Unit Production Manager - Olympics/Paralympics, Partnership Content LA28 (Toronto) (English Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Mentorship and career development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Unit Production Manager for Olympics content in Toronto. You will oversee production planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, coordinating with CBC Sports executives and external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities include staff coordination, contract administration, and liaison with Business Affairs; strong financial acumen and process discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business/Finance or equivalent experience.
• At least five years in features production or related field.
• Ability to interpret labour and talent agreements, CBC policies and practices.
• Strong skills with financial systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create production plans and budgets for Olympic features with CBC teams.
• Control and authorize program expenditures and monitor budget variances.
• Coordinate pre-, post-, and production logistics including remote locations.
• Negotiate goods and services with internal and external sources.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Team leadership

French (asset)

Google Suite

Excel

Education

University degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

General ledger tools

Job description

Position Title:Unit Production Manager - Olympics/Paralympics, Partnership Content LA28 (Toronto) (English Services)Status of Employment:Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage Skills:English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)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 PMYour roleCBC Olympics has built a reputation for “best in class” content and sport production. We’ve identified the need for a temporary Senior Analyst position (working title Unit Production Manager) reporting to the Senior Director - Sports.Responsible for the production & financial management of features & branded content produced for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and overseeing all production logistics. Collaborates with National and International Organizing Sports Committees to ensure efficient content production.In this role they will work directly with the CBC Sports Executive Producers and Unit Production Managers for each CBC Sports component.Key TasksCreates production plans and budgets for sports features in collaboration with the production teams (CBC and Radio-Canada), sales and marketing team and program area senior management.Controls and authorises program expenditures. Evaluates financial status on a continuous basis. Analyses budget variances and recommends a course of action to maintain budget integrity.Determines which suppliers and personnel best meet production requirements. Determines level of spending for each production component according to overall budgetary restrictions.Coordinates and oversees all aspects of pre-production, post production and production including all remote location and logistics.Negotiates for the acquisition of goods and services for the production for both internal and external sources.Coordinates staff and delegates responsibility, in conjunction with the Producers, to ensure the smooth operation of the program unit. Hires freelancers as required. Counsels production unit, performers, crew and staff. Contributes to the cohesiveness of crew.In consultation with senior production personnel, hires freelance personnel who are best suited to production and its budgetary parameters.Decides accountability of staff personnel recommended for assignment to the program, in conjunction with the Producers.Coordinates crew travel. Interprets and applies talent and labour agreements, CBC policies and CBC/industry business practices. Initiates and liaises with Business Affairs department for the preparation of contracts.Administers contracts to ensure adherence to agreed terms. Ensures compliance with sound business practice on a per case basisDecides how to achieve optimum deployment of personnel and services. Daily operational decisions required for production and unit.Prepares financial reports of the Olympic Features & Branded Content file at month-end, quarter-end and year-end including commitments report and accrual calculations.Decides allocation of expenditures within an Olympic feature.Analyses program budget proposals for productions and recommends alternatives.This position is one of constant change and multiple priorities while juggling many productions and details. This is a unique position within a production unit and requires the ability to work without supervision.We are looking for a candidate with the following:University degree in Business/Finance or equivalent work experience.A thorough understanding of the production planning process, production needs and workflow.At least five years' experience of which three must involve work in features production or a closely related industry, which is directly related to the area of assignment.The ability to interpret labour and talent agreements, CBC Policies, Business Practices and CBC Corporate Structure.A high degree of facility with Financial Systems (general ledger, resource planning, scheduling and tracking tools).The ability to provide financial information in a manner that meets the needs of production and of senior managementStrong computer skills are important, particularly the Google suite of products and a high degree of efficiency with Microsoft Excel.A creative and solution driven approach to keep the production on schedule and on budgetMust be highly articulate and be able to listen, empathise, support and challenge others. Interaction with others is a daily requirement.Advise management on the intricacies of production for the purposes of corporation progress and change.Must be able to maintain concentration, accuracy and control of the production which requires an individual who can exercise good judgement, initiatives, problem solving skills and decision making capabilities.Bilingualism (French) is an asset.Excellent negotiating, communication, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, along with proven judgement and tact.Open to new ideas and approaches.Extremely motivated self-starter.Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends as required. (for example, during the Olympics or other international sporting events).What we bring:CBC Sports offers a creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.Mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent.An environment which favours collaboration, inclusion, creativity and innovation.Hybrid work opportunities.Flexibility in work schedules to help contribute to a healthy work/life balance.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:Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full time