Director, AI Innovation Enablement

Position Title:

Director, AI Innovation Enablement (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

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:

2026-10-07 11:59 PM

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

Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation's technology and infrastructure. 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 are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen.

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

Your Role

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how organizations create, collaborate and generate value, CBC/Radio-Canada is accelerating its digital transformation through the creation of a new corporate function dedicated to AI and data strategy, enablement and governance. The creation of the Director, AI Innovation role is central to this ambition. This individual will play a key role in identifying, prioritizing and implementing innovative initiatives that support business objectives and strengthen organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Pipeline Management

• Build and maintain a disciplined AI innovation pipeline and operating model to accelerate time-to-value for validated concepts.
• Establish instrumentation, KPIs, and observability frameworks to measure pipeline efficacy and report progress to executive leadership.
• Monitor global AI trends and translate research insights into strategic recommendations for capability development.

Portfolio Execution & AI Accelerator

• Oversee and grow the corporate AI innovation accelerator program.
• Orchestrate select strategic AI initiatives from initial experimentation through MVP incubation to full operational rollout.
• Maintain a central, shared registry of active AI tools, pilots, and initiatives across the enterprise.

Internal Collaboration, Governance & Advisory

• Consult with corporate and unit leaders to identify operational needs and translate them into actionable AI projects.
• Serve as the primary bridge connecting operations, technology, digital, content, legal, and security teams.
• Partner with legal, information security, and governance leads to ensure AI innovation projects meet corporate risk thresholds and policies.

Vendor Relations & Technology Partnerships

• Influence internal and external partners to establish AI technology and platform agreements.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and roadmap planning with major AI vendors.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and business solution leads to align backlogs and monitor in-house builds.

Enablement, AI Literacy & Playbooks

• Champion responsible AI practices and partner with People & Culture to drive employee empowerment.
• Develop playbooks, best practices, and assessment frameworks for AI experimentation and pilot delivery.
• Co-create training materials and learning initiatives with the L&D team to upskill staff Corporation-wide.

Industry Thought Leadership & Representation

• Represent CBC/Radio-Canada within domestic and international media and AI ecosystems.
• Create case studies, participate in research networks, and present at industry events to highlight corporate innovation.

What You Bring

Qualifications, experience & skills

• 8+ years of