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Temp Newsletter - January 2026
Temp Newsletter - January 2026
Dear Temps,
Warm wishes for a very Happy New Year. I hope you got 2026 off to a great start.
I love this time of the year when a certain quietude emerges after the frenetic activities over the holidays. It allows me time to settle in and dream - to plan the possibilities for the new year. I think about the trips I would like to take or a small renovation or a personal/career goal I would like to achieve.
Last year started with me worried about my dog - Freddy Pickles. He is a rescue and even though we had gone through several rounds of doggy training he was still prone to being reactive. It was a constant worry on walks. One of my projects for 2025 was to do whatever it took to help Freddy feel safe so he was less threatened by other dogs, new situations or strangers. We registered for intensive one on one dog obedience classes and we reinforced the classes with regular training. I learned to read Freddy’s discomfort signals well before he got himself into trouble and to avoid triggers for him. I am happy to report that all this work has paid off. Freddy is thriving and his Mama is more relaxed on walks.
The New Year is a blank canvas full of potential for your own goals. Sometimes we just have to articulate what it is we are seeking, and that intention puts us on the path towards achieving our goals. Wishing you all the best for sketching out and coloring in what you want your 2026 to look like.
Read on because we have quite a few events lined up for this month. Hope to see you there.
Warm regards,Sujata_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This year I am introducing regular office hours each month. If you have a question about something to do with your Temping situation or need career advice or any other type of support, please feel free to use this link to book a 15 minute appointment to meet with me. This month, you can schedule appointments with me on January 13th, 16th and 29th. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last month I told you that all employees including Temps can access a wealth of resources to manage their physical, mental and financial health on the CBC My Wellbeing Portal. It’s accessible 24/7 and most of it is available to you FREE!
The CBC’s My Well-Being Portal is chock full of services like:
The services listed above are the tip of the iceberg. In this MIB session, you get a tour of the full range of services offered on the Wellbeing Portal.
Mercer’s Digital Health Team manages CBC’s My Well-being portal and the vendors providing the services to CBC employees and their families. Heidi Gill is CBC’s Mercer Account Manager and will guide us through the CBC Well Being Portal.
Heidi has a BSc in Psychology, Certificates in Dispute Resolution & Managing Mental Health in the Workplace. She has more than 15 years of experience in supporting Employee Wellbeing Programs and has been working with CBC since the launch of our My Wellbeing Portal.
January 15, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. (ET) Add to calendar
TIP: To get the most out of this session, best to sign up to the My Wellbeing Portal ahead of time so you can ask questions about the stuff you are most interested in. You can send questions in advance to Laura.McIsaac@cbc.ca._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JANUARY TEMP Lunch and LearnVeteran News Announcer Nicole Martin is the voice many people wake up to on the CBC program Ontario Morning. She has created a Newsreader Training Course for CBC because there's an ongoing and urgent demand for backfill in this essential role. In this workshop, she walks you through the ins and outs of how to get started and succeed at reading the news.
Sign up by sending an email to the Temp-project@cbc.ca to get an invitation.
If you are unable to attend and have a question, please send us an email and we will make sure Nicole answers it so you can review it in the recording of the event.
We are looking for a full-time field producer to join our entertainment team until the end of September. If you're a creative storyteller with a passion for entertainment news and a talent for pitching and producing multiplatform stories, this is a job for you.
The job is Monday to Friday in office in Toronto, with an expectation of unscheduled overtime and weekend work (including shifting schedules to cover award season).We are just posting this job internally.
Here's the link, feel free to reach out to me if you have questions. And please share this to anyone who might be interested. Internal employees will need to log in to the Jobs Hub in Workday to apply: https://wd3.myworkday.com/cbcrc/d/inst/9925$10104/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld
Thank you!Lianne ElliottManaging EditorDomestic Bureaus and Content UnitsCBC News(she/her) c. 416-802-0797lianne.elliott@cbc.ca_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Onboarding sessions introduce you to the things you need to know as a Temp to navigate your time at the CBC. Regardless of how long you have been Temping, you are bound to learn a few things in this session that will help you.
The orientation provides Temps with:
WHEN:Wednesday, January 21, 20269:00 am – 10:20 am (ET)
NOTE: This session is at an earlier time to make it easier for our Temps in the Atlantic region to attend.You can register for this session using your CBC login ID here.
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Upcoming Make it Better Workshops:
Our previous skills workshops in this series:
If you missed the earlier workshops, you can review the recording of any of these workshops here.
Warm wishes for a very Happy New Year. I hope you got 2026 off to a great start.
I love this time of the year when a certain quietude emerges after the frenetic activities over the holidays. It allows me time to settle in and dream - to plan the possibilities for the new year. I think about the trips I would like to take or a small renovation or a personal/career goal I would like to achieve.
Last year started with me worried about my dog - Freddy Pickles. He is a rescue and even though we had gone through several rounds of doggy training he was still prone to being reactive. It was a constant worry on walks. One of my projects for 2025 was to do whatever it took to help Freddy feel safe so he was less threatened by other dogs, new situations or strangers. We registered for intensive one on one dog obedience classes and we reinforced the classes with regular training. I learned to read Freddy’s discomfort signals well before he got himself into trouble and to avoid triggers for him. I am happy to report that all this work has paid off. Freddy is thriving and his Mama is more relaxed on walks.
