Bilingual Senior Indigenous Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist (Telework/Hybrid) Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement

English, French Language Skills

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - B - Intermediate), French (Speaking - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - B - Intermediate) At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. 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. CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public service media company.

As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages. We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

This breadth of mandate creates a uniquely meaningful employee experience: our teams contribute directly to reflecting Canada’s diversity, amplifying underrepresented voices, and serving audiences in every region of the country. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is a key organizational priority, and we are working to remove barriers and create meaningful employment opportunities for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates.

The Senior Indigenous Strategic Talent Acquisition

Specialist plays a pivotal role in transforming the organization's workforce. This specialist is the driving force behind the design and execution of recruitment strategies, working to significantly boost Indigenous representation and inclusion at every level in alignment with the National Indigenous Strategy. Serving as a corporation-wide strategic partner, they strengthen Indigenous outreach and build culturally informed practices to ensure better representation across the entire organization.

The work goes beyond conventional recruitment; This involves a deep commitment to building authentic talent pipelines,



creating culturally safer spaces for Indigenous professionals, and navigating the sensitive complexities of identity verification with care. Ultimately, this role is about effecting systemic change, focusing on removing barriers and cultivating recruitment partnerships built on a foundation of trust and genuine reciprocity. This critical role is dedicated to attracting, engaging, and retaining Indigenous talent from coast to coast to coast.

Lead the development and execution of corporate Indigenous recruitment strategies, programs, and outreach initiatives to attract, hire, and retain First Nations, Inuit, and Métis talent across all occupational groups. Act as a senior subject matter expert, advising management and HR partners on culturally appropriate, inclusive, trauma-informed, and bias-aware hiring practices. Review, modernize, and decolonize existing recruitment processes to eliminate systemic barriers facing Indigenous applicants.

Apply best practices for Indigenous-led verification of identity and authenticity, collaborating respectfully with Indigenous organizations and Employee Resource Groups. Partnerships & Talent Pipeline Build and maintain solid, sustainable partnerships with Indigenous communities, organizations, educational institutions, and talent networks. Expand recruitment networks by collaborating with national Indigenous media, screen, and cultural organizations Establish sustainable recruitment streams, including internships, co-op programs, and career mobility initiatives.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying and removing systemic barriers in recruitment and staffing processes, thereby improving equity, accessibility, and candidate experience. Collaborate horizontally across the organization to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to Indigenous recruitment and workforce planning. Support change management by influencing stakeholders and embedding long‑term, sustainable improvements in hiring practices and inclusion.





Elevate and strengthen organizational awareness and cultural competence in Indigenous recruitment through advisory services, tools, and knowledge sharing. Data & Reporting Conduct workforce analysis and data‑driven assessments to identify representation gaps, inform strategies, and support succession planning through the development of Indigenous talent pools. Provide strategic reporting and recommendations to senior management to measure progress and drive continuous improvement.

Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent meaningful combination of education and community/professional experience. 5–7 years of progressive experience in full‑cycle recruitment or talent acquisition, with a proven track record of successfully attracting and retaining Indigenous talent. Demonstrated experience establishing relations of trust and reciprocity with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and professional networks.

Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or employment initiatives. Strong working knowledge of the reconciliation frameworks, employment equity, systemic barriers, and inclusive hiring practices. Ability to turn high‑level strategic direction into practical, daily recruitment operations.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to turn high‑level strategic pillars to practical, daily recruitment operations.

Indigenous cultural competency Bilingualism: Proficiency in English and French is required (particularly for supporting a bilingual or francophone Indigenous environment). Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check.

A mandatory Criminal record check. 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. Full time #

📌 Bilingual Senior Indigenous Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist (Telework/Hybrid) (Quebec)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Quebec