Associate Producer, Unscripted Content, Indigenous Pathways Program; Telework​/Hybrid

Position Title: Associate Producer, Unscripted Content, Indigenous Pathways Program (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement: English

Language

Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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.

Indigenous Pathways is a paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity designed to support First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals in honing their professional skills  program provides training within an all-Indigenous cohort, personalized career development, and hands-on work experience. No prior journalism or media production education or job experience is required to apply. The current program runs from October 2026 through June 2027.

This year, the CBC Docs digital team is delighted to host a Pathways participant. This team is responsible for how all of our commissioned documentaries show up on the web, social, You Tube and CBC Gem. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in documentary storytelling to work on a wide range of content and gain a better understanding of how films reach audiences.

This is a full-time role based in Toronto with a hybrid work model, allowing for both home and in-office collaboration as required. Please note that relocation costs are not covered.

• Are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
• Have a deep interest in digital and video storytelling.
• Are eager to gain practical, hands-on experience at CBC.
• Are interested in developing technical skills.
• Have some experience with shooting, editing, or publishing video for any platform.
• Are a critical thinker who demonstrates strong ethics and integrity.
• Are a collaborative communicator and team player.

• Develop essential skills and tools for a career in media.
• Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, imagery, and sound.
• Create content that connects with Indigenous audiences and reflects diverse perspectives.
• Build meaningful relationships with mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous colleagues.
• Gain valuable professional experience.

• Familiarity with digital publishing and social media
• Experience with documentary or other unscripted storytelling
• Strong organizational skills

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 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

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.

Primary

Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time