Music Librarian, French Services

Radio-Canada

Music Librarian acquiring and cataloguing digital tracks for CBC/Radio-Canada’s French content production. Advising teams on music selection and developing consistent cataloguing standards.

Posted 8/20/2026part-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in music asset acquisition, cataloguing, and diverse musical genres, while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Proficient in data management and customer service, with strong research skills and a command of French.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In MusicMusic Asset AcquisitionCataloguing Rules KnowledgeProficiency With VML DatabasesStrong Command Of French

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Hard Skills

Music SelectionData ManagementResearch SkillsAbility To Read Sheet MusicCataloguing Standards

Soft Skills

Customer-Service OrientationPassion For Research

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceVML Databases

Industry Keywords

Music GenresContent DiscoverabilityRegulatory RequirementsEmerging Media TechnologiesCBC/Radio-Canada Code Of Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acquire music assets from producers, distributors and external sources for ongoing and ad hoc production requirements
Select and recommend music for broadcast and digital media based on production team input
Provide expert guidance on music selection
Conduct research to resolve inquiries and recommend solutions regarding music acquisition and cataloguing
Advise managers and production staff
Prepare reports as required
Apply music and data-management expertise to catalogue digital tracks
Support content discoverability and regulatory requirements
Help create or refine cataloguing rules, standards and procedures for organizational consistency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent
Two (2) or more years’ experience performing similar or related duties
Knowledge of cataloguing rules
In-depth knowledge of diverse musical genres
Proficiency with VML databases is an asset
Strong customer-service orientation and a passion for research
Interest in emerging media technologies
Ability to read sheet music is an asset
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Strong command of French (working language)
Ability to complete an interview
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Mandatory criminal record check for candidates advancing in the recruitment process
Compliance with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Code of Conduct as a condition of employment
Must inform the employer of potential conflicts of interest

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telework/hybrid work arrangement
Temporary employment opportunity
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employer
Accommodation support during the recruitment process