Director, Modernization & Change Enablement (Hybrid/Telework) Permanent Position Language Requirement: English, French Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - C - Advanced) 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.

Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department. The Director, Modernization and Change Enablement will drive the establishment and embedding of the People & Culture Change Leadership workstream. This individual will design enterprise-wide change management strategies to foster collaborationminimize resistance, optimize workforce agility, and ensure a smooth transition toward achieving the organization’s modern talent and strategic goals.

Reporting into the Executive Director, Talent, Organizational Effectiveness and Change , this role acts as a critical bridge between human resources strategy and business operations. The Director will partner closely with project teams, business leaders, and employees to embed sustainable capabilities and drive continuous improvement across the organization. Working across functions, the Director will design and implement key structures, such as the Enterprise Change Council, to align portfolio demands with employee capacity.

Your work will directly support CBC/Radio-Canada’s strategic pillars of Proximity, Digital agility, and Bringing people together.

Establish Governance: Design, stand up, and govern the newly formed Enterprise Change Council to serve as the central governing body for cross-functional change alignment.

Manage the Portfolio: Lead Council sessions to aggregate, review, and evaluate the enterprise change portfolio, proactively identifying change collision risks, sequencing conflicts, and organizational saturation points.

Strategic Change

Leadership & Transformation Formulate and execute a comprehensive change management and organizational transformation strategy aligned with the broader talent and engagement roadmap.





Embed Best Practices: Standardize and embed enterprise-wide change management methodologies, uniting human resources, operations, and leadership across various functions and regions.

Measure Readiness: Co-design organizational change readiness and cultural pulse frameworks aligned with the enterprise Employee Listening strategy to gauge and build the capacity for continuous strategic evolution.

Drive Communications: Develop and execute strategic communication plans that elevate employee voices, promote transparency, and maximize engagement throughout transformation lifecycles.

Design Capability Programs: Oversee the coordination and design of integrated training programs to equip employees with the new skills, competencies, and mindsets required to embrace modern working models. Implementation, Analytics & Cultural Sustainability Integrate with HR: Collaborate across broader People & Culture teams to seamlessly integrate change management actions into existing workforce initiatives and program lifecycles. Monitor progress and address change fatigue or institutional resistance proactively through data‑driven, analytical approaches.

Promote deep alignment between organizational culture, workforce behavior, and long‑term strategic objectives to ensure sustainable, long‑term success. Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required) Advanced certification in Change Management (e.g. 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in change management, organizational development, talent management, or related fields ~ Proven success leading enterprise‑wide modernization or human resources transformation initiatives within complex, cross‑functional, and matrixed environments. ~ Direct, proven experience establishing, standing up, or operating an executive‑level governance body or steering committee (such as a Change Council) ~ Experience operating in public service, media,



or similarly regulated/bilingual landscapes is preferred Deep mastery of change management frameworks, portfolio governance, and workforce transformation methodologies. Exceptional facilitation, communication, and emotional intelligence, with a natural ability to resolve conflicts and align matrixed stakeholders at the executive level.

Strong project management discipline, specifically regarding how to map portfolio‑level change saturation and embed agile frameworks into massive organizational shifts. An analytical and strategic mindset capable of turning workforce data and engagement metrics into actionable insights.

Experience with collaboration and project management tools, e.g. Bilingualism (English/French) is required. Occasional travel may be required Helps people shift toward a different perspective in a collaborative and positive manner Accountability: Recognizes, takes ownership, and engages in course correction of decisions and subsequent actions Engages in reflective thinking and challenges one’s personal assumptions in light of current arguments and verifiable information 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 Diversity and Inclusion 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. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.

Full time #

📌 Director, Modernization & Change Enablement (Hybrid/Telework) (Canada)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Canada