Human Resources Manager - CBC News Ontario (Hybrid/Telework)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking an Human Resources Manager for CBC News Ontario, in a hybrid/telework arrangement. You will lead a team of Senior HR Generalists and partner with newsroom leadership to drive workforce strategies and people analytics across Ontario News operations.

The role reports to the Senior Director, HR (English Services / News) and is a one-year temporary position with flexible Canada-wide location options near CBC broadcast stations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or equivalent field (CHRP/CHRL professional designation preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in a complex matrix, unionized environment (preferably within media, broadcasting, or a federally regulated sector).
• In-depth understanding of federally regulated workplaces, industrial relations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion across CBC News Ontario.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a track record of motivating and developing teams.
• Bilingualism in English and French is required, or a strong commitment to develop French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strategic partnerships and robust stakeholder relationships across CBC News Local Ontario and Network News within English Services to shape decision-making.
• Lead the implementation of the people management strategy for newsroom and programming teams across Ontario.
• Provide expert HR guidance to senior leaders and play an integral role in operational planning.
• Conduct HR and industrial relations (IR) investigations as needed.
• Deploy and execute medium- and long-term HR strategies to address complex operational and programming priorities.
• Foster positive, productive union-management relations by maintaining effective working relationships with local and national union representatives (e.g., CMG).
• Work closely with your team members, overseeing their activities and developing their professional potential.
• Participate in regional and national HR initiatives and strategic projects.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR

Job description

Position Title:

Human Resources Manager - CBC News Ontario (Hybrid/Telework)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - B - Intermediate), French (Speaking - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

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:

2026-10-20 11:59 PM
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This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Your Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources (English Services / News), you will serve as a key member of the leadership team for CBC News Ontario. Your deep expertise and broad knowledge across all HR functional areas will be vital assets as you partner with the newsroom and operational leadership to drive successful workforce strategies. In this role, you will support strategic and operational plans, leverage internal HR centers of expertise, and offer proactive insights, tools, and analytics to address key business and people challenges.

You will lead, manage, and coach a team of Senior HR Generalists responsible for providing HR guidance and advisory services across Ontario News operations. You will foster a solutions-oriented mindset within your team, encouraging creativity, adaptability, open-mindedness, and rapid, effective resolution of issues.

This is a temporary position for a period of 1 year. The location of this position is flexible within Canada where there is a CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast station.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate strategic partnerships and robust stakeholder relationships across CBC News Local Ontario and Network News within English Services to shape decision-making;
• Lead the implementation of the people management strategy for newsroom and programming teams across Ontario;
• Provide expert HR guidance to senior leaders and play an integral role in operational planning;
• Conduct HR and industrial relations (IR) investigations as needed;
• Deploy and execute medium- and long-term HR strategies to address complex operational and programming priorities;
• Foster positive, productive union-management relations by maintaining effective working relationships with local and national union representatives (e.g., CMG);
• Work closely with your team members, overseeing their activities and developing their professional potential;
• Participate in regional and national HR initiatives and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or equivalent field (CHRP/CHRL professional designation preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in a complex matrix, unionized environment (preferably within media, broadcasting, or a federally regulated sector);
• In-depth understanding of federally regulated workplaces, industrial relations, and collective bargaining agreements;
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion across CBC News Ontario;
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels;
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a track record of motivating and developing teams;
• Bilingualism in English and French is required, or a strong commitment to develop French language skills.

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:

Background Check

• 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

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time