2025 applications open: CBC Indigenous Pathways to Journalism program

Applications for CBC's Indigenous Pathways program for 2025-26 are open until August 10, 2025. This year's program will run from October 6, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 

Pathways is a paid, full-time, nine-month learning and development opportunity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis who are seeking to develop careers with CBC, Canada's public broadcaster. Candidates grow and hone their skills as part of an Indigenous peer cohort while receiving culturally relevant programming, mentorship and career development opportunities.

Originally developed for local newsrooms, the program expanded last year to include positions at CBC Entertains. This year, we are thrilled to offer roles with Digital Strategy and Products (DSP) and Marketing Communications as well! 

Now in its fourth year, Indigenous Pathways provides skills training, work experience, and career development support. A directly related post-secondary degree, diploma, or professional work history are not required to apply.

Hosts for this fourth cohort are:

• CBC Nova Scotia (Halifax)
• CBC Kids (Toronto)
• CBC Marketing & Communications (Toronto)
• CBC Sports (Toronto)
• CBC Saskatchewan (Regina or Saskatoon)
• CBC North (Yellowknife)
• CBC British Columbia (Vancouver)
• DSP Accessibility (Toronto or remote)
• DSP Quality Engineering (Toronto or remote)
• CBC Unscripted Content (Toronto)
• DSP Customer Experience (remote anywhere in Canada)

Click the links above for more information about, and to apply for, any of these roles. You are welcome to apply to as many roles as are of interest.

In this program, participants will:

• Develop skills and tools for advancing careers in media
• Work in, and learn to navigate, a multiplatform public service media company offering  news, information, entertainment and sports programming through websites, streaming services, podcasts, TV and radio
• Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous colleagues
• Gain valuable professional experience and career development opportunities

CBC Indigenous Pathways is for you if you are:

• First Nations, Inuit or Métis 
• Deeply interested in multimedia production, storytelling and technology
• Seeking practical, hands-on experience working in media
• Wanting to develop professional and technical skills 
• Willing to travel or potentially relocate for work with CBC
• Interested to develop a career with CBC
• A critical thinker who demonstrates ethics and integrity
• A good communicator and team player

For more information about the program, please visit the FAQ page or email us at indigenous.strategy@cbc.ca. Interested applicants are also invited to register for one of two virtual info sessions on Wednesday, August 6 or Thursday, August 7 to learn more about the program. Click here to register by Tuesday, August 5.