Strategic Programs Lead — National Initiatives (Bilingual)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor to shape and drive national programs. You will partner with Corporate Development, engage senior executives, and liaise with external partners to advance CBC’s priorities.

The role blends strategic planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional leadership in a telework/hybrid environment. The candidate should bring 5–7 years in strategy or related fields, fluency in English and French, and a proven ability to translate complex information into actionable

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in strategy development, relationship management, project management, journalism, marketing or public service media.
• Fluent in English and French (reading, writing and speaking).
• Experience liaising with third parties and external partners.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent organizational, logistical and planning skills.
• Ability to lead meetings (in-person and virtual) and set agendas.
• Strong preparation and presentation of communications and decks.
• Ability to negotiate with senior leaders.
• Comfort with quantitative and qualitative research materials.
• Comfortable with legal documents and budgets.
• Understanding of the Canadian media landscape and CBC/Radio-Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and tactics to maximize CBC/Radio-Canada’s leadership on key initiatives.
• Monitor activities, trends and research related to key initiatives.
• Explore new opportunities to advance key initiatives in line with media industry needs and Canadians.
• Ensure tracking of daily activities and project progress for reporting and planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in Corporate Development.
• Build relationships with CBC/Radio-Canada senior executives and external partners.
• Prepare and present relevant materials to the Corporate Development Team, Senior Executives, Board and stakeholders.
• Represent CBC/Radio-Canada at meetings to advance public service priorities.
• Manage the operating budget.

Skills

Strategy development

Relationship management

Project management

Public service media

Marketing

Journalism

Job description

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor to shape and drive national programs. You will partner with Corporate Development, engage senior executives, and liaise with external partners to advance CBC’s priorities.

The role blends strategic planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional leadership in a telework/hybrid environment. The candidate should bring 5–7 years in strategy or related fields, fluency in English and French, and a proven ability to translate complex information into actionable