Position Title:
Production Coordinator - CBC Sports (English Services)
Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)
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:
2026-09-09 11:59 PM
The Production Coordinator reports directly to the Unit Production Manager and supports all aspects of production operations in studio and on location.
As part of the CBC Sports team the Production Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating production logistics, location shoots, travel requirements, managing production assistants/ runners and paperwork distribution. They may be required to be on set offering support to the Producers and on-site production team.
The position requires adept organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under often high-pressure situations in a television production environment.
Key Tasks
Acts as a primary support to the Unit Production Manager, ensuring seamless collaboration on all production operations.
Ability to generate and distribute production schedules, call sheets, production paperwork and travel itineraries.
Minimum 2 years experience in coordination of all travel and accommodation, including work permits, government visas, medical examinations and immunizations to conform to foreign travel requirements.
Knowledge of booking in-house, freelance, regional, and international production crews and facilities.
Knowledge and utilization of in-house resources (such as libraries, technical stores, maintenance, security, BGIS, elevators)
Experience completing and filing risk assessments forms.
Coordinate the delivery of production materials, clothing, props, and equipment.
Coordinate between interdepartmental teams and other departments to ensure that all production needs are met efficiently.
Qualifications
We're looking for a candidate with the following profile:
Graduate from a University or Community College, with a diploma in Radio and Television and or Film preferred.
Two years' experience working on a reality or sports based program in the same role.
Must have the ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently.·
Innovative, flexible, with demonstrated initiative.·
Must be a self starter.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated team player with solid people skills.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast paced.
Environment.
Open to new ideas and approaches.
Experience with mainstream computer software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends as required.
What we bring:
CBC Sports offers a creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected;
A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity;
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development;
Mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent;
An environment which favours collaboration, inclusion, creativity and innovation.
Hybrid work opportunities.
Flexibility in work schedules to help contribute to a healthy work/life balance
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
