Resource Specialist (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Resource Specialist (French Services) to organize technical resources for content production across TV, radio and digital platforms. The role emphasizes efficient, cost-effective management of personnel, facilities and equipment to support schedules and cross-platform delivery.

You will forecast, assign resources, and coordinate with multiple departments to maintain operations while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma in radio and television production or equivalent experience.
• Experience with TV, radio and digital production workflows.
• Familiarity with ScheduLINK and iNews is an asset.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools.
• Knowledge of radio studios, TV studios and control rooms.
• Fluent in French; English is an asset.
• Strong leadership, independence and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior managers, producers and technical staff on short/long-term planning.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and improve operations across productions.
• Resolve resource conflicts to ensure productions have required facilities and staff.
• Oversee production activities and adjust plans for timeline changes.
• Ensure broadcasts meet technical quality standards for audio/video levels.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain seamless operations and resolve issues.
• Respond to emergencies, equipment failures or signal disruptions promptly.
• Train team members on broadcast procedures and equipment best practices.
• Verify asset gathering/ingestion adheres to CBC standards and workflows.
• Coordinate asset sharing across internal teams and CBC platforms.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Independent work

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Customer service

French language proficiency

Education

College diploma in radio and television production

Tools

ScheduLINK

iNews

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Title:Resource Specialist (French Services) (On Site)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Durée déterminée)Position Language Requirement:FrenchLanguage Skills:French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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:2026-10-07 11:59 PMThis is a one-year temporary position.Your RoleWe are seeking a Resource Specialist to join our team at the new Radio-Canada newsroom in Alberta.In this role, you will plan and organize the technical resources required for content production, ensuring full alignment with programming schedules and operational requirements. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all resources are used efficiently and cost-effectively.You will forecast, select, organize and assign the personnel, facilities and equipment needed to produce programs or program segments. This includes managing logistical planning across pre-production, production and post-production phases while meeting cross-platform formatting and delivery requirements. Although general direction will be provided, this role requires strong independent judgment and initiative. You will juggle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment, delivering under tight deadlines across digital, radio and television. As a key player in all live and taped broadcasts, you will rely on tact and diplomacy to reconcile stakeholder demands.Key Tasks:Collaborate with senior managers, producers, department heads and technical producers on short- and long-term production planning, actively participating in planning meetings and addressing special requests.Leverage specialized knowledge and experience to recommend cost-saving measures and operational efficiencies.Address resource conflicts to ensure all productions have the required facilities, equipment and support services.Maintain oversight of all production activities and recommend corrective action to accommodate timeline changes or new production needs.Ensure broadcasts meet technical quality standards — including audio and video levels — and rectify quality issues promptly.Co-ordinate with other departments (such as Productions and Engineering) to maintain seamless operations and quickly resolve technical issues.Respond to operational emergencies, including equipment failures or signal disruptions, taking appropriate action to minimize downtime and restore normal operations.Train team members on operating procedures and best practices for broadcast systems and equipment.Verify that the gathering and ingestion of audio and video assets strictly adhere to Radio-Canada standards and workflows.Co-ordinate and facilitate the sharing of audio and video assets across internal teams and platforms, including CBC.This role requires full-time on-site presence.What You Bring:College diploma in radio and television production, or equivalent practical industry experience.Relevant experience demonstrating a thorough understanding of TV, radio and digital production workflows.Familiarity with ScheduLINK and iNews software is an asset.Proficiency with Google Workspace tools.Working knowledge of radio studios and booths, as well as TV studios and control rooms.Knowledge of audio and video feed systems (NGCN, satellite, Dejero) is an asset.Strong leadership abilities, the capacity to work independently, excellent organizational and operational planning skills, and a high degree of self-motivation and initiative.Excellent interpersonal skills.Creative problem-solving skills with a track record of helping develop innovative procedures to deliver responsive, collaborative support.Ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines, both independently and within a team.Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with diverse internal teams and clients, tailoring service to production needs and expectations while seeking cost savings and optimizing staff and equipment usage.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, responding to the needs of clients and colleagues in a timely and efficient manner.Experience creating and updating records within operational databases.Strong service orientation.Fluency in French required.Fluency in English is an asset.Deep knowledge of Radio-Canada programming across all platforms (TV, radio, digital).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 nextstep 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] 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:123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full time