Researcher, CBC Music – Toronto

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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:

2023-11-10 11:59 PM
Job title: Researcher, CBC Music – Toronto

This role described below is part of CBC’s CAPE program which is specifically for people with disabilities*. CAPE is a six month paid placement program that aims to kick-start the careers of people with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase individual talents and generate more discussion, learning and content related to disability, accessibility and inclusion.
The program will run from January 15 to June 28, 2024.

What do you need to be eligible?

You must self identify as a person with a disability*. 

Please submit a one-page letter of interest describing:

why you think this program is right for you and;
what impact you think it could have on your career objectives.
You must have no prior work experience with the CBC.
You must be able to work legally in Canada.
You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process (up to 38.75 hours-some roles have more flexibility).
*The Accessible Canada Act definition of disability:

“means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”

Please note by applying for this role you give consent to be recognized as a “CAPE participant” and identify as having a disability [no further information will be disclosed unless agreed to by the participant].

CBC/Radio-Canada firmly believes in the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for people living with all types of visible and invisible disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to accessibility.

We are dedicated to working closely with you throughout the recruitment process to address any individual needs or concerns you may have. We will ensure that you are provided with the necessary support and accommodations to enable you to perform at your best.

Your role and how you will make an impact:

CBC Music, home of the most relevant and engaging stories and voices in Canadian music today, is looking for an Associate Producer for our national radio service.  CBC Music’s national radio service is dedicated to championing music in a variety of genres and styles. We specialize in both new and emerging music as well as classical and classic.

In this role, you will be helping ensure our commitment to presenting music is held to the highest standard by providing information and context to the music we program.

Working under the direction and supervision of the Executive Producer, CBC Music Daytime, you will be responsible for gathering background information relevant to the artists and new tracks that we program.

We are looking for a curious individual who is committed to answering the questions our hosts need answered for accurately presenting artists to our audience.

If you are passionate and curious about music and music makers of Canada, and you enjoy fact finding through research and outreach, then this could be the ideal job for you.

Key Tasks:

Research – add additional metadata to our music catalog through research and outreach, specifically release dates & pronunciation guides.
Data entry.
Assist with database comparison; find the differences in metadata and correct them.

Qualifications – External

This is what you need to bring: 

Sharp attention to detail.
An ability to research a large amount of material.
A determination to exhaust all avenues until you have found the ‘correct’ answer.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

To Apply:

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.

If this sounds interesting, please apply online OR, if you have difficulty navigating the online format, please submit your:

cover letter, indicating the title of the position that you are applying for;
resume;
one-page letter of interest describing:

why you think this program is right for you and;
what impact you think it could have on your career objectives to the following email address: recruitment@cbc.ca

The deadline to apply is November 8 at 11:59 PM ET.  We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact each applicant about the status of their application when the interview process begins.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

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.