TV5 Numérique Board of Directors – Appointment opportunity

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• Position
• TV5 Numérique
• Compensation
• Official languages and diversity
• Language requirements
• Selection criteria
• Eligibility factors and conditions of appointment
• How to submit your application
• Privacy Notice

Position

One part-time director of the TV5 Numérique Board of Directors (the Board) for a 4-year period, renewable at the Minister’s discretion.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used for future appointment opportunities with a TV5 Board.

TV5 Numérique

TV5 Numérique is a non-profit organization related to TV5 Québec Canada, which acts as the Canadian operator of the TV5 partnership. The aim of this partnership between Canada, the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, France, Quebec, Switzerland and the Principality of Monaco is to offer French speakers and Francophiles around the world French-language audiovisual content that reflects a vibrant and dynamic Francophonie.

TV5 Numérique was created under the aegis of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, as an entity related to TV5 Québec Canada, to administer the funding granted by the Canadian and Quebec governments to support the realization of the Francophone global platform project and the acquisition of Quebec and Canadian content rights for the TV5MONDEPlus platform.

TV5 Numérique's objectives are:

• To jointly develop with TV5MONDE the technological infrastructure needed to operate a global French-language digital platform in all territories under TV5MONDE's responsibility;
• Support the supply of Canadian content for this platform, by acquiring the necessary rights for the territories covered by TV5MONDE;
• Insofar as budgets permit, provide financial or human resources to support the testing and marketing of the French-language digital platform, according to the needs expressed by TV5MONDE and under its control.

The current structure of TV5 Numérique's Board of Directors is 8 directors, three of whom are appointed by the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

The Board and its committees are responsible for the general administration of the organization, providing strategic advice to management and overseeing the organization's activities. Directors appointed by the Minister of Canadian Heritage must act in the best interests of the organization and must exercise due care and diligence.

Compensation

This is a part-time position. Following a ministerial appointment, the person chosen does not become a member of the public service. An annual remuneration of $6,000 and daily rates of $700 for participation in a regular Board meeting in person, by telephone or videoconference, and $350 for participation by telephone or videoconference in an ad hoc meeting, paid by TV5 Numérique. Remuneration is also provided for directors who are members of Board committees.

Official languages and diversity

The Government of Canada will take bilingualism and diversity into account when evaluating candidates for this position. Therefore, we encourage you to indicate in your application your understanding of the second official language and your ability to express yourself in that language. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to under-represented linguistic, regional and employment equity groups. Employment equity groups include women, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black and racialized people, people with disabilities and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. If you wish, you can indicate in your cover letter that you belong to one or more of the above groups. It is not mandatory to provide this information.

The government is committed to ensuring that appointments are made with a view to achieving parity and reflecting Canada's diversity in terms of language, region and employment equity.

Language requirements

Knowledge of French is essential for this position, but proficiency in both official languages is preferred.

Selection criteria

Your cover letter must clearly demonstrate, with concrete examples, how you meet the following statements to be considered for the position:

Education and experience

• A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and/or job-related experience.
• Relevant experience as a director, manager or leader in public, private or not for profit sector organization.

In addition, the position available require experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Broadcasting and/or television distribution
• New technologies and new media
• Copyright
• Strategic planning
• Finance and accounting
• Financial audits, control systems and resource optimization
• Expertise, such as a Certified Professional Accountant (C.P.A.)
• Law
• Commerce and marketing
• Human resources and management
• Communications
• Government affairs

If your application is selected for an interview, the following criteria will be assessed:

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the audiovisual market and digital streaming platforms;
• Knowledge of issues related to Francophones minority communities;
• Ability to promote the Government of Canada’s interests within TV5 Numérique;
• Ability to communicate in French verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of the following areas is an asset:

• Knowledge in copyright;
• Knowledge of the field of broadcasting, and, more specifically, satellite, digital and cable distribution;
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legislative environment of the broadcasting industry;
• Knowledge of technological issues and trends faced by broadcasters;

If your application is selected for the next step of the process, we will contact your references to verify how you have demonstrated, in your current position or recently held positions, the following personal suitability:

Personal suitability

• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Judgement
• Tact and diplomacy
• Superior interpersonal skills

Eligibility factors and conditions of appointment

In your application, you must clearly demonstrate that you meet the following requirements:

• Be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• meet the above-mentioned selection criteria.

The successful candidate must commit to:

• participating in Board meetings (in person at the headquarters in Montréal or by teleconference/videoconference). The Board meets on average 2 to 3 times per year;
• participating in Board committees, as needed;
• participating in emergency/special meetings in person or by teleconference/videoconference, as needed;
• performing the duties and responsibilities of Board members.

Before being appointed, you must demonstrate that you have no conflict of interest related to the position and you must complete a declaration of interests to that effect.

How to submit your application

The application must include the following information:

• a cover letter (3000 words maximum) where you explain how you meet the selection criteria in terms of your education and experience;
• your resume;
• the names of two references and their contact information.

All documents can be submitted in English or French.

Please send your application by email to: candidaturesTV5Num-TV5Numapplications@pch.gc.ca.

Your cover letter should be addressed to:

Annick Munezero
Director
Indigenous, Digital and Public Media
Cultural Affairs
Department of Canadian Heritage
25 Eddy Street (25-8)
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M5

Applications must be received by email or mail to the above addresses by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 9, 2024. Documents received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The results of this process will be sent to all candidates at the address provided.

Note

Information sent by email is not protected. Avoid including sensitive personal information such as your social insurance number and date of birth in your application.

Privacy notice statement

The personal information you provided is collected for ministerial appointment purposes. This information may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates and for statistical reporting on diversity and employment equity. The information is collected under the authority of paragraph 4(2)(d) of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act and uses of this personal information is described in Standard Personal Information Bank PSU – Members of Boards, Committees and Councils

Your personal information is protected under the provisions of the federal Privacy Act. Under this Act, you have the right to access your personal information and request changes to incorrect information. If you wish to avail yourself of this right or require clarification about this Privacy Notice Statement, contact the Director of Access to Information and Privacy, Canadian Heritage by email at: PCH.aiprp-atip.PCH@canada.ca. For further details on requests for access or correction, please consult the Info Source publication.