Shadow Speaker/Captioner (On Call) (French Services) (On Site)

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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.

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Using voice recognition technology, you will provide real-time captioning for deaf or hard of hearing viewers in line with CBC/Radio-Canada standards and policies.

Description of Duties:

• Use voice recognition software to paraphrase, summarize and revoice the audio content of programs or program segments in real time.
• Switch captioning sources for live presentation. Report any issues with caption presentation to broadcast and technical maintenance staff.
• Create and maintain a personal voice profile within the voice recognition software.
• Adapt dialogue to the language of broadcast in line with closed-captioning standards.
• Maintain a technical log of issues and system performance.
• Share technical expertise and best practices with other respeakers daily.
• Assist in the development and optimization of voice recognition tools.
• Maintain and update the user lexicon and dictionary.
• Research programs or program segments scheduled for real-time captioning to ensure accuracy.
• Train other employees on respeaking duties and techniques, providing them with all relevant information.
• Perform captioner duties.
• Carry out all other related tasks as required.

This is an on call position.

This role requires full-time on-site presence. 

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience, including at least two (2) in a captioning role.

Skills:

• Solid command of French (working language).
• Knowledge of the other official language (English) is an asset.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Wide general knowledge.
• Knowledge of current events.

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.
 
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 [email protected].
 
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.

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