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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.

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This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Context

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, with the democratization of artificial intelligence (AI), changing user behaviors, and disruption by digital giants. The media industry faces increasing pressure to adapt and transform. To remain a strong and relevant public broadcaster, Radio-Canada must accelerate its capacity for innovation. This position has been created with this objective in mind: to drive innovation and enhance the organization's digital agility.

Job Description

Mission

The Director of Innovation Acceleration and AI plays a strategic role in driving Radio-Canada’s digital transformation. They lead high-impact initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and evolving digital trends. By balancing exploration and execution, they contribute to the organization’s evolution and help foster an innovation-driven culture. Their impact extends to user experience formats, content production processes, and operational methods, ensuring the company remains adaptable in a rapidly changing industry

Key Responsibilities:

Developing the Digital Innovation Strategy and Portfolio

• Define and implement an innovation strategy aligned with Radio-Canada’s objectives, integrating foresight, innovation culture, and applied innovation.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential innovation initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of innovation projects, ensuring a balance between short-term initiatives and long-term strategic bets.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of innovation efforts.
• Communicate results to executives to demonstrate added value and highlight key challenges.

Implementing Innovation Processes and Programs

• Structure and facilitate approaches that drive innovation within Content/Product teams (idea management, rapid prototyping, experimentation, acceleration programs, open innovation, etc.).
• Foster a culture of experimentation that encourages rapid iteration and continuous learning.

Exploring and Integrating AI and Emerging Technologies

• Design and lead AI-driven solutions to enhance content formats and optimize content creation and production processes.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate AI and emerging technologies ethically and transparently.
• Promote AI adoption at all levels of the organization, leveraging insights gained through experimentation.

Internal and External Communication and Collaboration

• Foster collaboration between internal teams, external partners, and industry experts to support open innovation.
• Lead workshops to enhance innovation skills and facilitate change management.
• Regularly share lessons learned from projects (successes, challenges, key insights) across the company.
• Maintain an active watch on AI and innovation trends and encourage knowledge sharing.

Leadership and Influence

• Participate in and/or lead cross-sector governance committees within the organization.
• Position Radio-Canada as a leader in responsible AI use at the national and international levels.
• Represent the company at forums and events dedicated to innovation and AI.
• Communicate AI advancements to the public and engage in discussions to better understand and meet audience needs.

Desired Profile:

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in innovation or digital transformation within a large organization.
• Proven experience integrating AI and emerging technologies into business processes.
• Experience in journalism, content production, or editorial leadership, with prior team management responsibilities.

Skills

• Expertise in innovation management methods and processes.
• Strong understanding of technological trends and the ethical considerations of AI.
• Experience in change management and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent command of both French and English, written and spoken.

Personal Qualities

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate uncertainty and take calculated risks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and align teams around ambitious goals.
• Results-oriented while fostering creativity, boldness, and collaboration.

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 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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.

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