Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, Halifax (On-site) (English Services)

Radio-Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is seeking an Associate Producer for the Indigenous Pathways Program based in Halifax. This full-time position will support aspiring journalists from Indigenous backgrounds, focusing on storytelling and career development. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in a newsroom environment, with training provided. The role requires a passion for community storytelling and multimedia skills.

Qualifications

• Aspiring Mi’kmaq, other First Nations, Inuit, or Métis journalist.
• Interest in multimedia storytelling and community involvement.
• Eager to develop a career with CBC.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for a career in journalism.
• Create multi-platform stories connecting with Indigenous audiences.
• Gain professional experience in a CBC newsroom.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Community connection

Writing skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

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Position Title

Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, Halifax (On-site) (English Services)

Status Of Employment

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement

Language Skills :

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 will be based in Halifax.

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 Mi’kmaq, other 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

Mi’kmaq, other 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 Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia

Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas

Interested in developing their technical skills

A skilled writer

A critical thinker who demonstrates ethics and integrity

A team player and leader

To apply, please submit a resume. Please include a cover letter and tell us a bit about yourself : Why do you want to work with CBC ? 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 :

6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7

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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