Position Title: Communications Officer (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment: Permanent

Position Language Requirement: English

Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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: 2026-11-10 11:59 PM

Are you passionate about storytelling and connecting with communities? Are you an outgoing personality who is comfortable engaging people, from small groups to large audience gatherings? Do you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing news and broadcasting industry? Do you have demonstrated events experience, proven writing experience and an interest in working with an enthusiastic team on all things communications and marketing? This is the role for you.

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.

Your role

CBC Atlantic is looking for a Communications Officer to join the local CBC Marketing, Communications and Brand team.



The successful candidate will work with a team of communication professionals in a fast‑paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and brand events to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. This position reports to the Manager of Communications, Marketing and Brand in Halifax, representing Quebec and the Atlantic region, and requires someone with a passion for storytelling and relationship building, a flair and genuine joy for engaging with people, and a deep understanding of the diverse and changing demographics of the region. This position is hybrid. An in‑office presence in the CBC Halifax station is required, as is the ability to travel and work at community events and locations across the region as required.

Duties for this position may include:

- Advancing strategic objectives to grow CBC’s connections with younger, diverse audiences, creating strategies to identify recent audiences and reach people where they are, both in‑person and online.
- Supporting community engagement activities for CBC in the Atlantic region and Quebec both virtually and in person, including working closely with community partners and editorial colleagues on station initiatives, outreach opportunities,



community events and stakeholder engagement.
- Supporting the development of media materials including chat notes and community page posts.
- Supporting social media strategies by creating, editing, and posting creative social media content for established and emerging platforms. This may require photography and basic design skills.
- Supporting the development of initiatives such as newsletters for both internal and external audiences.
- Researching information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters, including managing newsroom tours.
- Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials. Lead and coordinate orders, receiving and cataloguing.
- Collaborating with cross‑functional and marketing communications teams across CBC to develop and elevate national priorities and campaigns that attract audiences and foster engagement while supporting editorial objectives and journalism standards and practices.
- Supporting and nurturing relationships with internal and external partners including audience members, partner organizations and vendors.
- Work with Audience Relations to develop messaging in response to audience enquiries and reactions.

We are looking for a candidate with the following

- Three (3) years’ or more of relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
- Connection to the communities we serve across the Atlantic region, and experience developing strategies to connect with new, you

📌 Communications Officer (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality