Human Resources Manager (English Services) (People & Culture)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Human Resources Manager (English Services) in Toronto to lead HR strategy for CBC News Ontario. You will partner with newsroom and operational leadership, provide strategic HR guidance, and drive workforce initiatives.

This is a 1-year temporary position with a hybrid work arrangement. The role requires a degree in HR/IR, 5+ years in a complex, unionized setting, and bilingual English/French or a plan to develop French.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR Management, Industrial Relations, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in a complex, unionized environment.
• Understanding of federally regulated workplaces and collective bargaining agreements.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with track record of developing teams.
• Bilingual English and French or strong plan to develop French.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strategic partnerships across CBC News Local Ontario and Network News.
• Lead implementation of people management strategy for newsroom and programming teams in Ontario.
• Provide expert HR guidance to senior leaders and support operational planning.
• Conduct HR and IR investigations as needed.
• Deploy medium- and long-term HR strategies addressing priorities.
• Foster positive union-management relations with local and national unions.
• Oversee team activities and develop professional potential.
• Participate in regional and national HR initiatives and projects.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Stakeholder management

HR strategy

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR

CHRP/CHRL designation preferred

Job description

Position Title:

Human Resources Manager (English Services) (People & Culture)

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

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.

This is a temporary position for a period of 1 year.

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:

• 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