{"id":3988,"date":"2022-01-21T16:53:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/careers-choose-telefilm\/our-corporate-values"},"modified":"2026-05-27T09:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:38:55","slug":"why-choose-telefilm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/who-we-are\/careers\/why-choose-telefilm","title":{"rendered":"Why choose Telefilm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-content\">\n<p class=\"has-lead-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At Telefilm, we&#8217;re very passionate about culture and film: that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re committed to showcasing the work of Canadian artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invest in Canadian content projects and actively promote our works and talent on the national and international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telefilm continues its efforts to enhance and support diverse voices and encourage the richness and outreach of the projects it funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-stimulating-work-environment\">A stimulating work environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide a stimulating work environment in which every staff member contributes to the national and international success of Canadian audiovisual productions and talent. With our support, remarkable Canadian films have been made, reaching audiences worldwide and garnering awards at prestigious festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our career development approach is designed to ensure that each staff member reaches their full potential while feeling supported, recognized and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our team comprises over 200 passionate people in four offices: Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax and our Montreal head office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Telefilm Canada team administers the financing programs of the Canada Media Fund (CMF).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telefilm\u2019s offices are also home to the teams that administer the Canada Media Fund\u2019s programs (CMFPA).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency reporting to Parliament through the Department of Canadian Heritage. Telefilm is a separate employer, distinct from the federal government, governed by the Canada Labour Code and internal management policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-an-impact\">Make an impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing us means choosing to make an impact. It&#8217;s all about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embracing a work environment where diversity, inclusion and openness are core values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being part of concrete measures to build the kind of cinema we want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing initiatives to improve funding access for underrepresented communities across the country.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belonging to a Canada-wide organization that, with its four offices, strives to connect with diverse talent across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working for a federal government agency that has a wide array of benefits and attractive employment conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\"><style id=\"bricks-inline-css-component-iaydcs\">\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body [data-brx-variant=\"smpudg\"] .brxe-wfdygm{display: none}\n\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body [data-brx-variant=\"hiruvl\"] .brxe-aowtev{display: none}\n\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rdwogz{margin-bottom: 0; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-m); border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-m); height: 100%; width: 100%}\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rdwogz:not(.tag), .block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rdwogz img{aspect-ratio: 16\/9}\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rdwogz{ clip-path: url(#bg-cta-media-clip); overflow: hidden;  img {  height: 100%; } }\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Mobile landscape *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px){\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rdwogz{width: 100%}\n}\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-ntbudv{width: 0px; height: 0px}\n\n\n\/* Disable links in editor *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body a.brxe-iaydcs, .block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-iaydcs a{ pointer-events: none; }\n<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/can231.dayforcehcm.com\/CandidatePortal\/en-CA\/Telefilmcanada\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Apply now\" class=\"brxe-iaydcs brxe-block block-cta-media block-tile-cta bg--ultra-dark\"><div class=\"brxe-rixvnj brxe-block block-cta-media__container\"><div class=\"brxe-yzsmrc brxe-div block-cta-media__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"brxe-rtjcvu brxe-text-basic block-cta-media__accent-heading\">Careers<\/div><h3 class=\"brxe-kkazzf brxe-heading block-cta-media__heading clickable-parent\" id=\"join-a-dynamic-team-devoted-to-the-success-of-canadian-talent\">Join a dynamic team devoted to the success of Canadian talent.<\/h3><p class=\"brxe-wfdygm brxe-text-basic block-cta-media__text\">Competitive compensation program, hybrid work options, and comprehensive health and life insurance.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"brxe-aowtev brxe-block block-tile-cta-container\"><div class=\"brxe-pogixc brxe-div block-tile-cta__wrapper\"><span class=\"brxe-qqhlqe brxe-text-basic block-tile-cta__btn\">Apply now<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"brxe-oorkdr brxe-block block-cta-media__media-block\"><div class=\"brxe-rleyxw brxe-div block-cta-media__media-wrapper\"><figure class=\"brxe-rdwogz brxe-image tag\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Telefilm-all-staff-MTL-768x403.png\" class=\"css-filter size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Telefilm-all-staff-MTL-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Telefilm-all-staff-MTL-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Telefilm-all-staff-MTL-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Telefilm-all-staff-MTL-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Telefilm-all-staff-MTL.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><svg width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"position: absolute\">\n  <defs>\n    <clipPath id=\"bg-cta-media-clip\" clipPathUnits=\"objectBoundingBox\">\n      <path d='M 0.609 0.010 L 0.006 0.860 C 0.002 0.865 0 0.872 0 0.879 V 0.979 C 0 0.987 0.010 1 0.013 1 L 0.987 1.001 C 0.994 1.001 1 0.987 1 0.980 V 0.014 C 1 0.006 0.994 0 0.987 0 L 0.626 0 C 0.620 0 0.613 0.004 0.609 0.010 Z'\/>\n    <\/clipPath>\n  <\/defs>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Telefilm, we&#8217;re very passionate about culture and film: that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re committed to showcasing the work of Canadian artisans. 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