Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, British Columbia (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcast service is seeking an Associate Producer for its Indigenous Pathways Program in Vancouver. This is a paid, full-time role focused on developing Indigenous storytellers. Candidates will gain practical journalism experience and training, with an emphasis on community connection and multimedia storytelling. This is an exciting opportunity, especially for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals.

Qualifications

• Connection to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities.
• Aspiring to develop a career in journalism.
• Interest in media and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for a career in journalism.
• Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences.
• Gain practical experience in a CBC newsroom.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Connection to community

Writing skills

Critical thinking

Ethics and integrity

Teamwork

Job description

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Position Title :

Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, British Columbia (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment :

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement :

English

Language Skills :

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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 :

2025-08-10 11 : 59 PM

The Indigenous Pathways Program is a paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity that supports First Nations, Inuit or Métis storytellers to hone their skills at CBC. Indigenous Pathways provides training on story development, writing, critical thinking, ethics, and inclusion, as well as career development support and work experience. Journalism or Media Production education or job experience are not required to apply. The program starts in October 2025 and runs until June 2026.

One successful candidate will be based in each of this year’s host locations. This position can be based in Vancouver, Victoria or Kelowna.

This role requires full time on site presence.

Indigenous Pathways provides journalism training, career development support, and work experience. Applicants do not require journalism education or experience to apply.

CBC Indigenous Pathways is for you if :

• You are an aspiring First Nations, Inuit or Métis journalist
• You have a deep interest in multimedia storytelling
• You are connected to your community and passionate about its stories
• You want to gain practical, hands-on experience working in a CBC newsroom

In this program, participants will :

Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism

Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, images and sound

Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives

Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous CBC colleagues

Work in journalism, gaining valuable professional experience

We are looking for a candidate with the following :

First Nations, Inuk or Métis with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community

Eager to work with the CBC

Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC

Willing to travel or potentially relocate for work with CBC

Knowledgeable about and experienced with communities in British Columbia

Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas

Interested in developing technical skills

A skilled writer

A critical thinker who demonstrates ethics and integrity

A team player and leader

Please include a cover letter and tell us a bit about yourself : Why would you like to be part of this program? Why are you interested in working in the media? Any hobbies, interests or cultural celebrations you take part in.

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 [e-mail].

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 :

700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4A2

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Full time

Seniority level

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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