Radio Host/hostess

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work site environment**:

- Canada
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Music, arts and entertainment
- Rural area
- News
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Recording studio
- Commercial advertising
- Public speaking and public service information
- Interviews
- Hosting of programs, games or events
- Music
**Tasks**:

- Present own material or material prepared by others
- Select and introduce music, videos and other entertainment material for broadcast, and make commercial and public service announcements
- Act as host/hostess or master of ceremonies, introduce and interview guests and conduct proceedings of shows or programs
- Read news, sports and weather for radio and television
- Report on weather conditions using information provided by weather forecasting services
- Report on traffic conditions by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Maternity and parental benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Wellness program
**Support for persons with disabilities**:

- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
**Support for newcomers and refugees**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
**Support for youths**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
**Support for Veterans**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
**Support for Indigenous people**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
**Support for mature workers**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
**Supports for visible minorities**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities