Traffic Coordinator

CPAC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a Traffic Coordinator in Ottawa. You will manage daily broadcast logs, ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in broadcasting and over 3 years of experience in a relevant field. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and requires bilingualism as an asset.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in traffic, programming, or broadcast operations.
• Strong knowledge of CRTC logging and broadcast compliance standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily broadcast logs.
• Assign program elements into scheduling software.
• Oversee workflows for simultaneous interpretation and closed captioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Diploma/degree in broadcasting or equivalent experience

Tools

Traffic/scheduling software (e.g., BroadView, Dalet)

MS Office Suite

Excel (including basic VBA macros)

Job description

The Role

Based in Ottawa, the Traffic Coordinator, reports directly to the COO and is an integral part of the day-to-day operation of the channel, contributing to CPAC’s regulatory compliance and working on strategic programming files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and confident making decisions in a dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily broadcast logs, ensuring programming and promos meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Assign program elements (titles, categories, languages, formats, metadata) into scheduling software and maintain accurate program records.
• Oversee the workflows for simultaneous interpretation and closed captioning and work with external vendors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Schedule and reconcile logs daily, resolving playback or scheduling issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with Programming, Promotions, and Master Control to ensure accurate placement and delivery of content.
• Monitor and report on compliance requirements (CRTC categories, Canadian content, closed captioning, interpretation, original hours).
• Communicate program schedules and changes. Highlight internally and to third-party listings services (IPG/EPG/TV guides).
• Track and report on broadcast statistics, including weekly Numeris data and internal compliance metrics.
• Troubleshoot technical or scheduling issues affecting on-air playback.
• Support other operational and programming needs as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in broadcasting, television/radio production, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in traffic, programming, or broadcast operations.
• Strong knowledge of CRTC logging and broadcast compliance standards.
• Proficiency with traffic/scheduling software and media asset management tools (e.g., BroadView, Dalet).
• Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite, including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
• Adept with Excel including basic VBA macros, advanced formulas, conditional formatting
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Bilingualism (English/French) considered a strong asset

This is a full time, regular position with competitive benefits. The successful candidate will be required to work primarily in the Ottawa office.

Please submit your application in confidence to:

CPAC
1750-45 O’Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
Attention: Andrea Di Carlo, Human Resources

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CPAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.