Making the Invisible Visible AND MORE...

Making the Invisible Visible Educational Conference

The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and the Black Health Alliance will host Making the Invisible Visible, Shining a Spotlight on Sickle Cell Disease, which celebrates almost 30 years of sickle cell education and the United Nations 2008 declaration of the disease as a public health problem. Individuals and families affected by the disease and anyone interested can attend. The symposium will also be very helpful for health care professionals.

Presentations will cover a range of critical subjects such as multidisciplinary treatment and health promotion for the disease. The meeting will address cultural stereotypes and barriers to treatment for what the United Nations describes as one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases. Internationally recognized speakers including UK based Dr. Simon Dyson who specializes in the diseases social aspects; Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty who heads theOntario Newborn Screening Program at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and SickKids International’s Dr. Alvin Zipursky, who earlier this year organized an international symposium in Cotonou, Benin to discuss topics including priorities in Sickle Cell Disease research and the potential for a global Sickle Cell Disease network, will attend. The program of speakers and topics for the conference is available at www.sicklecellontario.com.

Education about the inherited blood disorder is important because Toronto is one of the world's most diverse and multicultural populations. Predominantly affecting people of African, South Asian, Mediterranean and South American heritage, the disease is evident in populations from Portugal, Spain, France, mainland Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East including Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Yemen, as well as India and Sri Lanka. Based on Toronto’s population, it is a microcosm of the life-threatening condition characterized by severe, unpredictable pain episodes and complications that can limit daily activities and cause disability.

The conference takes place Friday, November 20, 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive (McCowan & Ellesmere). Registration: $70 adults; $40 students; people with Sickle Cell Disease and their families are eligible for a discounted rate. To register call (416) 789-2855 or email sicklecell@look.ca

Media Contact: J.R. Dash ¨ (416) 293-4234 ¨ dashcommunications@msn.com

Award-winning GTA children’s choir kicks off new concert season withLimitless

Fresh from celebrating its first national music award, again proving the value of hard work and dedication the Toronto Children’s Concert Choir is launching its new performance season with Limitless on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The 55 member group, kids ranging in age from seven to 18 represent the Greater Toronto Area. This joyous evening of song and dance will also showcase the Afro-Latin rhythms of guest artist Lady Son. The Toronto concert will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Avenue.

Last month in Calgary, the Gospel Music Association of Canada named the choir's Show Me The Way, from its 2008 debut album Our Message, Children’s Song of the Year. TC3, as it's familiarly known, was also nominated for Children’s Album Of The Year and Choir Song Of The Year. For a first recording, that recognition speaks volumes about TC3’s calibre, says the choir's Executive Artistic Director, the Reverend Denise Gillard. “Hopefully this national recognition will retire our Toronto’s best-kept-secret music label.” Seventeen-year- old TC3 member Andre McIntosh says, “To see such a simple song go so far makes winning a really big honour. We’ve sung Show Me The Way many times in different moods and settings but this win makes it even more inspiring.”

TC3 depends on concerts and record sales to fund the majority of its programming. “We have the vision, we have the talent,” says Rev. Gillard. “What we need are the resources to sustain and develop the program to reach even more urban youth so we can help broaden their abilities and choices. This concert provides an opportunity for the community to show its support for these ambitious young people.”

For tickets
Limitless concert tickets are $7 to $12. To order, call 416-751-9970 or email info@tc3.ca. A limited number will be available at the door.

To learn more visit TC3 and Lady Son

Listen to TC3’s debut CD Our Message under the Micah Records label.

Media Contact: J.R. Dash ¨ (416) 293-4234 ¨ dashcommunications@msn.com

Senior Publicist, - Arts and Entertainment Specialties, 12 month contract

Posting Date: November 19, 2009

Closing Date: November 26, 2009

Position: Senior Publicist, - Arts and Entertainment Specialties, 12 month contract

Reference Number: SB-19112009-C

Location: CTV – 299 Queen St W Toronto

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities: · Reporting to the Manager, Arts & Entertainment, the Senior Publicist develops strategic and proactive communication plans to ensure clear, consistent, and appropriate messaging for etalk, Bravo!, FashionTelevision, Star!, and additional CTV programming. · Plan and execute publicity for Arts and Entertainment’s top programming priorities · Develop key messages, core concepts, and corporate positioning for channels, programming, on-air talent, marketing initiatives and partnerships · Build and maintain relationships with print, radio and online media, and photographers through regular contact and pitches · Write and distribute publicity materials including, press releases, biographies, programming highlights, etc. · Respond to media and internal parties’ requests for publicity material · Plan and execute media interviews with talent, reporters, executives and others where appropriate · Plan and execute press conferences, photo shoots, red carpet events and press junkets as required · Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: · Completion of a public relations degree or equivalent with a minimum of five years experience in the communications/media/entertainment industry · Demonstrated knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts, the entertainment industry, pop culture, Canada’s television production community, and the Canadian star system · Experience with A-list talent management and television production · Ambitious, enthusiastic, and hard-working Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision · Evidence of good working relationships with the press, including North American blogging and online media · Exceptional writing skills are essential · Must be detail-oriented, resourceful, organized and creative with superior research skills ·Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills · Must be a dynamic self-starter and team player

Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online or with a resume in confidence to: Human Resources Please quote reference number SB-19112009-C CTV Inc. 299 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416-591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace.

