Coordinator, Business Affairs and Policy - Toronto, Canada - CMPA

CMPA

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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, subcommittees 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 followup information to working groups, committees, subcommittees and members consultants as necessary;
Coordinating meetings and events including all related logistics (accommodations, travel, meeting rooms, catering, audiovisual, 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 multitasking and timemanagement 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.