Researcher, Indigenous Pathways Program (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Montreal, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indigenous Pathways Program is a 9-month, paid, full-time career launchpad designed to empower First Nations, Inuit, and Métis storytellers. From October 2027 to June 2027, you will gain specialized training in multimedia journalism—covering everything from ethics to story development—alongside immersive, hands-on work experience and dedicated career mentorship. We prioritize your unique voice and perspective, so no prior journalism education or experience is required. The successful candidate will be able to work as a Researcher with the CBC Quebec team and the CBC Cree unit, both based in the Montreal newsroom. This role requires full-time, on-site presence. The Indigenous Pathways program provides comprehensive journalism training, career development support, and immersive work experience.

Requirements

First Nations, Métis or Inuk with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community.
Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC.
Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas.
A collaborative and principled storyteller with strong critical thinking skills.
Ready to launch your career as a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis journalist.
Possess a drive for multimedia storytelling across audio, video, and text.
Deeply connected to your community and eager to amplify its stories.
Want to immerse yourself in a fast-paced newsroom to gain practical, high-impact experience.

Nice To Haves

Cree language skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Engage in a guided professional journey designed to accelerate your growth in journalism.
Immerse yourself in CBC culture, connect with your cohort, and learn the landscape of the national broadcaster.
Participate in intensive training to sharpen your craft, identify core strengths, and build your personalized development roadmap.
Gain real-world experience, producing impactful stories directly within a fast-paced CBC newsroom.
Integrate your learnings to refine your professional vision, showcase your unique voice, and explore long-term career opportunities at CBC.
Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism.
Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, images and sound.
Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives.
Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous CBC colleagues.