Position Title
Associate Producer, Gem Social Indigenous Pathway program (English Services)(Telework/Hybrid)
Status of Employment
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement
English
Language Skills
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
Location
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Unposting Date
2026-08-07 11:59 PM
Program Overview
The Indigenous Pathways Program is a paid, full‑time, 9‑month learning and development opportunity designed to support First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals in honing their professional skills at CBC. The program provides training within an all‑Indigenous cohort, personalized career development, and hands‑on work experience. No prior journalism or media production education or job experience is required to apply. The current program runs from October 2026 through June 2027.
One candidate will be selected to work with each of this year’s host teams. This position is based in Toronto and will work within the CBC Gem Social team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in television, film and digital storytelling on social media to work in support of a wide range of content available on CBC’s streaming service.
This is a full‑time role utilizing a hybrid work model, allowing for both home and in‑office collaboration as required. Please note that relocation costs are not covered.
Who This Role Is For
First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals
Deep interest in digital storytelling, and the latest trends on social media (focus on Instagram and TikTok)
Passion for television and film within the community or beyond
Eager to gain practical, hands‑on experience at CBC
Interested in developing technical skills like video editing
Some experience with shooting, editing, or publishing video for any platform
Critical thinker who demonstrates solid ethics and integrity
Collaborative communicator and enthusiastic team player
In This Program, Participants Will
Develop essential skills and tools for a career in media
Explore multi‑platform storytelling using original and existing media
Create content that connects with Indigenous audiences and reflects diverse perspectives
Build meaningful relationships with mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous colleagues
Gain valuable professional experience
We Are Looking For a Candidate With the Following
Familiarity with digital publishing and social media
Experience with media production storytelling
Strong organizational and communication skills
Background Check Requirements
Mandatory Criminal record check
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BCB/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 chance 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.
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📌 Associate Producer, Gem Social Indigenous Pathway program (English Services)(Telework/Hybrid)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Ontario