Speaker - Close Captioner (French Services)

Radio-Canada; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national broadcaster in Moncton, New Brunswick, is seeking a speaker/close captioner to use voice recognition software and provide live closed captions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, three years of relevant experience, and fluency in French. The role is part-time and includes working under pressure while managing priorities. Knowledge of current events is essential. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years' relevant experience including two (2) as a Closed Captioner.

Responsibilities

• Use voice recognition software and closed-caption live programs.
• Transcribe and broadcast the content of programs as closed captions.

Skills

Vast general knowledge

Knowledge of current events and newsmakers

Ability to work under pressure

Priority management and organizational skills

Knowledge of software that controls caption display

Knowledge of voice recognition software

Good knowledge of the MS Office suite

Fluent in French

Knowledge of English is an asset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Status of Employment

Temporary (STTRC)

Position Language Requirement

English, French

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

2025-12-17 11:59 PM

Your role

As a speaker/close captioner you will be using voice recognition software, closed‑caption live programs for the deaf and hearing impaired. You will also have to transcribe and broadcast the content of program as closed captions for the deaf and hearing impaired in keeping in accordance with Corporation standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years' relevant experience including two (2) as a Closed Captioner.

Skills

• Vast general knowledge.
• Knowledge of current events and newsmakers.
• Ability to work under pressure, priority management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of software that controls caption display.
• Knowledge of voice recognition software.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office suite and of computers.
• Fluent in the working language (French).
• Knowledge of the other official language (English) is an asset.
• Candidates may be subject to skills testing.

Selected Candidates Will Be Subject To The Following Tests

• French tests.
• Interview.

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.

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

165 Main St, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1B8

Work Schedule

Part time