Regional Director – Radio-Canada OttawaGatineau and Ontario Regions

Position Title : Regional Director Radio-Canada Ottawa / Gatineau and Ontario Regions (French Services) 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. Your role As Regional Director for Radio-Canada Ottawa and the Ontario regions you are responsible for setting the strategic direction and regional objectives for all Radio-Canada platforms. You oversee the regional station in Ottawa / Gatineau as well as the teams based in Sudbury Toronto and Windsor. You lead a dynamic management team ready to take on todays challenges in the media industry. You play a key role in developing and implementing performance indicators related to the positioning of regional stations. Deeply involved in the community you serve as the Corporations representative with various community cultural and economic organizations across the Ontario regions. Key responsibilities Establish the strategic direction and objectives for Radio-Canada Ottawa / Gatineau and the Ontario regions. Ensure sound management of human financial material and real estate resources for the region. Provide positive collaborative and results-driven leadership to the management team of Ottawa / Gatineau and the Ontario regions as well as to all employees and contributors. Assume responsibility and accountability for audience results and traffic on Radio-Canada platforms in Ottawa / Gatineau and the Ontario regions. Work closely with the management team and employees to improve audience performance over previous years. Oversee the development and production of network programming within the regions under your responsibility. Supervise the creation of programs in line with media priorities. Build strong and strategic relationships with partners across Ottawa / Gatineau and the Ontario regions to strengthen community ties and enhance programming. Act as the Corporations spokesperson on issues affecting the regions. Represent CBC / Radio-Canada proactively and positively and take part in public relations initiatives particularly with cultural and community associations. Your profile University degree in a relevant field (e.g. journalism communications business administration etc.) Excellent skills in strategic planning implementation and performance monitoring Significant experience managing teams preferably in a unionized environment Exceptional positive collaborative and unifying leadership abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills with employees colleagues community members and external organizations Bilingualism Experience and knowledge of the media cultural and political landscape of Ottawa / Gatineau and the Ontario regions including key stakeholders and markets Experience and skills in financial and budget management Experience in journalism and programming with knowledge of programming development and production processes (an asset) Knowledge of the broadcasting industry and current practices (an asset) 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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 . 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 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 : 181 Queen Street Ottawa Ontario K1P 1K9 Work Schedule : Full time Employment Type : Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr