CAPE: Library Assistant, Content Lifecycle (on - site)(english Services)

Cape: Library Assistant, Content Lifecycle (On-Site)(English Services)

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position

Location: Toronto, ON

Position Language Requirement: English

Language Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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.

The program will run from Monday, January 12 to Friday, June 26, 2026.

What do you need to be eligible?

• You must self-identify as a person with a disability.
• You must have no prior long-term work experience with the CBC.
• You must be able to work legally in Canada.
• You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process.

The Accessible Canada Act definition of disability: "means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society."

The successful candidate will be on-site 5 days/week and based in Toronto. Some flexibility with work schedule hours may be possible. Part of the CAPE program includes attending weekly online group meetings with other CAPE participants. These meetings will be scheduled with your manager's approval.

Your role and how you will make an impact

• We are looking for a Library Assistant to join our Mass Digitization team and work within our physical archive holdings. CBC's vast archival collection dates back several decades and our content reflects Canada, Canadian culture and our history. You will be working on a team that is dedicated to preserving and making accessible our vast media archives for future generations. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the integrity and discoverability of our legacy content.

The ideal candidate for this role is…

• Someone who is detail oriented, has an interest in and knowledge of historical CBC programs, is curious, enjoys research, and is able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the team in video tape and audio reel collection assessment and research.
• Organizing and sorting of collections within storage rooms and vaults. May require frequent standing, the ability to reach items on high and low shelving and some physical exertion.
• Creation and updating of physical holdings inventories using Google Suite and other Library-specific software.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• University or College degree or diploma in Library and Information Science, Library Studies, Library Technician, records management or the equivalent.
• Familiarity with audio or video production tools and technologies is an asset.
• Knowledge of current and historical CBC/Radio-Canada programming is an asset.

To Apply

If this sounds interesting, please apply online OR, if you have difficulty navigating the online format, please submit the following to the email address: recruitment@cbc.ca:

• A cover letter, indicating the title of the position that you are applying for;
• Your resume;
• A one-page letter of interest describing: Why you think this program is right for you and What impact you think it could have on your career objectives

The deadline to apply is November 7 at 11:59 PM ET. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact each applicant about the status of their application when the interview process begins. Successful applicants will initially have a brief (10 minute) phone interview. If successful, a follow up virtual interview of approximately 30 minutes will be conducted with the hiring manager, the Mass Digitization supervisor, and a representative from Human Resources. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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.