August  2025

Dear Temps,

I want to start this note with some gratitude for the contributions you are making to the CBC. No matter where you are, thank you for doing the work to make it possible for your permanent colleagues to take summer vacations. 

I have just returned from my summer staycation - day trips, the occasional day in the hammock listening to podcasts or catching up on books that have long awaited my attention and meeting up with friends. One of the friends who I met up with was a former Temp for many years. She joked that it was good the permanent employees needed to take time to “stare at the water” because so many Temps got their first professional breaks doing summer backfill. I hope that the work you have been doing over the past few months has been full-filling  - giving you the experience and creating new connections that can lead to future opportunities.

As we look ahead to September, the Temp work may not be so plentiful. It’s time for you to prepare for the future with the appropriate information. Start by having a conversation with your supervisor or manager about how much work you can expect to have in the fall. If you are not expecting as much work as you’d like, then it’s time to start looking for other opportunities - in other departments or locations. Generally speaking, smaller bureaus still need regular backfill as do the CBC North bureaus - Iqaluit, Whitehorse, Yellowknife. So make a list of which markets you would like to work in and start making contacts with the hiring leaders there. Remember that most Temp Jobs are hired at the discretion of the manager and are rarely posted widely. The best way to find a job is to network with the people in charge of hiring. The wider you cast your net, the more likely you are to catch a job you want. You can find a full list of hiring leaders at the CBC here. 

And keep an eye on the Temp Jobs page as I will continue to share the postings for Temp jobs there and here in the monthly newsletter. Alternatively, you can use the down time to pitch a personal project. You can find information on who is taking pitches here.

Newsletter: Content

• August Temp Drop-in: Requesting and Receiving Feedback Effectively with Alex Brockman

• Job Alerts: Olympics, and Expression of Interests

• Did You Know: Sick days for employees ineligible for benefits

August Temp Drop-in: 

Requesting and Receiving Feedback Effectively with Alex Brockman 

We all want feedback on how we are doing in our work but are often afraid to ask for it. And sometimes we are unsure how to receive feedback, especially when it is critical or negative. In this session we will tackle how to get feedback effectively to help you grow and develop your skills. This is a timely workshop because in September Temps can opt-in to the process for My Priorities and Development to kick start a conversation for feedback with your supervisor.

Alex Brockman is now an Executive Producer of Video Streaming which includes the FAST teams. He started out as a Temp Web Writer in Windsor and has worked in Yellowknife doing every job in the building and then moved into a leadership role when he became the Executive Producer in Thunder Bay. In this session of the Temp Drop-in Alex shares advice on how and when to request feedback and how to use that feedback effectively to move towards your career goals.

Temp Drop-in | Feedback Session with Alex Brockman

Thursday, August 28 · 1:00 – 2:00pm

Time zone: America/Toronto

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vvd-saoj-uao

Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 587-687-7876‬ PIN: ‪640 553 402‬#

Feature Jobs:

(1) Executive Producer, CBC Thunder Bay (English Services) - JR00005215 

(2) Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games (French Services) - JR00005208  

Expression of Interests:

(1) Associate Producer with All in a Day and Content Diversification:

This is a five-month term, beginning towards the end of September. It's an in-person job in Ottawa.

The deadline to apply is end of day August 28.

CBC Ottawa is seeking an associate producer to work with two teams, with a focus on reaching young and diverse audiences. The successful candidate would split their time between the content diversification/creator network unit and All in a Day, with the possibility of working on other shows and projects as needed.

This position requires a range of skills. As a radio AP, you must be confident pitching fresh ideas, editing audio and turning around clean, clear scripts on deadline. With Content Div/Creator Network, you need to both come up with original digital/current affairs ideas that work on a longer timeline and help support the development of ongoing projects, including chasing guests, fact-checking, planning shoots, reviewing written and video, thinking visually and creatively and writing for digital. You are highly organized, self-motivated and always thinking about how to bring new voices to multiple platforms. An understanding of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube is an asset. 

Among your main job tasks:

• Pitch great ideas, that reflect the diversity of the region and appeal to people under 40

• Come up with creative treatments for those stories in audio as well as video and digital 

• Develop plans to gather and deliver those stories for multi-platforms 

• Write scripts for hosts

• Gather and edit tape, both audio and video 

• Write clean digital articles, with skillful use of photos and video 

• Work on special projects as needed 

• Be part of the team reviewing Creator Network videos and First Persons in progress

• Support development of Creator Network pieces through chasing guests, video elements and fact-checking

• Familiarity with TikTok and Youtube is an asset 

• Bilingualism is an asset

Please email your resume to executive producer Julia Sisler (julia.sisler@cbc.ca) and the producer of the content diversification/creator network unit Christine Maki (christine.maki@cbc.ca) with the subject line “AiAD/Content Div AP – expression of interest.”

Along with your resume, please include a short summary of why you would be a good candidate for this role, no longer than 500 words.

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(2) Iqaluit Reporter/Editor:

CBC Iqaluit is seeking casual staff to fill backfill requirements. The positions can be filled remotely. CBC North Iqaluit has a need for two backfill reporters to work between immediately, with hours available throughout the rest of the fall and possibly into the winter to cover for staff on leave. Reporter/Editors will file content for both TV and Radio. Both positions can work remotely. Looking for candidates with experience covering remote and isolated communities. Knowledge of Nunavut and Inuit culture is a definite asset. 

To apply, please email chris.puglia@cbc.ca

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(3) Video Journalist Whitehorse: 

Video journalist with experience required immediately for about 2 months with possible extension.  Airfare to get to Whitehorse will be paid. Note that there are 3 permanent VJ positions that will be posted in the Yukon in the near future. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know the staff and experience life in this region so you can apply for these jobs when they are posted.

To apply please reach out to Karen.Vallenland@cbc.ca or Cell 867 334-8798

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(4) Reporter/Editor - Whitehorse: 

There is an ongoing need for a reporter/editor backfill for 4-8 weeks duration starting immediately. There is a possibility of extension as the need arises. Airfare to get to Whitehorse will be paid. There is also an option to do this work remotely if you have experience and familiarity working in the North. 

To apply please reach out to Karen.Vallenland@cbc.ca or Cell 867 334-8798

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(5)Producer, Local Podcasts Support  

CBC News Podcasts is looking for a Coordinating Producer with experience in serving local news audiences. This work would support the CBC News Podcasting strategy, which exists to reach new audiences in the podcast and digital audio space.

Please Note: This is a 5-month temporary opportunity, expected to begin in mid-September, 2025. It’s a full-time position, Monday to Friday, primarily daytime hours but with flexibility for working with team members coast-to-coast. It is a hybrid role, requiring you to be in the workplace at least three days a week at any CBC location in Canada. 

About the Role:

In this role, you will be supporting our 11 existing “This Is…” podcasts in locations across the country, as well as assisting with the expansion of these local, always-on shows into up to 7 new locations between Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.

You will liaise with teams across the country to give data-informed feedback on the performance of their podcasts and the digital assets connected to them. You’ll coordinate content reviews and help teams workshop the unique value promise that their podcasts bring to their local audiences. You’ll help teams grow audiences with the consistent application of podcasting best practices around promos, episode notes and SEO friendly titles.This position is a coordinating role that is meant to form connections between multiple locations that now operate separately, helping to build content and resource sharing ideas, workshopping podcast fundamentals for teams that may previously have been radio-focussed, and help us reach more Canadians with local news, made by people who live in their communities too.

You’re responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• In collaboration with the projects leads, support development of 3-7 new This Is podcasts

• Provide regular feedback on podcast programming and audience growth best practices to 11-18 This Is show teams

• Coordinate regular workshops on story-centred treatments best suited to podcast formats for a local audience

• Gather and communicate regular podcast metrics reporting for This Is teams

• Co-ordinate 2x Yearly program reviews/data debriefs

• Coordination of new promos and other supporting assets as needed

• Upkeep of the intranet resources guide for This Is shows

• Upkeep of internal documentation on holiday planning, team requests for training etc.

• Innovate content sharing workflow 

• Assist in coordination of additional support resources provided to local teams by CBC News centrally

• Implement iNews logging protocol for original content

• Engage the new reporters and locations involved in Local Service Expansion in storytelling and contributing to local podcasts

• Create assets for guest engagement in audience growth (quote cards and social assets for us to make guests look like heroes) and encourage them to build our network with their networks.

• Help coordinate summer and holiday planning

Please email Managing Editor Karen Burgess (karen.burgess@cbc.ca) and CBC News Studios Senior Advisor Iris Yudai (Iris.yudai@cbc.ca) to signal your interest. In your note, please explain briefly why this role with CBC News Podcasts is a fit for you, include your local audio/podcasting CV, and put Expression of Interest in the subject header. 

Deadline to apply Monday, August 25, 2024

DID YOU KNOW - Temps qualify for Personal Leave and Medical Time off With Pay under the Canada Labour Code (based on specific criteria). 

In July, Shared Services sent a note (posted below) reminding us the Canada Labor Code makes it possible for all employees to take up to 5 Personal Leave Days under the Canada Labour Code (the first three days of the leave are paid if the employee has more than 3 consecutive months of continuous service). This means that if Temps are scheduled to work, they can request a Personal Leave Day under the Canada Labour Code for reasons as outlined in the Rule on Other Leaves (Personal Leave) such as taking care of health obligations for any family member or managing an urgent situation that concerns a family member.

Additionally, Short Term Temps who have not qualified for benefits are also eligible for medical time off with pay under the Canada Labour Code if they become ill on a day they were scheduled to work.

The Temp employee has to be scheduled to work on the days s/he claims the Personal Days under the CLC or Medical Time Off with Pay; i.e. if a Short Term Temp is sick on a day they are not scheduled to work; s/he would not be entitled to Medical Time Off With Pay (since such pay is income replacement and, if the employee is not scheduled to work, there is no income to replace

Shared Services emaill on July 9, 2025

Following changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC), here is an update on how to request Personal Leave requests for all employees and Medical Time Off for non-benefits eligible employees.

PERSONAL LEAVE

As a reminder, under the Canada Labour Code, upon hire all employees are eligible for 5 days of unpaid personal leave per calendar year (Unpaid Absence Time Off). Once an employee reaches more than 3 months of continuous employment, the employee is entitled to be paid for 3 of those days (Personal Leave - CLC). Personal leave time offs taken since January 2025 are reflected in Workday.

• Managers cannot refuse a request if it meets the criteria outlined in the Rule on Other Leaves and this FAQ, and must approve the request in Workday. 

• Managers may ask for documentation to support the request, and if it does not meet the criteria, the time off will need to be coded using another leave code such as annual leave, time in lieu, unpaid absence time off.

MEDICAL TIME OFF WITH PAY

Effective July 1, 2025, a new time off code (Medical Time Off - CLC) will be available to non-benefits eligible employees in Workday in accordance with the Medical Leave with Pay (IPG-118) changes to the CLC. Employees now accrue paid medical time off as outlined in the CLC and will be able to code their time off accordingly.

Medical time off balances have been updated in Workday to reflect any medical time off accrued or taken since January 2025 and can be viewed in your “My Time Off Balance Details”. For further information, please consult the FAQ under the Rule on Disability Leave.

ENTERING THE TIME OFF IN WORKDAY

To ensure employees are paid correctly for CLC time off, it is important to associate the time off with the position the employee would have worked. The time off can be entered through either the Absence Calendar or the Timesheet. Note that employees holding multiple positions (short-term employees) must submit their request via the Absence Calendar.

Note: When entering time off in each of the above examples, employees working a compressed schedule may require assistance from managers/timekeepers to enter entitled hours on their behalf.

If you have any questions, please contact your union representative or HR Business Partner to discuss further.