Junior Specialist, Organizational Development & Engagement (Hybrid/Telework)

Radio-Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Junior Specialist in Organizational Development & Engagement to support employee listening initiatives across the organization. The role combines administrative rigor with data accuracy and strong communication to link employees, managers, and HRBPs for ongoing engagement.

The position is hybrid, with two flexible days in the office per week, based in Ottawa or Montreal. A full-time permanent role with growth opportunities and cross-functional collaboration awaits

Qualifications

• College or university degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Communications, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience as a coordinator, analyst, technician, or related function in HR, employee engagement, or organizational development.
• Must be bilingual in French and English.
• Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools is preferred; familiarity with Workday or Peakon is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement program deployment across local, department, and function levels.
• Support enterprise employee listening program rollout (e.g., Your Voice / Peakon in Workday).
• Manage survey participant data and access privileges; liaise with HRBPs and leaders.
• Develop and deploy communication plans and user guides for managers and HRBPs.
• Create visuals and infographics for executive and engagement committee meetings.
• Maintain documentation and internal toolkits; support post-campaign retrospectives.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/Communications

Tools

Workday

Peakon

HRIS

Job description

Position Title

Junior Specialist, Organizational Development & Engagement (Hybrid/Telework)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

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

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

2026-09-08 11:59 PM

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development & Engagement as the Bilingual Junior Specialist, Organizational Development & Engagement, you will support the successful implementation, deployment, and rollout of employee listening and engagement initiatives (including local, department/function-level surveys, exit surveys, and onboarding surveys). Combining administrative rigor, data accuracy, and communication agility, you will act as a key liaison between employees, managers, and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to foster a culture of continuous listening, feedback, and engagement across the organization. You will thrive in a dynamic, creative environment, balancing operational, analytical, and relational tasks while maintaining regular contact with internal partners.

This is a hybrid position combining remote work and office presence, based on two (flexible) days per week in the office. Working conditions will be discussed with the hiring manager according to departmental guidelines.

A full-time permanent position is currently available and can be based in one of our stations in Ottawa or Montreal.

Main Responsibilities And Impact

• Engagement Program Coordination & Deployment
• Plan and coordinate the logistical and operational activities related to the deployment and rollout of local, department, and function-level surveys.
• Support the rollout of the broader enterprise employee listening program (e.g., Your Voice / Peakon in Workday) across targeted units.
• Coordinate feedback loop schedules, campaign launch dates, and administration workflows with HRBPs and department leaders.
• Manage registration, access privileges, and demographic mapping for survey participants across various organizational functions.
• Data Reporting & Communications Support
• Assist in assembling, formatting, and summarizing survey participation rate data and core sentiment metrics (e.g., eNPS, engagement scores).
• Support the development and deployment of communication plans and user guides designed for managers and HRBPs to socialize survey results and drive action planning.
• Create visual presentations and infographics to support executive and engagement committee meetings.
• Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
• Act as the primary point of contact for the dedicated engagement and employee listening inbox, answering inquiries from managers and staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update the internal digital library of engagement tools, action-planning toolkits, and survey resources.
• Document operational processes and participate in post-campaign retrospectives to identify process improvement opportunities and keep documentation up to date.
• Administrative Coordination
• Collaborate with the broader Talent, Organizational Effectiveness & Change team to ensure a seamless flow of data regarding organizational health insights.

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and oral communication skills in both French and English (bilingualism required).
• Superior skills in work organization, customer service, and priority management.
• Good judgment, rigour, adherence to policies and procedures, professionalism, customer orientation, and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and comfort in building relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to navigate a complex, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools (experience with Miro is an asset).
• Relevant experience within a large organization (500+ employees) in a Human Resources or Engagement department (an asset).
• Familiarity with talent management systems, survey platforms, or HRIS tools (e.g., Workday, Peakon - an asset).
• Experience working in a unionized environment (an asset).
• CPHR / CRHA designation or candidacy (an asset).

Required Qualifications

• College or university degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Communications, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience as a coordinator, analyst, technician, or related function in HR, employee engagement, or organizational development.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic mindset: Attains strategic goals by systematically reflecting on priorities and objectives to be pursued along with consequences
• Persuasive communication: Helps people shift toward a different perspective in a collaborative and positive manner
• Accountability: Recognizes, takes ownership, and engages in course correction of decisions and subsequent actions
• Critical thinking: Engages in reflective thinking and challenges one’s personal assumptions in light of new arguments and verifiable information
• Empathy: Acknowledges and appreciates others’ feelings, perspectives, and aspirations on the basis of their experiences

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:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number Of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time