Communications Officer - Saskatoon

Radio Canada; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Saskatoon is seeking a Communications Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on creating and executing integrated marketing plans, coordinating events, driving fan engagement, and producing multi-channel content across social, digital, radio and TV.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of writing, editing and proofreading experience, strong community ties, and a university degree or diploma in Communications/Public Relations

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ relevant experience demonstrating superior writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience with a wide range of communications and marketing materials.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures and deliver compelling content.
• Passionate about community and relationship building with diverse audiences.
• Ability to take initiative, be creative and exercise good judgement.
• Proficiency in writing for different channels and platforms; knowledge of CBC programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement integrated marketing plans to promote CBC programming and the CBC brand across platforms.
• Organize events both internally and externally, virtual and in person.
• Execute fan engagement, brand activations and contests to foster relationships with audiences.
• Create and execute social media strategies for various platforms to deepen community connections.
• Monitor campaigns, analyze performance and optimize content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and implement campaigns.
• Research suppliers for CBC promotional materials and assist with special projects and administrative matters.
• Carry out related tasks as needed.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Social media management

Event planning

Communication strategies

Multi-platform content

Education

Post-secondary certificate/diploma or university degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Communications Officer - Saskatoon

Status of Employment: Permanent

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.

Responsibilities

• Implementing integrated marketing plans to promote our programming and the CBC brand across all platforms (Social, Digital, Radio, TV).
• Organizing events both internally and externally, virtually and in person.
• Executing fan engagement and outreach initiatives, brand activations and contesting, to foster ongoing relationships with audiences.
• Creating and executing creative social media strategies for established and emerging platforms that deepen our community connection and elevate a range of voices.
• Monitoring and executing campaigns, analyzing performance and optimizing content.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to aid, brainstorm and bring to life creative campaigns that attract target audiences and foster engagement.
• Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials.
• Research information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters.
• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Three (3) years’ relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
• Must be passionate about community and relationship building, and be connected to younger, more diverse communities.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity, inclusion and a respectful work culture.
• Experience in community event logistics and brand activation execution.
• Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.
• Active and highly skilled on multiple Digital and Social Media platforms.
• Proficiency, understanding and a proven ability to write for different channels is required.
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet).
• Eye for detail and a creative thinker.
• Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming.
• Knowledge of languages including but not limited to, Mandarin, Tagalog, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish or any Indigenous languages is considered an asset.
• Availability to travel for short periods when required.
• Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Post‑secondary certificate, diploma or a university degree in Communications/Public Relations or Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Work Schedule: Full time

Primary Location: Saskatoon

Number of Openings: 1

Permanent, full-time 5 days a week

Background Checks

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Accommodation

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].

Policies and Code of Conduct

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.