The New Year is a blank canvas full of potential for your own goals. Sometimes we just have to articulate what it is we are seeking, and that intention puts us on the path towards achieving our goals. Wishing you all the best for sketching out and coloring in what you want your 2026 to look like.
Read on because we have quite a few events lined up for this month. Hope to see you there.
Warm regards,Sujata_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contents
Contents
- Introducing Temp Project office hours
- January Make it Better - Tour the CBC My Wellbeing Portal
- January Temp Lunch and Learn - Nicole Martin on the News Announcer Job
- Job Alert: Field Producer for Entertainment Unit (Toronto)
- January Temp Onboarding - Wednesday Jan 21st
INTRODUCING OFFICE HOURS
This year I am introducing regular office hours each month. If you have a question about something to do with your Temping situation or need career advice or any other type of support, please feel free to use this link to book a 15 minute appointment to meet with me. This month, you can schedule appointments with me on January 13th, 16th and 29th. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCING OFFICE HOURS
JANUARY MAKE IT BETTER: Tour of the CBC My Wellbeing Portal
Last month I told you that all employees including Temps can access a wealth of resources to manage their physical, mental and financial health on the CBC My Wellbeing Portal. It’s accessible 24/7 and most of it is available to you FREE! JANUARY MAKE IT BETTER: Tour of the CBC My Wellbeing Portal
The CBC’s My Well-Being Portal is chock full of services like:
- Maple Virtual Healthcare - for yourself and your dependents. It’s super handy after hours or when you need a prescription renewed. They can do referrals to specialists too.
- A service that helps you create a will
- Get an ergonomic assessment or physiotherapy exercises after a consultation.
- List of employee discounts available for goods and services across the country.
- Virtual Vet Services
- List of tutors across the country to coach all grades
The services listed above are the tip of the iceberg. In this MIB session, you get a tour of the full range of services offered on the Wellbeing Portal.
Mercer’s Digital Health Team manages CBC’s My Well-being portal and the vendors providing the services to CBC employees and their families. Heidi Gill is CBC’s Mercer Account Manager and will guide us through the CBC Well Being Portal.
Heidi has a BSc in Psychology, Certificates in Dispute Resolution & Managing Mental Health in the Workplace. She has more than 15 years of experience in supporting Employee Wellbeing Programs and has been working with CBC since the launch of our My Wellbeing Portal.
January 15, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. (ET) Add to calendar
TIP: To get the most out of this session, best to sign up to the My Wellbeing Portal ahead of time so you can ask questions about the stuff you are most interested in. You can send questions in advance to Laura.McIsaac@cbc.ca._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JANUARY TEMP Lunch and LearnVeteran News Announcer Nicole Martin is the voice many people wake up to on the CBC program Ontario Morning. She has created a Newsreader Training Course for CBC because there's an ongoing and urgent demand for backfill in this essential role. In this workshop, she walks you through the ins and outs of how to get started and succeed at reading the news.
Sign up by sending an email to the Temp-project@cbc.ca to get an invitation.
If you are unable to attend and have a question, please send us an email and we will make sure Nicole answers it so you can review it in the recording of the event.
- Are there other roles/jobs you would like to learn about? Drop us a line at temp-project@cbc.ca with your area of interest.
- If you missed the introduction to working in sports or investigative journalism - check out this link to catch up.
JOB ALERT: Field Producer Entertainment unit (Toronto) INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY!
JOB ALERT: Field Producer Entertainment unit (Toronto) INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY!
We are looking for a full-time field producer to join our entertainment team until the end of September. If you're a creative storyteller with a passion for entertainment news and a talent for pitching and producing multiplatform stories, this is a job for you.
The job is Monday to Friday in office in Toronto, with an expectation of unscheduled overtime and weekend work (including shifting schedules to cover award season).We are just posting this job internally.
Here's the link, feel free to reach out to me if you have questions. And please share this to anyone who might be interested. Internal employees will need to log in to the Jobs Hub in Workday to apply: https://wd3.myworkday.com/cbcrc/d/inst/9925$10104/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld
Thank you!Lianne ElliottManaging EditorDomestic Bureaus and Content UnitsCBC News(she/her) c. 416-802-0797lianne.elliott@cbc.ca_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JANUARY TEMP ONBOARDING
Onboarding sessions introduce you to the things you need to know as a Temp to navigate your time at the CBC. Regardless of how long you have been Temping, you are bound to learn a few things in this session that will help you. JANUARY TEMP ONBOARDING
The orientation provides Temps with:
- An overview of the tools in Workday and IO that they will need to fulfill tasks such as filling out a time card or knowing how to access benefits and much more.
- A guide to their rights and benefits under the Collective Agreement and the support the CMG offers Temps.
- Understanding the career resources and support offered by The Temp Project.
WHEN:Wednesday, January 21, 20269:00 am – 10:20 am (ET)
NOTE: This session is at an earlier time to make it easier for our Temps in the Atlantic region to attend.You can register for this session using your CBC login ID here.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
LOOKING AHEAD:
Upcoming Make it Better Workshops:
- “Digging into the Pre-interview”
- “Create and efficient workflow for Multiplatform Reporters
Our previous skills workshops in this series:
If you missed the earlier workshops, you can review the recording of any of these workshops here.
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