Position Title:

Specialist, Strategic Supply Management (Finance) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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.

Unposting Date:

2025-07-03 11:59 PM

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

CBC/Radio-Canada is currently looking to continue the development of its Environmental, social and governance (ESG) procurement activities. As an ESG Specialist, you will be supporting the overall implementation of its ESG procurement initiative.

Reporting to the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Procurement Advisor, you will participate in and influence changes to ensure ESG is embedded in procurement and the supply

chain. You will be supporting the ESG Procurement Advisor for the improvement, the execution and the follow-through of ESG initiatives as well as the Directive on Sustainable procurement.

This is in support of the procurement activities related to the following strategic plans:

Sustainability

EDI

.

Indigenous

.

Accessibility

Fighting child and forced labour (to respect the new

Federal Act

).

The assignment is planned to start early Fall 2025 for a one-year period (date to be confirmed).

This includes but is not limited to the following activities:

• Offer expertise in ESG procurement and cultivate relationships with pertinent internal stakeholders while also fostering EDI values.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to operational teams on ESG procurement.
• Embed environmental, social, and governance factors within evaluation criteria and procurement processes.
• Track and support the measurement of progress in ESG procurement initiatives and future procurement systems.
• Enhance and manage changes to guidelines and checklists for ESG-focused procurement documents.
• Work on the implementation and support changes to the Directive on Sustainable Procurement.
• Support relationship building with indigenous or underrepresented groups and communities according to the business needs.
• Collaborate with the national team to support Indigenous and reconciliation activities.
• Support the development of the risk analysis and mitigation strategies needed to fight child and forced labour in our supply chain.

We are looking for a candidate with the following :

• Very good understanding of ESG principles (Environment, Social, Governance) and their application in organizations or procurement.
• At least three years of experience in ESG or sustainability is required
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles.
• Experience with procurement or supply management or knowledge is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and communities is a strong asset.
• Experience with accessibility is an asset.
• Experience in process and procedure document drafting is an asset.
• Working knowledge of sustainability and including sustainability criteria in the procurement process is an asset.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive and solution-oriented mindset, even when faced with operational challenges.
• Ability to use software applications (Google environment, office suite, excel and or presentation software).
• Ability to support data analysis and measure progress.
• Ability to manage projects and priorities effectively.
• Bilingual (French and English spoken and written)
• Able to travel in Canada when required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

recruitment@cbc.ca

.

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:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time