Position Title:Host, Blue SKy (English Services) (On-Site)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage

Skills:
English (Reading
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- Professional), English (Speaking
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- Professional), English (Writing
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- Professional)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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.
Unposting Date:2026-11-10 11:59 PMHost, Blue SkyCBC Saskatchewan is looking for a dynamic new host for Blue Sky, our noon hour current affairs radio program. This is a term position that will end in January, 2028.
You understand that audiences want to be both entertained and informed over the lunch hour, and you make audiences feel welcome and part of a community. You know that using a full range of tone and perspective is key to strong radio current affairs programming.
You are passionate about championing stories from Saskatchewan’s under-represented communities, and you love meeting listeners where they live through in-person public appearances and remote broadcasts.
An exceptional journalist and a keen observer, you must be able to quickly analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of live, local radio. You understand how these issues affect the day-to-day lives of the people who live here.
You act as a team unifier and collaborator, and are always looking for creative solutions to challenges.
You are keen to explore how we can do that in video and social spaces.




Pitch and produce original stories that deepen Blue Sky’s community connections, elevate a range of voices and reflect the day’s top local news.
Host Blue Sky live on air between 12:00-1:00 pm weekdays, conducting interviews on a wide variety of current events.
Conduct research and interviews, gather audio, write and package audio content.
Write and package digital content.
Participate in community outreach activities to deepen CBC’s connection with audiences.
Strong journalistic skills, demonstrated through original story ideas, live interviewing, cutting-edge storytelling, and writing and vetting abilities.
Excellent critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC Journalistic Standards as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and breaking news; comfortable going off-script when needed.
A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Saskatchewan, and an openness to diverse perspectives and ideas.
Familiarity with digital and social storytelling and a willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (TV, radio, digital).
A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
A passion for public outreach and an enthusiastic ambassador of public broadcasting and the program.




Possession of a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company
- other classes considered an asset.
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
University degree or equivalent in a related field, with a minimum of five years of relevant or comparable experience.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
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. 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. In the event that you become an employee, it will be significant 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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Location:
2440 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3Z4Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full time #

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