First Peoples Program - Tell Your Story (French Services)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Kitchener; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is offering a unique training program for Indigenous communicators to enhance storytelling skills and promote better representation in media. The virtual program focuses on narrative storytelling, allowing participants to engage with industry professionals and share their voices on multiple platforms. Ideal for French-speaking and Francophile Indigenous individuals with foundational communication skills. Applications are due by August 17, 2025.

Benefits

Develop valuable storytelling skills

Build a professional portfolio

Network with industry professionals

Explore career paths within the organization

Learn about organizational operations and collaboration

Qualifications

• Foundational communication skills.
• Fluency in French or strong Francophile connection.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 4-week training focused on narrative storytelling.
• Engage with professionals in various storytelling formats.
• Share Indigenous voices on multiple platforms.

Job description

At CBC / Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians across multiple platforms. Our success is driven by embodying values such as creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance.

Do you have the ability and drive to thrive in this dynamic industry? Whether in front of the camera, on air, online, or behind the scenes, you would join a team dedicated to making connections and telling stories that matter to Canadians.

Unposting Date: 2025-08-17 11:59 PM

The Program

This unique training program bridges First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities with Radio-Canada's regional stations. It offers Indigenous communicators the opportunity to share their voices on various platforms nationwide, promoting better representation of First Peoples in media.

Entirely virtual and paid, the 4-week training (November 3-28, 2025) focuses on narrative storytelling. Participants will learn from Indigenous and non-Indigenous trainers, express themselves, tell their stories, and showcase their communities, languages, realities, and successes.

The "First Peoples - Tell Us a Story" program welcomes French-speaking and Francophile Indigenous individuals with foundational communication skills who can enrich Radio-Canada's content across the country.

Participants can attend from their preferred location, whether in their community or at a regional station.

The Training

Over four weeks, candidates will engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals in various storytelling formats.

Benefits

• Develop valuable storytelling skills
• Build a professional portfolio
• Network with industry professionals
• Explore career paths within Radio-Canada
• Learn about Radio-Canada's operations and collaboration opportunities

Participants will also develop lasting professional and personal relationships with trainers, speakers, and peers.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted in two ways:

1. Apply directly through this posting.
2. Fill out the form at the webpage dedicated to this training program.

If selected, candidates may undergo:

• A selection interview
• Knowledge, French, and writing tests

We appreciate all applicants' interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC / Radio-Canada values diversity and strives to reflect Canada's changing makeup. We are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. For more information, please visit our website. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, contact us via email.

All employees must adhere to our Code of Conduct, available on our website, and our policies on conflicts of interest.