Senior Advisor, Operations & Planning (Office of the VP) (People & Culture)

Position Title: Senior Advisor, Operations & Planning (Office of the VP) (People & Culture) Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: English, French Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate) 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: 2026-11-23 11:59 PM This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department. This is a contract position for a period of two years. This position will ideally be based in Ottawa, however we will consider candidates in Toronto or Montreal as well. The Senior Advisor, Component Operations & Planning serves as the senior strategic advisor to the Vice President (VP) of People & Culture (P&C). Operating at the nexus of strategy and daily operations, this pivotal role is responsible for driving organizational alignment, overseeing executive governance, and leading component business planning. The Senior Advisor acts as a key integrator, ensuring financial, operational, and functional cohesion across the Component’s business units and championing enterprise-wide strategic prioritization & planning. Strategic Advising & Executive Governance: Act as strategic advisor to the VP, P&C and the P&C executive team, providing day-to-day operational advice, support, and oversight for component-wide activities, planning, and reporting cycles. Establish, evaluate, and enforce governance frameworks and protocols within the VP’s Office to ensure optimal accountability, timeliness, and efficiency. Ensure structural and strategic alignment across Component governance, driving integration around enterprise priorities, initiatives, and projects for cohesive planning and follow-ups. Collaborate closely with the President’s Office and the Corporate Secretary to manage high-level reporting, strategic follow-ups, and Board of Directors planning. Promote internal corporate efficiency by identifying and removing structural barriers to collaboration and leading initiatives to optimize cross-functional productivity. Vision, Strategy Execution & Communications: Provide oversight for VP Office communications, ensuring the delivery of inclusive, accessible, and compliant communication plans and strategies. Draft, review, and edit high-level materials, including internal/external correspondence, executive memos, presentations, and briefing documents. Advise on, manage, and support complex, multi-stakeholder files, including Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests, legislative and regulatory reporting, national/international inquiries, and Corporate Risk Management exercises. Lead and coordinate complex, high-visibility multidisciplinary projects and corporate strategic initiatives on behalf of the VP. Financial, Operational & Legislative Oversight: Lead the administrative, financial, and human resources operations strictly within the VP’s Office. Coordinate, advise, and support the VP and the People & Culture Senior Management Team (PCSMT) with budget allocations, financial forecasting, expense tracking, and strategic planning frameworks. Provide hands-on support with procurement and contracting processes as required. Cultivate and champion continuous…

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