Position Title Coordinator, Schedules (French Services)

Status Of Employment Permanent

Position Language Requirement French

Language Skills 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 2025-07-01 11:59 PM

Role As Scheduling Co-ordinator, you are responsible for vetting and co-ordinating the flow of information among all relevant departments in order to determine broadcast schedules based on radio lineups.

Description Of Duties

• Review documentation and information from a variety of sources to identify and vet data related to programming lineups, schedules, broadcasting terms and conditions, etc.
• Complete and manage information related to the broadcast of programs/series and one-off productions in WideOrbit; code the relevant CRTC information.
• Based on radio program slotting, determine broadcast schedules in the WideOrbit system.
• Analyze data; create, code and manage broadcast sources and platforms.
• Co-ordinate all activities surrounding programming changes, whether planned or caused by unexpected events. Analyze the impact of programming or other changes in order to make the required adjustments; follow up, take necessary remedial action and notify the affected departments (regional stations, Communications, Radio Traffic, Media Presentation Centre, Archives).
• Record programs for rebroadcast and archival purposes.
• Book broadcast circuits in ScheduLink.
• Attend special-event production meetings.
• Track trouble reports.
• Work closely with the Senior Co-ordinator.
• Draft personal services or freelance contracts by job type based on pre-established templates, following up on signatures and preparing payroll transactions.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years’ experience performing related duties.
• Experience analyzing a variety of documents and entering data in multiple system interfaces a major asset.
• High level of comfort learning new software applications and assimilating technical concepts.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems that are varied in nature.
• Interest in performing tasks that demand precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage stress and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge

• Very good knowledge of Windows and the Google Workspace environment.
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written French.
• Knowledge of scheduling software.
• Good knowledge of radio and programming produced by Radio-Canada’s Radio and Audio teams.
• Familiarity with the WideOrbit scheduling system.
• Knowledge of ScheduLink.
• Knowledge of broadcasting principles.
• Knowledge of English an asset.

Selection Process

• Interview.

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