Location: Montreal
Salary Range: 05 (under review) – $49,081 to $59,692
Position Status: Continuous, Full-Time
Position Number: 00021427
Division: Creation and Innovation
Department: Documentary Studio
Union Category: CUPE
Are you passionate about great storytelling, about exploring the issues that matter, about pushing the boundaries in new audiovisual experiences? So are we. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, the National Film Board has been telling the country’s stories and pioneering breakthroughs in virtually every field of audiovisual content since 1939. But to do this, we need a team that truly reflects the richness and diversity of Canada. If you’d like to be a part of this team—and part of the NFB’s incredible legacy—we’d love to hear from you.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Acts as a first-line contact person to help onboard filmmakers and other studio collaborators. Provides support in areas such as access management, logistics and inquiries from the public. Prepares custom reports and presentations for the executive producer. Receives project proposals and follows up on them with producers. Coordinates the studio’s activities and events. Stays abreast of the documentary world.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages executive producer’s calendar and follows up on requests addressed to their attention.
Coordinates studio meetings and events.
Organizes travel bookings, delegation plans and expense claims for studio staff.
Working with the producers, receives and monitors official submissions and project proposals, and coordinates all aspects of the programming process.
Connects with the filmmaking community and collaborators by sharing relevant information with them through a monthly newsletter, among other means.
Responds to various information requests related to the studio and its projects.
Updates studio charts and schedules and proactively communicates information to relevant individuals.
Follows up on projects during the marketing phase; attends production meetings on promotional elements and shares information within the studio.
Responds to inquiries from internal and external clients and partners on studio activities and projects (excluding requests from media).
Prepares (drafts, documents, researches and compiles) and ensures quality of custom reports, quarterly reports and presentations for the executive producer.
Ensures the development and maintenance of the filing system and correspondence; archives files related to studio projects.
Manages studio’s database on filmmakers, crews and industry partners.
Coordinates Health & Safety committee activities, enforces policies and updates studio’s emergency plan (as applicable).
Manages office and technology purchases, leases, moves and repairs.
Provides logistics support for staff and freelancers; manages building and network access.
Coordinates the drafting of project credits and texts, as well as editing and translation, as required.
Monitors the documentary landscape; compiles and shares information about events, filmmakers, projects, etc., with colleagues.
May be required to perform tasks related to production coordination for ongoing studio projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
College diploma in an appropriate discipline such as administration or office technology studies;
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
Proficiency in office software (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
Fluency in French, both orally and in writing, and working knowledge of English.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit;
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
Strong sense of priorities, initiative, ability to work under pressure, autonomy, judgment, organizational skills and attention to detail;
Flexibility in managing frequent and unforeseeable changes and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Interest in the documentary milieu.
Interested candidates with the above qualifications are invited to apply in writing, including a copy of their résumé to rh-hr@nfb.ca, BY NOVEMBER 1, 2021, citing competition number: JS-00021427.
The NFB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that’s reflective of Canadian society. It promotes initiatives such as employment equity and encourages candidates to voluntarily indicate in their cover letter if they are a woman, a member of a First Nations group, Inuk, Métis, a person with a disability, or a member of a visible-minority group.
The NFB is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs.
Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range: 05 (under review) – $49,081 to $59,692