Brand Ambassador, Radio On-Call; French Services

Position Title: Brand Ambassador, Radio-Canada (On-Call) (French Services)

Status of Employment: Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement: French

Language

Skills:

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada: At 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.

We are currently seeking promotional officers (brand ambassador) for Radio-Canada Regional Marketing Communications in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area and regional Ontario to lead activations during French-speaking community events.

Are you energetic, enthusiastic, cheerful and professional? Do you love working with the public? Then join our team for this assignment!

Conduct on-site activities promoting CBC/Radio-Canada French Services primarily to a French-speaking audience; transport and set up equipment on-site; hand out promotional material; and interact with participants and passers-by, providing them with information about the Corporation and its programming. A solid command of English is essential so that you can also engage with English-speaking attendees during the event.

Create a memorable experience for Canadians to connect them with the brand!

• Greet the general public.
• Engage with the public to promote Radio-Canada products (e.g., regional and national programming across our platforms and apps), presenting standout content and encouraging people to check it out.
• Help transport and set up material, and be responsible for Corporation equipment in the field.
• Work with on-site contacts to ensure that security measures and public health guidelines are followed.
• Complete the appropriate forms and documents to follow up on events; compile participant comments and feedback in summary reports, following up as required to help improve future events.
• Help Radio-Canada stand out from the competition.

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to be resourceful, proactive and trustworthy
• Interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with people of all ages
• Ability to speak French fluently
• Ability to speak English, an asset
• Driver’s licence valid in the province
• Ability to travel across Ontario, including to Sudbury, Toronto, Windsor and Ottawa, as well as to Gatineau in Quebec

• Experience as an audience wrangler
• Knowledge or education in marketing communications, sales, theatre, film studies or any other specialization related to the duties described above
• Knowledge of the media environment and the public broadcaster’s competitive advantages (different mandate from that of private broadcasters)

Please note these positions are on-call and part-time. There is a possibility of being added to a candidate database of on-call employees for future jobs.

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 next step 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…