Media Librarian, Indigenous Pathway program (English Services)(Telework/Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indigenous Pathways program is a paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity designed to support First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals in honing their professional skills at CBC. The program provides training within an all-Indigenous cohort, personalized career development, and hands-on work experience. No prior media production education or job experience is required to apply. The current program runs from October 2026 through June 2027. One candidate will be selected to work with each of this year’s host teams. The position is based in Toronto with CBC’s Library and Archives team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in technology, research and information management. It is a great opportunity to advance Indigenous Knowledge, including indigenizing metadata and research, supporting Indigenous data sovereignty, information services, and archiving. This is a full-time role utilizing a hybrid work model, allowing for both home and in-office collaboration as required. Please note that relocation costs are not covered.

Requirements

Must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
Have a deep interest in digital and video storytelling.
Are passionate about music, arts, and culture within your community or beyond.
Are eager to gain practical, hands-on experience at CBC.
Curiosity about technology, and are interested in developing technical skills in the area of media archives and Indigenous multimedia content.
Are a critical thinker who demonstrates strong ethics and integrity.
Are a collaborative communicator and team player.
Skills or affinity for research
Some knowledge on the importance of metadata and interest in Indigenizing metadata and research
An interest in (or willingness to learn) how we can use AI or technology to support access and retrieval of archival content
English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Develop essential skills and tools for a career in media, libraries and archives.
Build meaningful relationships with mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous colleagues.
Gain valuable professional experience.
Advance Indigenous Knowledge, including indigenizing metadata and research.
Support Indigenous data sovereignty, information services, and archiving.
Work with CBC’s Library and Archives team.
Collaborate both at home and in the office as required.