Researcher, Assigned to Daybreak Montreal (English Services)

Radio Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Montreal is seeking a Researcher for Daybreak Montreal's English Services. This one-year replacement contract starts January 2027 and requires strong English and French skills, plus solid research and interview capabilities.

You will research, book interviews, prepare scripts and background material, and help post interviews on CBC platforms while building a network across Montreal communities to amplify diverse voices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
• Two years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend story meetings and pitch interview ideas for the host.
• Research and book interviews and prepare scripts and background material.
• Fact-check information and suggest innovative interview approaches.
• Post interviews on CBC platforms and maintain a network of community contacts.

Education

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Researcher, Assigned to Daybreak Montreal (English Services)

Position Title

Researcher, Assigned to Daybreak Montreal (English Services)

Status Of Employment

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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

2026-11-09 11:59 PM

What It’s Like Working 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.

We are looking to hire a Researcher for CBC Montreal's morning show Daybreak.

This is for a one-year replacement contract starting in January 2027.

Your Role

• You have fresh ideas and a desire to create high-quality programming Canadians have come to expect from us. You understand Montreal's English-speaking communities and have a desire to connect with the audience.
• You are energized by working with a team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
• You thrive in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
• As a researcher, you will attend story meetings and pitch interviews for the host of the radio show to conduct.
• You will research and book interviews, and prepare scripts and background information and supporting audio material for the producer and host.
• You will fact-check the information.
• You will also suggest innovative ways of conducting interviews.
• You will help post interviews on other CBC platforms.
• You will also work at maintaining a solid network of contacts in many communities in the Montreal region to ensure people from underrepresented communities have a voice on our show.
• You may go out in the field to gather your interviews and sound and do live reports on air.

For reference purposes, and at the time of this posting, the Daybreak shift is Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm in office.

Description Of Duties

• Keep up with current events and maintain contacts with various sources.
• Suggest and develop program content.
• Attend production meetings. Suggest concepts, story ideas/angles, and potential guests.
• Research and select information, ideas, and written, audio and audiovisual documents.
• Recommend and, if necessary, select interviewees. Conduct pre-interviews. Suggest interview questions, approaches and scripts.
• Prepare and present written and oral research reports. Constantly follow up with the host, before and during the program. Suggest intros as needed.
• Provide logistical support (arrival time, fee, parking, etc.) for guests, correspondents and panellists. Inform them of the program’s content and lineup.
• Create and maintain files on upcoming news stories.
• Conduct short interviews on request and present your findings on air. Perform rough radio editing.

If Necessary

• write questions for games or contests;
• screen audience calls and reply to queries;
• coordinate the content of columns;
• conduct special research projects.
• Perform all other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
• Two years of work experience.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Montreal and surrounding areas.
• Very good knowledge of current events
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and good knowledge of French.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong on-air presence.
• A keen interest in local radio and radio story-telling.
• Excellent knowledge of research tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of interview techniques.
• Able to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
• Able to discuss a topic clearly.
• Must be able to make daily deadlines.

Candidates Will Be Tested As Follows

• Interview
• Assignment

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 is 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 is 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 email 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:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number Of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time