Director, Regulatory Affairs

Position Title:
Director, Regulatory Affairs (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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:
:59 PM

*This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
Your role*
CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for two Directors, Regulatory Affairs positions: one for CBC English Services and one for Radio-Canada French Services. Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, the ideal candidates will develop and lead a wide range of complex regulatory projects to advance the Corporation's interests before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and various government bodies.

The successful candidates will lead the organization's participation in major CRTC hearings regarding policy and regulatory matters. In this role, you will develop, coordinate and draft policy and regulatory submissions on a variety of issues before the CRTC, Heritage Canada and Industry Canada's broadcast directorates and ensure compliance with CRTC regulatory requirements.

The successful candidates will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the broadcasting, telecommunications and communications sectors in Canada. You will advise senior management on major policy issues facing CBC/Radio-Canada's services and provide them with key regulatory recommendations.You will also initiate effective liaison and develop and sustain effective relationships with senior regulatory staff at CRTC, Canadian Heritage, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and private sector broadcasters.

*Ideal locations for these roles are Toronto and Montreal, but other locations where CBC/Radio-Canada has a station can be considered.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:*

• Background in social sciences or law with a minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in one of these areas.
• Progressive related policy work experience, preferably in a regulated industry sector.
• Extensive knowledge of the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors in Canada, the issues that confront it and its principal participants.
• Extensive knowledge of the regulations governing communications industries in Canada.
• Strong research, writing, speaking and policy analysis skills.
• Extensive experience working with, and making representations before, senior management in a public or private sector organization.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with senior management through timely analysis/briefing notes/reports (oral or written).
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player, easily able to work with members of the department, and liaise with employees across the Corporation who will be part of project teams.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively to advance the CBC's and Radio-Canada's positions effectively.
• Self-starter able to handle multiple conflicting priorities and respond to them effectively and efficiently, often in short periods of time;
• Sound judgement, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently while taking initiative on all areas of responsibility.
• Travel is required.

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