Coordinator, Animation Production Unit

National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

City

Montréal

Job description

🎯 Description:
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is seeking a Coordinator, Animation Production Unit for a 12-month full-time temporary position. You will provide essential administrative and logistical support to producers, filmmakers, and creators, while actively contributing to the coordination of projects from pre-production through to post-production.

✅ Responsibilities:

Serve as a key point of contact between the production unit and external creators.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, screenings, workshops, and studio visits.
Support the production of newsletters and management of the unit’s Instagram account.
Track production schedules and manage equipment inventory and loans.
Organize onboarding and logistical support for filmmakers (spaces, materials, access, etc.).
Assist with post-production coordination (subtitles, transcripts, captions, video description, etc.).
Contribute to archiving of digital and physical project elements.
Manage expense accounts, reimbursements, and travel arrangements.
Assist in preparing quarterly and institutional reports.

💰 Salary: $55,532 to $67,536 (salary scale under review)

📅 Status: Temporary, full-time – 12 months
📌 Position number: 00340884
📂 Division: Programming – Creation, Distribution and Marketing
🎬 Department: Animation
👥 Union group: CUPE
📍 Flexibility profile: On-site

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

College diploma in administration or media production.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Knowledge of documentary and animation production processes.
Familiarity with union framework agreements.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Smartsheet.
Basic accounting knowledge and experience with financial systems (project accounting, purchase orders).
Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written.

⭐ Key Skills:

Initiative, autonomy, and adaptability.
Strong client service orientation and team spirit.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

📩 How to apply:
Apply by September 8, 2025 via the NFB career site.

The NFB is committed to building a skilled workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity. Employment equity is a priority, and we encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify as women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minorities. Workplace accommodations are available throughout the selection process.