Position Title:
Communications Officer - Saskatoon
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)
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:
2026-09-17 11:59 PM
Communications Officer (English Services)
Permanent, full-time
5 days a week
Your role:
CBC Saskatchewan is looking for a Communications Officer (Marketing, Digital and Events) to join the local Communications, Marketing and Brand team. The successful candidate will work with a team of other communication professionals in a fast-paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and brand events to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing, and requires someone with a passion for CBC, a flair for connecting with people, and a willingness to entertain a diversity of thought and connections.
This job will require travelling.
Duties for this position may include:
Implementing integrated marketing plans to promote our programming and the CBC brand across all platforms (Social, Digital, Radio, TV).
Organizing events both internally and externally, virtually and in person.
Executing fan engagement and outreach initiatives, brand activations and contesting, to foster ongoing relationships with audiences.
Creating and executing creative social media strategies for established and emerging platforms that deepen our community connection and elevate a range of voices.
Monitoring and executing campaigns, analyzing performance and optimizing content.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to aid, brainstorm and bring to life creative campaigns that attract target audiences and foster engagement.
Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials.
Research information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters.
Carry out all other related tasks as needed.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Three (3) years’ relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
Must be passionate about community and relationship building, and be connected to younger, more diverse communities.
A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity, inclusion and a respectful work culture.
Experience in community event logistics and brand activation execution.
Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving ability.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.
Active and highly skilled on multiple Digital and Social Media platforms. Proficiency, understanding and a proven ability to write for different channels is required.
Excellent working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet).
Eye for detail and a creative thinker.
Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming.
Knowledge of languages including but not limited to, Mandarin, Tagalog, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish or any Indigenous languages is considered an asset.
Availability to travel for short periods when required.
Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
Post-secondary certificate, diploma or a university degree in Communications/Public Relations or Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
Think this job is meant for you but worried you don’t have it all? At CBC/Radio-Canada, we recognize that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. If you feel you meet most of the qualifications and you are excited by the possibility of adding to the rich culture of the CBC, take a chance and express your interest by applying now!
Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
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:
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 having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Saskatoon
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
