Bank: Captionist; French Services

Position Title

Captionist / Speaker – Ottawa‑Gatineau Production Center

Temporary Short‑Term (Durée déterminée)

French

2026‑03‑11 11:59 PM

Radio‑Canada is looking for a captionist/speaker to ensure the captioning of programs, live and delayed, produced in Ottawa and for other French Services Production Centers across the country. You will work behind the scenes and support the team’s commitment to delivering high‑quality programming that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians across multiple platforms.

• University degree or equivalent
• Speed and accuracy in typing captions and transcripts
• One (1) year relevant experience, demonstrating excellent knowledge of the French language, with emphasis on spelling and grammar
• Knowledge of current events and news makers
• Fluency in French (spoken and written)
• Attention to detail and accuracy in carrying out tasks
• Resourcefulness and initiative
• Excellent work organization skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Open‑minded to new methods
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Proficiency with captioning applications used for news programs (Avid, iNews, ESTR, ESTD, Media Central) (asset)
• Relevant experience as a captioner (asset)
• Knowledge of Radio‑Canada’s regional TV news and current affairs programming (asset)
• Knowledge of voice recognition software (asset)
• Knowledge of software that controls caption display (asset)
• Availability to work flexible hours, seven days a week

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.

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Part time

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