Resource Specialist, Scheduling; On Call); French Services); On Site

Position: Resource Specialist, Scheduling (On Call) (French Services) (On Site)
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Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée)
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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.

Unposting Date::59 PMYour role CBC/Radio-Canada is currently seeking a Resource Specialist to work in the newsroom on planning the human and technical resources required for all our radio, television and web productions. This posting is for backfill purposes for occasional work. This is an on call position.

You will be responsible to plan, organize and provide staff, schedules, facilities, and equipment needed for content production, in keeping with program constraints and requirements. They will also oversee schedule coordination and team assignment, aiming for efficient and cost-effective use of human/physical resources.

More specifically, you will plan for, select, organize, acquire or provide staff, facilities, and materials needed to produce programs or program segments. Planning responsibilities include pre-production, production, and post-production, following through to format and telecast requirements. General direction is provided but there is latitude for and an expectation of independent judgment and initiative. You will work on multiple projects at once with constant interruption, and you must meet critical deadlines within a live and recorded TV/radio/web segment.

Tact and diplomacy are essential, as decisions must satisfy the needs of several stakeholders with varying priorities.

Key Tasks:

With senior managers, producers, unit managers and technical directors, contribute to long- and short-term planning for productions by attending meetings or receiving specific requests.

Provide advice on cost saving and other possible advantages to clients.

Resolve conflicting resource requests.

Identify and obtain the appropriate staff, facilities, materials and services for any given production. In so doing, ensure that resources are available when required.

Provide an overview of all production activities and recommend corrective action to accommodate timeline changes or the needs of new and additional productions.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all collective agreements and corporate policies.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

College graduate from a broadcasting program or equivalent TV broadcasting experience.

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience demonstrating a solid understanding of the television/radio/web production processes is an asset.

Knowledge of Schedu All and iNews software is an asset.

Mastery of the functionalities of the Google suite.

Strong leadership skills; able to work without supervision; highly tactful, well organized; very motivated self-starter.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Able to come up with creative solutions and assist in developing innovative procedures to ensure collaborative and responsive service.

Able to work alone as part of a team, under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Able to efficiently collaborate and develop synergy with various partners and clients, with a view to providing service adapted to production needs and expectations, while also aiming for cost savings and efficient use of human and material…