Administrative Assistant, Office of General Manager, Entertainment

Position Title:

Administrative Assistant, Office of General Manager, Entertainment

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate)

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:

2026-07-07 11:59 PM

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to provide effective and proactive executive
assistance to the Office of the General Manager, Entertainment. You will be working in
a dynamic, demanding environment where the ability to be flexible, stay organized,
juggle priorities and activities to meet short deadlines, while expertly handling external
talent and producers, is mandatory.

Responsibilities include:

● Proactively plan, organize and coordinate all work related to the day to day
administration of the Office of the GM, Entertainment, at times with minimal
direction:
○ Effectively manage the calendar and daily schedule according to
priorities, and ensure that the GM has necessary background material and
is properly briefed prior to appointments and meetings;
○ Ensure information and inquiries are directed and processed
quickly and efficiently;
○ Work with confidential and sensitive information relating to
communications, policy and regulatory matters, financial activities and
impacts and external relations;
○ Investigate and resolve problems related to departmental matters.
● Ardent management and precise understanding of the flow of information
between the Office of the GM and internal/external sources: assesses the
urgency and importance of queries/problems; has the capacity to know when to
escalate to GM, and ensures a timely response/resolution.
● Acts as the central information hub by providing information and feedback to
departmental staff regarding matters and procedures that pertain to
administration, corporate policy, financial policy and procurement;

● Perform research, analysis, and project coordination in department activities;
● Coordinate, prepare and finalize highly confidential presentations and
documents to be presented by the GM;
● Anticipate and solve problems and handles critical tasks on behalf of the GM,
as required, while maintaining a consideration for potential impact on other areas
of the Corporation;
● Manage Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests;
● Establish and maintain good working relationships with various senior
CBC/Radio-Canada managers, departments and external contacts;
● Establish and maintain good working relationships and representation with
various external stakeholders including actors, writers, producers and directors.

Qualifications - External

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

● University education or equivalent in business or related discipline, as well
administrative experience at the Executive level;
● At least 5 years of administrative experience at the Executive level;
● Superior knowledge of and experience with computer applications, specifically
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Business Applications, and the Internet;
● Knowledge of SAP an asset;
● Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both spoken and written;
● Highly developed administrative and organizational skills;
● Sound judgment and initiative;
● Strong ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet strict
deadlines;

● Accuracy and attention to detail are essential;
● Owing to the confidentiality of some correspondence, must be able to act
independently when required;
● Requires the ability to comprehend and act on complex and sensitive matters;
● Professional tact and diplomacy are essential;
● Able and willing to work outside of regular office hours, as and when required;
● Bilingualism is an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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. 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.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time