Administrator-CAPE, Toronto, English Services, (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework accommodation

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Toronto offers an Administrator-CAPE placement, a six‑month paid program for people with disabilities. The on‑site role includes accommodation options such as telework and flexible schedules.

You will support CBC News’ staffing and culture projects, handle confidential information, prepare agendas and minutes, and organize meetings. Eligibility requires self‑identification as a person with a disability and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an administrative role supporting a large department.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and quick to learn CBC systems.
• Clear spoken and written communication.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to CBC News’ staffing & culture team regarding projects and procedures.
• Investigates and resolves problems related to departmental administrative matters.
• Works with confidential information relating to communications, policy and regulatory matters, financial activities and external relations.
• Prepares written and visual materials, agendas and minutes as required.
• Organizes and arranges meetings, conferences and staff functions.

Skills

Admin experience

Google Suite

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Multitasking

Confidential files

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Title:

Administrator-CAPE, Toronto, English Services, (On-site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)

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.

This role described below is part of CBC’s CAPE program which is specifically for people with disabilities*. CAPE is a six-month paid placement program that aims to kick‑start the careers of people with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase individual talents and generate more discussion, learning and content related to disability, accessibility and inclusion.

The program will run from January 11 until June 25, 2027.

What do you need to be eligible?

• You must self-identify as a person with a disability*.
• You must have no prior long-term work experience with the CBC.
• You must be able to work legally in Canada.
• You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process (up to 38.75 hours—some roles have more flexibility).

*The Accessible Canada Act definition of disability: “means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”

Please note by applying for this role you give consent to be recognized as a “CAPE participant” and as identifying as a person with a disability. No further information will be shared without your permission.

The successful candidate will be based in Toronto. This position offers accommodation opportunities such as telework/ remote and flexible schedules.

Part of the CAPE program includes attending weekly online group meetings with other CAPE participants. These meetings will be scheduled with your manager’s approval.

Your role and how you will make an impact:

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Administrative Professional to provide support for projects and initiatives connected to our objectives around employee experience and newsroom culture at CBC News. This position is ideal for someone who has interest in all aspects of the employee experience: recruitment, inclusive hiring practices, onboarding, development, workplace culture. You will be working in an ever-changing, fast-paced and demanding environment where the ability to see the big picture, flexibility, juggle priorities and activities is an asset.

The ideal candidate for this role is:

• Resourceful, a good problem‑solver, detail‑oriented, organized and enjoys working within a professional administrative environment.
• Someone who has the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion and confidentiality are required.
• Interested in working in a news and media environment is also an asset.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides support to CBC News’ staffing & culture team regarding projects, administrative matters and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve problems related to departmental administrative matters.
• Work with confidential and sensitive information relating to communications, policy and regulatory matters, financial activities and impacts, and external relations.
• Prepare written and visual material, agendas and minutes as required.
• Organize and arrange meetings, conferences and staff functions.

Qualifications - External

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Hands‑on experience with at least one year in an administrative role supporting a large department.
• Technical skills, such as expertise in the Google Suite, ability to quickly learn other applications and our internal CBC systems.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both spoken and written.
• Highly developed administrative and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Manage confidential files and correspondences.
• Requires the ability to comprehend and act timely on complex and sensitive matters.
• Must be able to act independently.
• Discretion, diplomacy and professional tact in communications with staff at all levels of the organization as well with external stakeholders.
• A strong sense of collaboration. You thrive in a team‑focused environment and have excellent relationship‑building skills.
• Flexibility to take on new tasks as required and the initiative to see new opportunities for making improvements.
• General knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada is an asset.
• An interest in news and a media environment is an asset.

Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.

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.

Background checks:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Primary Location:

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

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time