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CBC's CAPE Program Is Back For It's 8th Year!

The CBC Abilicrew* Placements for Excellence (CAPE) Program is back! Now in its seventh year, CAPE aims to kick-start the careers of persons with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase the participant’s talents and generate more discussion, learning and content related to disability, accessibility and inclusion. Participants must identify as a person living with a disability**. 

Participants will be hired in locations across CBC to work in a variety of roles. This year, roles will be located in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Participants will learn more about the media industry and gain access to career development opportunities while working in their field.

This six-month paid placement program runs from January 12 to June 26, 2026. Details on individual jobs and required skills can be found at  cbc.ca/cape or cbc.ca/jobs.

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 7 at 11:59 PM ET. 

To be eligible, all interested applicants must:

    identify as a person with a disability**. 

    submit a one-page letter of interest describing: 

        why they think this program is right for them and; 

        what impact they think it could have on their career objectives. 

    be able to work legally in Canada.  

    be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process (up to 38.75 hours - some roles have more flexibility). 

Please note:  by applying for this program, applicants are consenting to disclose they have a disability.

For more info, contact: Nicole Alexander


*Abilicrew is CBC’s Employee Resource Group for employees with disabilities (visible and invisible) and their allies.

**Disability “means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”  (The Accessible Canada Act)

Nicole Alexander (she/they)
Advisor, Equity & Inclusion 
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation