Senior Media Librarian

Position Title:

Senior Media Librarian (English Services) (Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (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.

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Senior Media Librarian, Metadata and Information Management 

Please note: This position is 6 months with the possibility of extension Metadata and Information Management is seeking a Senior Media Librarian to support the work of its clients in content production.

In alignment with CBC's corporate and departmental standards and policies, you will provide hands-on support around metadata standards and semantic frameworks, including engaging with clients to facilitate the searchability, access and retrieval of media assets in our various production and preservation systems. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Media Librarian with a strong understanding of digital media workflows and technologies to help manage and maintain our growing collection of digital media assets. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of professional experience in a similar role, a foundational knowledge of library science principles, and proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. 

Key Tasks: 

• Catalogue, classify and tag content using metadata standards and controlled vocabularies. Manage the daily operations of the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring all media is stored, secured, and easily retrievable by internal teams. 

• Implement and maintain best practices for media preservation, including file format migration, data backup, and long-term storage strategies for archival materials. 

• Provide training and assistance to staff and clients on how to search, retrieve, and access media assets. 

• Provide program material and/or research information on-demand and assist clients in the selection of material and the use of library resources. 

• Advise program production personnel on the availability of broadcast materials and assist them in obtaining materials. Screen broadcast material and select stock footage, prepare shot lists. 

• Provide research and analysis to support decisions regarding metadata optimization Perform other duties as assigned. 

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• Knowledge of metadata standards, subject analysis and controlled vocabularies. Knowledge of or experience cataloging digital collections. 

• Technical proficiency in digital media formats, file handling, and quality control procedures. 

• Experience with video production workflows and file formats.

• Demonstrated experience cataloging and managing digital collections, particularly audio and video. 

• Understanding of mass digitization workflows, digital preservation principles, and best practices.

• Experience with digital asset management systems (DAMs) and related technologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment. 

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and technological advancements.

• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming and archival collections is an asset. 

• 2 years of relevant experience in digital librarianship or archival work. 

• A Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent education and experience.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's 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's 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's 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 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.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

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