Senior Administrator

Position Title:

Senior Administrator (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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.

Unposting Date:

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Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Created in 2015 to align, lighten and modernize infrastructure, the Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) team is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we're transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force and we are the team making it happen.  

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role

Under the supervision of Senior Manager, Capital Project Management, your duties will be following:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Engineering Director's office, screens and determines priorities and provides specialized operational coordination and support to the Director and Managers of the unit.
• Supervise administrative and support staff (team of 1 person) to provide procurement, contract administration and secretarial support to the project engineers/designers and managers.
• Authorize expenditures on annual budget and payment of office related contracts and services.
• Be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the unit's business practices, workflow, and departmental procedures. Ensure that they are in accordance with the unit and corporate objectives. Interprets CBC policies and disseminates to staff. Ensure that proper internal controls are in place, and that corporate policy is applied.
• Act as unit representative with HR, Business Affairs, Legal and Procurement Departments, Building Access / Security Administration and IT for CBC accounts.
• Privy to and works with advanced confidential and sensitive information relating to organizational restructuring, budget issues, financial impacts and matters pertaining to labour relations relating to all affiliations.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Education in administration or equivalent.
• 4 years related experience at a senior administrative level.
• Familiarity with Engineering standards, terms and definitions, possessing a good understanding of Broadcast equipment and studio requirements. Excellent knowledge of office organization; advanced knowledge and experience with numerous computer software packages including MS Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, SAP and familiarity with the Atlassian suite.
• Strong organizational skills to be able to prioritize work, juggle multiple tasks on time with frequent interruptions, and pay attention to accuracy and detail.
• In depth knowledge of the Corporate structure, Capital Planning procedures, HR systems, financial policies and procedures and a thorough understanding of numerous SAP modules - an asset.
• Bilingualism - a strong 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.

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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