Are you passionate about supporting Indigenous storytelling and helping bring outstanding productions to audiences across Canada? Do you thrive at the intersection of production, contracts, rights management, and collaboration? If you're looking for an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the lifecycle of original programming while leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you!
As Manager of Contracts and Documentation, you'll oversee the development, negotiation support, drafting, execution, and administration of production agreements from development through delivery. You'll ensure contractual rights are accurately captured and managed, provide expert guidance on production commitments, and lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality contract administration that supports APTN's extensive volume of original programming.
Highlights of this opportunity:
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Reviews and executes original programming legal agreements after the principal terms of the deal are negotiated and finalized;
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Responds to all general inquiries relating to legal;
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Advises on and reviews all legally binding commitments related to programming;
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Participates in the development and implementation of long-term organizational strategic and business plans;
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Issues notice to producers/distributors when they are in substantial breach of contractual obligations;
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Develops a comprehensive understanding of the CRTC broadcast license and other industry standard guidelines;
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Attends interdepartmental working groups to ensure Programming issues are addressed, as required;
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Drafts legal documents prior to review by APTN’s legal counsel, as needed;
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Ensures the secure handling and storage of confidential documents;
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Responsible for human resources related functions including: interviewing, recruiting and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Your accomplishments and experience include:
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Post secondary education in a relevant discipline and 5 years related experience (contract law, entertainment/business affairs law); or equivalent combination of education, experience, and traditional knowledge;
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Experience executing and managing legal and financial documents;
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Supervisory or managerial experience;
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Experience working with an Indigenous organization & knowledge of Indigenous cultural perspectives is an asset;
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Your new opportunity awaits; come and see what makes us one of Canada’s top employers!
Click here to join our team today! Please apply before August 14, 2026.
Here’s what we can offer you:
As a Top 100 employer in Canada, we prioritize our people! Enjoy a fun, flexible team vibe plus a solid rewards package: company paid full health & dental coverage, virtual health, mental health supports, an employer-matched pension plan, and an employee/family assistance program. We also offer a 35-hour week, and training support to help you grow. We're here to help you thrive, both now and in the future!
A little bit about us:
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and beyond. A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages with nearly 10 million Canadian households. APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN +.
As a national Indigenous media organization, APTN is committed to fostering cultural diversity and Indigenous representation within our workforce. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify, in support of our ongoing efforts to reflect and serve the communities we represent. Please note that proof of Indigenous ancestry may be required. We recognize that colonial impacts may prevent access to formal documentation, and we are committed to working respectfully with all applicants to support alternative forms of verification where appropriate.
