Job Description
Position Title:
Host, Here and Now (English Services) (On Site)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
2026-06-18 11:5+ PM
CBC Toronto‘s top rated live weekday afternoon show, Here and Now is searching for a permanent host.
The show is dynamic, wide-ranging, and woven into the ever growing fabric of the GTA.
You are deeply invested in the GTA and are committed to ensuring Here and Now is a daily dose of essential information for the GTA. Be that safety on the TTC, how international students are struggling with affordability, or the closure of a neighbourhood diner, you know the show’s goal is to reflect the people of this region.
Your role is clear. You are smart, seasoned, and competitive. You love the GTA and you are deeply curious about it and the people who call it home. You push yourself and your team to respond to breaking news and have the tools and the skills to ensure you can help people navigate the reality of afternoons in the GTA.
You connect easily with every guest and contributor on the program — be they a grieving parent or your traffic reporter. You are equally excited to talk about the latest play on opening night and the latest bombshell report from the Auditor General.
Through the hustle and bustle, you know when to pause to appreciate the little moments that make life in this city special. Toronto’s been called a city of villages. You understand what that means and you transport audiences to the diverse communities that make the city - and Peel, York and Durham - a truly unique place in the world.
You know how to help bring guests’ stories to life. And you understand that people don’t spend their days immersed in news. You love that your job is to help catch them up and help people plan for the hours, the days and the weeks ahead. You aren't phased by the prospect of going live with breaking news and little time to prepare.
You thrive in a team environment, and love to experiment with new ways to meet program and station goals. You know that audience consumption trends change, and work to ensure that Here and Now keeps up with those changes. You collaborate well with your colleagues across all platforms and you will help drive innovation in the station.
As host, you embrace your role as a leader on the team. You are constantly pushing yourself and the team to deliver the most compelling live local offering and you uphold the responsibility you have to deliver on the mission of CBC Toronto, which is to be there for people in the GTA when they need us.
This role requires full time on site presence.
Key Tasks:
Works hand in glove with the Here and Now producer and the team to plan the best possible lineup each day.
Pitches segment ideas, suggests and lines up guests or interviewees, prepares background notes and questions, interviews on or off air, and provides narration and linking continuity between program segments.
Hosts live breaking news specials / remote shows as needed.
Keen to shape special programming and/or segments of the daily show.
At ease bantering with program participants such as on-air colleagues, guests and interviewees, members of the audience and phone-in callers, as required.
Works to maintain your subject matter expertise in fields relevant to the focus of the program(s).
Participates in public and/or community relations activities as appropriate, to promote the program(s) and/or the Corporation.
Gathers audio and visual material in the field and packages it to share with the audience on any required platforms.
As required, performs the following tasks:
Act as master of ceremonies, narrator or interviewer.
Voice continuity for programs.
Conduct research using a variety of sources.
Edit program material.
You possess:
A university degree in a field relevant to the position or a combination of education and work experience relevant to the position.
Proven journalism skills, strong news judgment, excellent general knowledge.
Strong understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Strong live on-air performance and excellent interview skills on a range of topics and themes, all kept to time.
A strong love and understanding of Toronto, including the functions of all three levels of government.
Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-deserving communities across Toronto.
Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker.
A track record of talking to principal characters in stories that matter to the audience.
Engaging and intelligent on-air presence, showing a wide emotional range.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills that elevate live programming.
A thorough understanding of and experience with social media tools.
Sense of humour.
A broad range of interests.
Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback within the context of a dynamic team.
Demonstrated track record of collaboration within a team to ensure that the show meets its mandate.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the
Diversity and Inclusion section
of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to
recruitment@cbc.ca
.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our
corporate website
. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on
conflicts of interest
. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
Host, Here and Now (English Services) (On Site)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
2026-06-18 11:5+ PM
CBC Toronto‘s top rated live weekday afternoon show, Here and Now is searching for a permanent host.
The show is dynamic, wide-ranging, and woven into the ever growing fabric of the GTA.
You are deeply invested in the GTA and are committed to ensuring Here and Now is a daily dose of essential information for the GTA. Be that safety on the TTC, how international students are struggling with affordability, or the closure of a neighbourhood diner, you know the show’s goal is to reflect the people of this region.
Your role is clear. You are smart, seasoned, and competitive. You love the GTA and you are deeply curious about it and the people who call it home. You push yourself and your team to respond to breaking news and have the tools and the skills to ensure you can help people navigate the reality of afternoons in the GTA.
You connect easily with every guest and contributor on the program — be they a grieving parent or your traffic reporter. You are equally excited to talk about the latest play on opening night and the latest bombshell report from the Auditor General.
Through the hustle and bustle, you know when to pause to appreciate the little moments that make life in this city special. Toronto’s been called a city of villages. You understand what that means and you transport audiences to the diverse communities that make the city - and Peel, York and Durham - a truly unique place in the world.
You know how to help bring guests’ stories to life. And you understand that people don’t spend their days immersed in news. You love that your job is to help catch them up and help people plan for the hours, the days and the weeks ahead. You aren't phased by the prospect of going live with breaking news and little time to prepare.
You thrive in a team environment, and love to experiment with new ways to meet program and station goals. You know that audience consumption trends change, and work to ensure that Here and Now keeps up with those changes. You collaborate well with your colleagues across all platforms and you will help drive innovation in the station.
As host, you embrace your role as a leader on the team. You are constantly pushing yourself and the team to deliver the most compelling live local offering and you uphold the responsibility you have to deliver on the mission of CBC Toronto, which is to be there for people in the GTA when they need us.
This role requires full time on site presence.
Key Tasks:
Works hand in glove with the Here and Now producer and the team to plan the best possible lineup each day.
Pitches segment ideas, suggests and lines up guests or interviewees, prepares background notes and questions, interviews on or off air, and provides narration and linking continuity between program segments.
Hosts live breaking news specials / remote shows as needed.
Keen to shape special programming and/or segments of the daily show.
At ease bantering with program participants such as on-air colleagues, guests and interviewees, members of the audience and phone-in callers, as required.
Works to maintain your subject matter expertise in fields relevant to the focus of the program(s).
Participates in public and/or community relations activities as appropriate, to promote the program(s) and/or the Corporation.
Gathers audio and visual material in the field and packages it to share with the audience on any required platforms.
As required, performs the following tasks:
Act as master of ceremonies, narrator or interviewer.
Voice continuity for programs.
Conduct research using a variety of sources.
Edit program material.
You possess:
A university degree in a field relevant to the position or a combination of education and work experience relevant to the position.
Proven journalism skills, strong news judgment, excellent general knowledge.
Strong understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Strong live on-air performance and excellent interview skills on a range of topics and themes, all kept to time.
A strong love and understanding of Toronto, including the functions of all three levels of government.
Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-deserving communities across Toronto.
Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker.
A track record of talking to principal characters in stories that matter to the audience.
Engaging and intelligent on-air presence, showing a wide emotional range.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills that elevate live programming.
A thorough understanding of and experience with social media tools.
Sense of humour.
A broad range of interests.
Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback within the context of a dynamic team.
Demonstrated track record of collaboration within a team to ensure that the show meets its mandate.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the
Diversity and Inclusion section
of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to
recruitment@cbc.ca
.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our
corporate website
. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on
conflicts of interest
. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Host, Here and Now (English Services) (On Site) position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
