Media Librarian (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Vancouver, BC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an individual with a keen interest in regional current affairs in British Columbia and the local French-speaking community. As a Media Librarian, you will provide library and information services to programming and administrative teams. This role requires independent judgment and initiative, and you may occasionally co-ordinate the activities of other team members. Your work will be guided by CBC/Radio-Canada’s programming and journalistic policies, as well as agreements governing media asset usage. This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Requirements

• University degree in information science or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ comparable and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of or experience with cataloguing file-based digital collections.
• Understanding of the preservation and handling of file-based media.
• Knowledge of and interest in the media industry.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming, particularly the French Services regional offering.
• Ability to quickly learn internal CBC/Radio-Canada systems.
• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s file-based production workflows, systems and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
• High degree of independence and self-motivation.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, evenings, early mornings, weekends and/or holidays when required.
• Given the nature of the position, we request that all application materials (resumé and cover letter) be submitted in French.
• 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.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Select and archive regional French-language television and radio programming as well as production assets.
• Catalogue the content of programs and production materials.
• Provide audiovisual archives or content information on demand.
• Assist production personnel and others in the selection/retrieval of material and the use of library resources.
• Digitally manage the audiovisual archives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree