Senior Advisor, National Programs – Telework

Radio-Canada

Senior Advisor managing national programs for CBC/Radio-Canada. Lead strategic initiatives and liaise with stakeholders for public service media.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategy development, relationship management, and project management within the media industry, with a strong ability to communicate effectively in both English and French. Proven skills in budget management, presentation preparation, and understanding of the Canadian media landscape are essential.

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Strategy DevelopmentRelationship ManagementProject ManagementBilingual Proficiency (English and French)Budget Management

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Hard Skills

Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementBudget ManagementPresentation PreparationQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchLegal Document Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsEmotional IntelligenceNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsLogistical Skills

Industry Keywords

Canadian Media LandscapePublic Service MediaCorporate DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementMeeting Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement strategies and tactics to maximize CBC/Radio-Canada’s leadership on key initiatives
Monitor activities, trends and research related to key initiatives
Continuously explore new opportunities to advance and improve key initiatives in alignment with the changing needs of the media industry and Canadians
Ensure effective tracking of daily activities and broader project progress to facilitate ad-hoc reporting and long-term planning
Work closely with senior leadership in Corporate Development
Build relationships, and continually liaise, with internal CBC and Radio-Canada senior executives
Build relationships, and continually liaise, with external partners (e.g. other public service media, partners, other organizations)
As required, prepare and present relevant materials to the Corporate Development Team, Senior Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other key internal stakeholders
As required, act as a representative of CBC/Radio-Canada to various meetings to advance the Corporation’s public service priorities
Manage the operating budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of relevant experience in strategy development, relationship management, project management, journalism, marketing, and/or public service media
Full proficiency in English and French (reading, writing, and oral)
Experience in relationship management and liaising with third-parties
Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable plans
Exceptional organizational, logistical, and planning skills
Ability to organize, set agendas, manage, and lead meetings (in-person and virtual settings)
Highly skilled in the preparation and presentation of communications and meeting materials (including information decks)
Ability to negotiate with and present to senior leaders
Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative research materials
Comfortable working with legal documents
Comfortable working with budgets
Understanding of the Canadian media landscape and the unique position of CBC/Radio-Canada
High emotional intelligence and the ability to work independently and effectively across diverse components and departments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements