Position Title: Director, Major Projects (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)
Status of Employment:Permanent
Position Language Requirement:English, French
Language Skills:English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)
Unposting Date: 2026-08-05 11:59 PM
Your RoleReporting to the Senior Director, Marketing Communications and Media Relations, the Director, Major Projects, sets the vision and ensures strategic alignment for high-profile initiatives - including flagship projects such as the management and promotion of the Eurovision Song Contest. In this role, you will oversee all communications, public relations, event logistics and partnerships.
As a senior decision-maker, you will play a central role in strategic and operational planning. You will provide strategic leadership to internal teams and external partners while fostering seamless, unified collaboration with CBC.
Your Responsibilities:- Strategic and Operational Planning: Oversee and approve master calendars for major communications campaigns and rollouts. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), allocate budgets and manage human and technological resources while anticipating industry fluctuations.
- Brand Visibility, Promotion and Large-Scale Logistics: Design promotional tours, major launches and media showcases across Quebec, Canada and international markets. Lead complex logistics - including transportation, security, protocol and contingency planning - to deliver a seamless experience for talent and partners.
- Corporate Partnership Negotiation: Identify, target and negotiate strategic alliances, MOUs and complex business agreements with major broadcasters, prominent national festivals and key creative industry leaders while establishing clear governance and accountability structures.
- Risk, Issue and Crisis Management: Continuously assess political, organizational and media risks. Develop contingency plans and serve as the primary point of contact during major live events to handle complex, unexpected situations effectively.
- Stakeholder Relations and Industry Intelligence: Build and nurture an extensive network of key stakeholders (industry leaders, cultural associations, government bodies and international partners such as the EBU). Monitor technological innovations and evolving audience consumption trends.
- Executive Support and Operational Management: Take full ownership of key operational initiatives and oversee day-to-day activities, enabling executive leadership to focus on overarching strategy and media relations. Ensure strict oversight and tracking of deliverables with external vendors and partners.
This is a hybrid role blending in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.What You Bring:- Graduate degree (MA or graduate diploma) or bachelor's degree combined with equivalent experience in communications, public administration, marketing or business administration.
- Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years' relevant experience in a senior management or strategic advisory role within a complex organization.
- Deep knowledge of the creative, production and media/television sectors.
- Fluency in both French and English (essential for seamless collaboration with CBC teams and international partners).
- Proven ability to independently resolve complex, unprecedented issues by evaluating political, organizational and financial factors.
- Strong negotiation skills, keen political acumen, and exceptional tact and diplomacy.
- Flexibility to adapt to demanding production schedules and travel as required.
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.
Primary Location:1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2
Number of Openings:1
Work Schedule:Full time
