Announcer Operator, Tusaavik

Responsibilities

• Participate in a daily story meeting.
• Read the morning news in Inuvialuktun or Inuinnaqtun.
• Pitch, chase and produce interviews and stories to air.
• 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.
• Primary Location:
• 5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9
• Number of Openings:
• 1
• Work Schedule:
• Full time

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Inuvialuktun or Inuinnaqtun.
• An ability to multi-task and an attention to detail.
• Community connections and knowledge of community events.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• On-air experience will be considered an asset.

Additional Information

Position Title: Announcer Operator, Tusaavik Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English, Inuvialuktun Language Skills: English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), Inuvialuktun (Reading), Inuvialuktun (Speaking), Inuvialuktun (Writing) 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: 2026-07-06 11:59 PM CBC Northwest Territories (NWT) is looking for the next host of our weekday radio program, Tusaavik, who is able to work in either Inuvialuktun or Inuinnaqtun. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a daily morning newscast on air, as well as finding, preparing and presenting items for the hour-long show. Strong candidates will have experience hosting and operating radio programs, but some training and technical assistance is available. You will join a newsroom dedicated to covering all corners of the NWT. That means you'll be in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment that requires close cooperation and consultation with a producer, while adhering to CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. This position is open to people living anywhere in the Northwest Territories. Special accommodations can be made for someone willing and able to broadcast from their home community.

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