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July 10, 2025
Tricky Conversations: How to Say What You Want Without Burning Bridges:
Have you ever been in a situation where you have two shows competing to have you work for them at the same time? Not sure how to take one opportunity without upsetting the show leader of the gig you reject?
Temps face these types of awkward scenarios often and they are difficult to navigate because Temps often feel vulnerable - as if any misstep will cost you future work opportunities. We want to help you navigate these types of scenarios with some best practices for constructive conversations. Our experts for this conversation bring a wealth of personal experience on how to have these conversations without negative repercussions.
Thursday, 10 July · 13:30 – 14:30
Time zone: America/Toronto
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zmk-ecgb-pde
Or dial: (CA) +1 705-419-9352 PIN: 252 826 798#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zmk-ecgb-pde?pin=9190630559384
If you would like to ask a question anonymously for this session, please send an email to Temp-Project@cbc.ca with “Constructive Conversation Question” in the subject line.
Temp Onboarding Session - September
Temp Onboarding Session - September
The orientation is scheduled once a month and is designed to give Temps:
An overview of the tools in Workday and IO that they will need to fulfill tasks such as filling out a time card or knowing how to access their benefits.
A guide to their rights and benefits under the Collective Agreement and the support the CMG offers Temps
Understanding the career resources and support offered by The Temp Project.
If you are interested in taking the onboarding session, please use your CBC email to sign up here in Workday for future sessions. You need to include the name of your current manager/supervisor so that you can be released for the training if you are scheduled to work that day. Please let them know you are signing up for the on-boarding. Once your registration and release is confirmed, we will send you an email with the calendar invitation to attend the course virtually.
Temp Supporters organize Temp Meetup
Temp Supporters organize Temp Meetup
Halifax Radio Producer Mary-Catherine McIntosh is a Temp Supporter who remembers the ups and downs of Temping at the CBC. On November 14, 2024 she joined forces with four other Temp Supporters in Halifax to organize a meet up with Temps in the main kitchenette area. The supporters brought refreshments.
The event attracted 10 Temps.
Mary-Catherine wrote, "Being a casual worker can be unpredictable, lonely - and hard! This meet-up gave us a chance to let our temp co-workers know we care and are here to help! Some of us didn't even know everyone's name before today. We even left a few minutes for venting (of course!) "
Thank you to all the Temp Supporters in Halifax who organised this event!
We are hoping there will be many more opportunities for Temps to meet their Supporters in locations across the country. You don't have to wait for an event to get your questions answered. If you want to connect with someone in your region, check out the Temp Supporters here.
Thank you Mary-Catherine for the photos!
Summer Job Hunting Tips
Summer is the busy season for temp work at the CBC as permanent employees go on summer annual leaves. Some of you may have secured work in one location or department for most of the summer which is fantastic. If you have gaps in your summer work schedule and are available for work, then here’s some tips you are use as you look for work.
Go where there are fewer Temps. Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax have the greatest number of Temps. So branch out and consider working in other locations where you are willing to relocate for a job. There is a real need for short term backfill in many locations.
If you are able to relocate, reach out to the CBC hiring leaders across Canada to express an interest to work with them. Include a C.V. and a CBC reference. Send them an email and if you don’t hear back, follow up with a call. Depending on the job and the location it may be possible to have some of your costs for relocation subsidised. It is certainly appropriate to raise this when discussing the assignment if you get an offer.
Check out the Jobs Page on the Temp Website for posted jobs on the CBC Jobs Portal and the Temp Job Board.
Reach out to Temp Supporters to get advice on jobs or how to get more experience.
If you are unable to find work by networking at the CBC, you do have the right to work outside the CBC as a Temp as long as the work you are doing doesn't create a conflict of interest with your ongoing work at the CBC. For more information, you can watch this video explaining your right to work outside and how and when you need to inform your supervisor.
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