About Us 

The Canadian Media Producers Association is Canada’s industry association for independent producers. We represent hundreds of Canadian companies engaged in the development, production and distribution of English-language TV programming, movies and digital media content. The CMPA works with producer-members to further strengthen the media production sector in Canada, and to ensure a bright future for content made by Canadians.

The CMPA is currently seeking a Coordinator, Business Affairs and Policy to join our Toronto Office. This role will provide administrative and day-to-day support to the policy and business affairs activities of the CMPA.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Roles and responsibilities will be carried out as generally directed by the Senior Vice-President, Industry, Policy & General Counsel. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Plan and schedule internal and external meetings and teleconferences (including drafting and distributing agendas);
• Participating and providing administrative support for working groups, committees, sub-committees and members consultants, including preparing for and scheduling relevant committee teleconferences and/or meetings; tracking member attendance; participating on those teleconferences and/or in meetings; taking notes and drafting minutes; as well as communicating follow-up information to working groups, committees, sub-committees and members consultants as necessary;
• Coordinating meetings and events including all related logistics (accommodations, travel, meeting rooms, catering, audio-visual, etc.) as required;
• Preparation of materials, background information, presentations, and input on files as required;
• With a view to promoting enhanced communication between the various CMPA departments, participating in staff teleconferences and/or at other meetings, and facilitating the flow of relevant information between other CMPA departments;

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist staff with special projects as required;
• Liaise with other staff and offices and assist in CMPA - wide initiatives;
• Other duties as assigned and in keeping with the level of the job description;

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The following competencies and skillsets are required for this position:

• Experience in a role providing administrative support to key organizational priorities and/or initiatives;
• Experience in helping to facilitate the flow of information across multiple departments and acting as coordinator and liaison in a dynamic organization;
• Ability to exercise good judgment, showing initiative and being proactive;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking and time-management skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Professional and highly developed interpersonal skills;
• Adaptable to changes in process, systems, organizational structures and priorities;
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information;
• Advanced computer skills including file and data management, including strong proficiency in the use of computer software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat and CRMs;
• Industry experience considered an asset;
• English (written and spoken) essential;
• French (written and spoken) considered an asset

Notes:

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice-President, Industry, Policy & General Counsel

LOCATION: Full-time position based in Toronto. Currently remote/in-office hybrid schedule.

The CMPA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and in our work. We strive to create a workplace that honours a diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, abilities and identities, and to foster and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive and equitable. We welcome all applicants, and in particular applicants from equity-seeking or sovereignty-seeking communities.

Accommodation for those requiring accessible alternatives is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.