Team Leader, Administration (French Services) at Radio-Canada

Position Title

Team Leader, Administration (French Services)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

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

2025-12-21 11:59 PM

Your role

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Team Lead, Administration to work with the management teams at the Ottawa station and support the stations across Ontario, under the supervision of the Director of Production and Resources. This position is based in Ottawa.

In this role, you must have experience in administration and team management, and demonstrate sound judgment and discretion. You will be expected to supervise a team of administrators and rigorously plan for operational needs. In-depth knowledge of how our stations operate is a valuable asset.

You will be responsible, among other things, for the management, optimization, and operation of administrative activities related to personnel, various projects, equipment, and budget management. You will also play a key role in the use of the Workday system.

You must demonstrate strong, positive leadership and interpersonal skills to maintain a harmonious and respectful work environment. You will support managers and employees with administrative guidance, ensuring compliance with current standards and policies and alignment with management’s directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish priorities for the administration sector in Ontario.
• Implement administrative solutions and processes tailored to managers’ needs, and ensure coordination between teams.
• Oversee planning, daily management, and employee development within your sector.
• Support and advise managers on HR and financial administrative processes, including approvals, relocations, and additional compensation.
• Develop recruitment, development, and retention strategies, notably by overseeing training and onboarding.
• Provide Workday administrative support (hiring, advancements, promotions, HR movements) for Ontario managers.
• Track staffing movements (primary assignments, secondary assignments, vacancies, abolished positions, etc.) and maintain hierarchical structures.
• Coordinate administrative support for preparing agreements and contracts in accordance with collective agreements, and provide guidance in this area.
• Prepare training tools for administrative support (for employees and managers).
• Plan and conduct individual meetings for performance management (PMR) within the administrative sector.
• Provide daily support to administrative officers (analysis and problem solving).
• Work closely with finance, communications, and human resources departments and ensure effective communication between teams.
• Produce summaries and reports at management’s request.
• Coordinate environmental initiatives at the Ottawa station.
• Perform all other administrative duties related to the position.
  
  

Your Profile

• College diploma (DEC) and at least five (5) years of varied experience in administrative support
• Ability to work effectively in unionized environments
• Autonomous, organized, and resourceful
• Able to manage several files simultaneously
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Strong interpersonal skills and ease in building relationships
• Skilled at handling sensitive situations and managing confidential information
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of internal standards, policies, and collective agreements
• Excellent spoken and written French and English
  
  

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 [email protected].

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:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number Of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time