Position Title:

Video Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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:

2026-05-04 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence.

Your role

CBC North is seeking a multi-platform journalist to join our two-person bureau in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories (NWT). The successful candidate will be expected to research, gather, package and present news stories for radio, television and digital.

A strong candidate will have a good understanding of Fort Smith and the surrounding area and be enthusiastic about generating story ideas, building relationships with sources, and producing creative video treatments. Excellent interpersonal skills, a comfortable and dynamic on-air presence and demonstrated experience with video will be required. The ability to work independently, under the direction of our assignment producers based in Yellowknife, will also be crucial.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A university college or diploma in journalism or an equivalent combination of industry/life experience.
• A minimum of two years in journalism or a related field.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Experience using Avis systems would be an asset.

The ability to speak a language Indigenous to the NWT would be considered a major asset.

Please include a link to samples of your work in your cover letter.

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:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

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:

5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time