions Available: 1

Work Schedule: Part-time