Director, ICI TÉLÉ, Arts, Variety, Factual and Sports Programming (Entertainment, Sports, ICI T

Director, ICI TÉLÉ, Arts, Variety, Factual and Sports Programming (Entertainment, Sports, ICI TOU.TV) (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid) Status Of Employment

Permanent

English, French

• English (Reading - B
  - Intermediate)
• English (Speaking - B
  - Intermediate)
• English (Writing - B
  - Intermediate)
• French (Reading - C
  - Advanced)
• French (Speaking - C
  - Advanced)
• French (Writing - C
  - Advanced)

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.

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This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Radio-Canada Television, you will lead and manage all operations involved in producing and launching original French-language content across ICI TÉLÉ, ICI ARTV and ICI EXPLORA.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with key departments across Radio-Canada, including ICI TOU.TV, Digital Products & Innovation, Communications (social media, public relations and promotion), Partnerships, Sales, Schedule & Broadcasting, Business & Rights, Administrative Services, Regional Media and Technical Production.
You will lead the Arts, Variety, Factual and Sports Programming team, supporting and mentoring content managers to drive their professional growth and development.

• Production Coordination:
  Plan and oversee all original productions within the division. Manage project life cycles in partnership with internal teams and external producers, ensuring efficient resource allocation and meeting deadlines right up to final delivery across all platforms (ICI TÉLÉ, ICI ARTV, ICI EXPLORA and ICI TOU.TV).
• Audience Engagement and Reach:
  Maximize content discoverability, drive engagement across all platforms and deepen Canadians’ connection to their public broadcaster.
• Producer Relations:
  Provide day-to-day guidance to producers throughout the creative process - from pitch and development to final broadcast. Ensure projects align with the division’s strategic goals and Radio-Canada’s mandate.
• Cross-Departmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a key liaison between Radio-Canada’s core departments - including ICI TOU.TV, Digital Products & Innovation, Communications (social media, public relations and promotion), Partnerships, Sales, Schedule & Broadcasting, Business & Rights, Administrative Services, Regional Media and Technical Production - to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
• Digital Transformation:
  Translate senior leadership’s strategic direction into concrete action plans, leveraging the strength of traditional television programming to drive growth across all digital platforms.
• Major Event Management:
  Coordinate the execution of high-profile, international projects (e.g., the Olympics, Eurovision Song Contest) through tight, cross-functional collaboration.
• Regulatory and Institutional Compliance:
  Ensure production decisions and processes strictly uphold Radio-Canada’s obligations to official language minority communities (OLMCs) and Indigenous partners.

• Team Management and Engagement:
  Lead, inspire and engage the Arts, Variety, Factual and Sports Programming team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Supervision and Mentorship:
  Supervise content managers, support them in their day-to-day roles, evaluate performance and implement tailored professional development plans to help them grow in their roles.
• Human Resources Management:
  Manage human resources and labour relations in a unionized environment, ensuring full…