Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program English Services; On-Site

Position: Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program English Services) (On-Site)
Position Title
Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, Halifax (English Services) (On‑Site)

Status of Employment
Temporary Long‑Term (Fixed‑Term)

Position Language Requirement
English

Language Skills
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Program Overview
The Indigenous Pathways Program is a 9‑month, paid, full‑time career launchpad designed to empower First Nations, Inuit, and Métis storytellers. From October 2026 to June 2027, you will gain specialized training in multimedia journalism—covering everything from ethics to story development—alongside immersive, hands‑on work experience and dedicated career mentorship. We prioritize your unique voice and perspective, so no prior journalism education or experience is required.

Program Structure

October | Foundations:
Immerse yourself in CBC culture, connect with your cohort, and learn the landscape of the national broadcaster.

November–December | Skill Building:
Participate in intensive training to sharpen your craft, identify core strengths, and build your personalized development roadmap.

January–June | Newsroom Placement:
Step into the field and gain real‑world experience, producing impactful stories directly within a fast‑paced CBC newsroom.

March–June | Cultivate your craft:
Integrate your learnings to refine your professional vision, showcase your unique voice, and explore long‑term career opportunities at CBC.

Location and Schedule
This position will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and requires full‑time on‑site presence. Primary location: 6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7. Number of openings: 1.

Work schedule:

Full time.

Eligibility

First Nations, Inuit, or Métis with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community.

Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC.

Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas.

A collaborative and principled storyteller with strong critical‑thinking skills.

Candidate Profile

You are ready to launch your career as a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis journalist.

You possess a drive for multimedia storytelling across audio, video, and text.

You are deeply connected to your community and eager to amplify its stories.

You want to immerse yourself in a fast‑paced newsroom to gain practical, high‑impact experience.

Program Outcomes

Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism.

Explore multi‑platform storytelling through writing, images, and sound.

Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives.

Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous CBC colleagues.

EEO Statement
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

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