Administrative Assistant, Office of General Manager, Entertainment

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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

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