Administrative Business Partner, Business And Rights And Content Optimization (English Services)

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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.
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Your role
“Working in this role allowed me to gain an in-depth understanding of very different aspects of CBC and collaborate with various teams. I was also able to take ownership of a number of projects and play a critical role in their success. This role is incredibly unique - no two days in the role look alike - and that’s what keeps it interesting!” - Former Administrative Business Partner
If you join CBC’s business team, you join a team that negotiates the business deals connected to the stories that are important to Canadians. If you like the idea of being at the heart of the programs which CBC delivers while looking forward to try to keep complicated business terms simple in a quickly-changing industry, this is the place for you.
Please note: This is a temporary role ending in May 2024.
The Business & Rights and Content Optimization (“B&R/CO”) department at the CBC is seeking an Administrative Business Partner to help the Executive Director, the Director of Digital Rights, the Content Accessibility Lead and the Environmental Sustainability Lead keep the department (and the work that each role is responsible for) rolling forward in a smart, coordinated and nimble way.
In this role, you are responsible for the traditional executive assistant tasks as well as organizing and leading projects, workshops and sessions. You will also manage technology especially with respect to online content and workshops and sessions.You will be expected to navigate closed captioning, sign language and other languages, conduct research, assess and analyze and present data efficiently.
Key Tasks

• Responsible for the organization of the day-to-day operation of our department (including training and professional development plans; responses to internal surveys and feedback; preparation of contracts for contract employees; other human resources transactions for B&R team members) and for establishing priorities to ensure adequate resources/facilities are available.
• Provide administrative and clerical support for the office of the Executive Director and the Director of Digital Rights, English Services, as well as some additional support to the Content Accessibility Lead and Environmental Sustainability Lead.
• Maintain B&R’s presence on the external B&R website for independent producers - https://www.cbc.ca/businessandrights/ - as well as on the employee portal (IO). You will be the point person on B&R for the new CBC Independent Producers’ website, which is currently under construction.
• You will be privy to, and responsible for, advanced confidential and sensitive information relating to organizational restructuring, budgeting, financial impacts and matters pertaining to labour relations, relating to all affiliations.
• Create contracts for B&R/CO’s employees.
• Organize the Executive Director's and the Director of Digital Rights’ time according to priorities and schedules as well as direct the flow of information with internal/external sources, assessing the urgency and importance of queries/problems and ensuring a timely response/resolution.
• Organize, manage and lead content workshops, training sessions, and large internal meetings (including all technological aspects on zoom, Google Meet, YouTube).
• Conceive, develop, research and prepare presentations, summaries and reports (including on Google Slides, Powerpoint and Prezi), including synthesizing the research material you have gathered and presenting it effectively.
• Point person for B&R/C for training initiatives.
• Conduct research and distill it into its most important/relevant components. This may span environmental initiatives and financing; content accessibility initiatives and financing; regulatory frameworks; government policy; international media trends and financing; digital media platforms; internal CBC databases; industry news sources; and more.
• Manipulate and input data to create spreadsheets, statistical reports, graphs and videos on various rights and program information.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, control and create all data management and research.
• Maintain directories and helpful information on B&R/CO employees and be responsible for the annual “Rights Report” as well as other regular reports.

We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• Experience with website creation, maintenance and organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of administrative systems and processes.
• It is important to us that you care and understand the value of diversity and strive to foster an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• Good analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Superior knowledge of and experience with computer software and tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workplace.
• Ability to perform research and an ability to synthesize data and present it clearly, no matter the topic, including the ability to find things quickly online, consult and digest published reports, and gather relevant information from industry periodicals and internal databases.
• Post secondary education in business/legal/office administration, project management, or related discipline as well as demonstrable related working experience.
• Initiative and creativity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as tact, diplomacy and flexibility.
• Requires discretion to perform all duties with confidentiality.
• Knowledge of CBC's corporate policies and procedures would be an asset.
• Technical experience with content creation on Zoom, Google and/or YouTube.
• Knowledge of Livelink and SAP would be an asset.
• Availability and flexibility to work beyond normal office hours.
• At least three (3) years experience working as an Administrative or Executive Assistant to a senior executive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Experience in a media organization would be desirable.
• Super experience with graphic design and slide decks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deal with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
To Apply
Think this job is meant for you but worried you don’t have it all? At CBC we know that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. Hands-on experience, intelligence, innovation, a passion for learning and a team-focused approach can combine to form the best set of qualifications. If you feel you meet all or most of the qualifications we are seeking; and you are excited by the possibility of growing our company, take a chance and express your interest here.
All employees of CBC/Radio-Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of December 1st 2021 unless exempted based on a medical/religious ground. As per this requirement, employees must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to all employees. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify if you meet the conditions of employment, you will be asked to provide an attestation confirming your COVID-19 vaccination status.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Job Family
Revenue
Primary Location
Toronto
Position Language Requirement
English Only
Language Skill Level (Reading)
Language Skill Level (Writing)
Language Skill Level (Speaking)
Status of Employment
Temporary
Work schedule(s)
Full-time
Job Posting Date
Jul 24, 2023, 9:37:47 PM
Unposting Date
Aug 2, 2023, 11:59:00 PM