Participant, First Peoples Program – French Services

Radio-Canada

. Complete an eight-week professional development curriculum from February 1 to March 26, 2027 .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeMontreal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational journalism skills in digital writing, audio storytelling, and video production, while effectively communicating in French. Engages collaboratively with diverse media professionals and showcases cultural narratives through storytelling.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital WritingAudio StorytellingVideo ProductionWorking Proficiency In FrenchStorytelling

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Hard Skills

Digital WritingAudio StorytellingVideo Production

Soft Skills

Open AttitudeCollaborative AttitudeGenuine CuriosityEager To Learn

Tools & Technologies

Desktop ComputerLaptopIPad Pro

Industry Keywords

First NationsInuitMétisJournalismStorytellingCommunity Achievements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete an eight-week professional development curriculum from February 1 to March 26, 2027
Participate in orientation and onboarding through virtual sessions and in-person activities in Montreal
Build foundational journalism skills through three weeks of virtual instruction in digital writing, audio/radio storytelling and video production
Create one to three portfolio-ready pieces
Shadow and work alongside Radio-Canada journalists at a regional station
Participate in virtual professional development sessions
Complete a closing week of hands-on activities in Montreal
Share stories and showcase culture, language, lived experiences and community achievements
Participate in hands-on workshops led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous media professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be 18 years of age or older
Self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis
Be available full time for the duration of the program (February 1st to March 26, 2027)
Be willing and able to travel for three separate five-day sessions during the eight-week program
Be able to work and communicate in French (reading, writing and speaking)
Working proficiency in French across speaking, reading and writing
Genuine curiosity about news and current affairs, paired with a passion for storytelling
Open, collaborative attitude
Eager to learn new things
Reliable, high-speed internet connection
Access to a desktop computer, laptop or iPad Pro
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Candidates advancing to the next step must complete a mandatory criminal record check; other background checks may be conducted based on operational requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training opportunity
Travel and accommodation expenses fully covered by Radio-Canada
Specialized production gear provided by Radio-Canada for the duration of the program
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity environment
Recruitment process accommodation support