Announcer Operator, Assigned to Versioning (On-Site)

Radio-Canada; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian broadcaster is seeking an Announcer Operator in Iqaluit, tasked with preparing and presenting broadcast material in both Inuktitut and English. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Inuit culture, excellent Inuktitut skills, and experience in broadcasting. This full-time permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse programming. Applicants must be ready for background checks and demonstrate strong teamwork abilities while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Inuit culture, history, language and cultural practices.
• Excellent Inuktitut language skills and good skills in English.
• Strong team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present program material on television, radio, and online.
• Preparation of material for broadcast in Inuktitut.
• Translate and present summaries of international news.

Skills

Understanding of Inuit culture

Inuktitut language proficiency

English language skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Position Title

Announcer Operator, Assigned to Versioning (On‑Site)

Employment Details

Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full time
Number Of Openings: 1
Primary Location: 101-350 Queen Elizabeth Way, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 2H0

Position Language Requirements

English (First Official Language, Reading, Speaking, Writing); Inuktitut (Reading, Speaking, Writing).

About the Role

CBC Nunavut in Iqaluit delivers news and current affairs through digital, radio and television platforms in both Inuktitut and English. We are looking for an Announcer, assigned to Inuktitut versioning, to prepare and present program material on television, radio, and online. Your work will be governed by CBC programming and/or journalistic policies and standards, but there is latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Key Tasks

• Preparation of material for broadcast in Inuktitut.
• Translating and presenting live or recorded voice‑over English and Inuktitut clips.
• Translating, voicing‑over longer pieces that are produced by local, network and regional reporters.
• Present Inuktitut radio newscast in the afternoons.
• Translate and present summaries of international news.
• Prepare and edit Inuktitut/English “phoner boards” and other graphics for television.
• Copy‑edit written material for broadcast.
• Carry out general presentation and voicing of station and weather breaks, announcements, promotional and other on‑air material.
• Back up hosting of television and radio programs.

We Are Looking For

• Deep understanding of Inuit culture, history, language and cultural practices.
• Excellent Inuktitut language skills, and good skills in English.
• Previous interpreter/translator experience and/or training.
• Strong team player, able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous broadcasting experience would be an asset.
• Good computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Background Checks

• Mandatory criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on operational requirements.

EEO Statement

CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized, valued and extend throughout all 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 [e-mail].