Web Developer – CTV Digital Media-

Posting Date: November 19, 2009

Closing Date: November 26, 2009

Position: Web Developer – CTV Digital Media-CEP 723M

Reference Number: KE-19112009 Location: CTV - 299 Queen St W. Toronto

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required. This job may require overnight, weekend and shift work

Responsibilities: · Building robust, extensible and extremely efficient C# .Net powered Internet applications for a wide range of CTV properties · Building and extending database elements (MS SQL 2000 and 2005) · Maintaining and replacing legacy ASP code (VBScript) · Maintaining and extending custom C# applications · Helping develop, update and maintain scripts that manage and process XML feed data · Developing tools that integrate seamlessly and efficiently with existing HTML documents, .Net controls, and AJAX and Flash applicants · Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Three years production experience in C# .NET and MS SQL; Extensive experience developing user-friendly, forms-based web applications; Experience processing input XML feeds and producing valid XHTML and XML output an asset Experience with Test Driven Development and/or unit testing an asset Production experience in other platforms and other web server languages such as PHP / MySQL an asset; An understanding of web application scaling / caching strategies A working knowledge of JavaScript; Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server and IIS; Experience with web services Experience with integrating 3rd party products such as Google Maps, Facebook, etc Well organized with good communication skills, patience and an ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects

Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.ctv.ca, or forward a current resume, in confidence to: Human Resources

Please quote reference number: KE-19112009 CTV Television Inc. 299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416 591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace. \

Production Manager, SPACE and Comedy

Posting Date: November 19, 2009

Closing Date: November 26, 2009

Position: Production Manager, SPACE and Comedy

Reference Number: SB-19112009-B

Location: CTV-299 Queen Street West Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities: In a professional and timely manner, perform the following activities: · Prepare detailed program budgets for all productions including cash flow, financial statements and budgetary forecasts. · Liaise with Supervising Producer, Directors of Content and VP/GM to develop and manage budgets. · Monitor and authorize all production expenditures · Coordination of all production requirements: business arrangements, contracts, crew, suppliers, travel, all purchasing related to the production budget. · Responsible for all types of clearance, copyright, Actra, Nabet, AF of M, policies and procedures. · Thorough and accurate coding, cost reporting and reconciling actuals of the overall budgets · Participate in the development of yearly production and show budgets · Set-up and maintain administrative infrastructure to ensure proper flow of budget information, contract administration, and reconciling of costs · Input, track and report budgeted and actuals using Excel to ensure proper flow of information to both producers and management, input changes as required to ensure project is completed on time and on budget · Liase with both technical and operations departments to ensure that production has all required resources onhand, repairs are managed and that equipment is maintained properly. · Other Production Manager duties as assigned.

Qualifications: · 2-5 years Production Management experience · A strong knowledge of general accounting principles · Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines of several simultaneous duties, while maintaining focus and composure · Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative · Strong communication skills both oral and written · Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online or apply with a resume in confidence to: Human Resources Please quote reference number: SB-19112009-B CTV LTD 299 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416-591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace. \

Associate Project Manager, Brand Partnerships, CTV Toronto

Posting Date: November 19, 2009

Closing Date: November 26, 2009

Position: Associate Project Manager, Brand Partnerships, CTV Toronto

Reference Number: SS-19112009

Location: CTV – 299 Queen St W Toronto

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities: Execute and actively manage all projects sold by the Marketing Manager, CTV Toronto; including development and management of all project workbacks, chief liaison with all clients and internal departments; coordinate delivery of creative elements and approvals; prepare and schedule On the House giveaways as well as write scripts for client approval; book and manage client Connected Calendar broadcast and online event listings; Manage and schedule weekly News Sponsorship avails including traffic and schedule instructions for CTV produced promotional creative Process Account Briefs, ATB’s and invoicing Developing and update CTV Toronto revenue reports Preparation of advertiser promotional agreement letters (LOA’s) Preparation and distribution of promotional briefing document to DSP and Broadcast Producer Liaise with ctvtoronto.ca and Legal regarding clearances and rules & regulations Contest fulfillment and prize procurement, where appropriate Development of post mortem reports, where appropriate

Qualifications: · Relevant certification in project management and/or post secondary degree in broadcast college is required · Minimum of 5 years relevant business experience; in broadcast, media or telecommunications industry an asset · Knowledge of print, online and broadcast production an asset · Superior communication and facilitation skills · Good leadership skills and able to motivate teams to accomplish set goals · Hands-on experience with project management methodologies and MS Office programs · Must be able to work comfortably on a team and under the pressure of constant deadlines and last minute revisions · Need initiative and organization skills, plus the ability to work quickly and accurately in a highly independent position · Must be eager to learn, flexible, and willing to help co-workers where required · Superior communications, facilitation, interpersonal and decision-making skills required · Excellent computer skills particularly in Windows XP (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online or with a resume to: Human Resources Please quote reference number SS-19112009 CTV Television Inc. 299 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416-591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace. \

Account Executive, CTV Conventional Sales

Posting Date: November 19, 2009

Closing Date: November 26, 2009

Position: Account Executive, CTV Conventional Sales

Reference Number: SS-19112009-D

Location: CTV – 299 Queen St W Toronto

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities: · Identify, develop and maintain advertising agency and direct client contacts · Create and sell strategic, integrated sales proposals with appropriate research data, marketing and web components, for a large variety of national accounts · Provide quality customer service through building and managing customer relationships · Liaise effectively with all sales support functions, including: Traffic, Research, Programming, Marketing, and Executive · Participate in industry activities related to the position

Qualifications: ·University or College degree in Business Administration or equivalent an asset ·Minimum of 5 years total selling experience in National Television Sales · Strong presentation and negotiating skills combined with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under pressure of deadlines and last minutes revisions. · A highly developed client service focus and proven ability with the National advertising community · Self motivated · Excellent problem solving and decision making · Must demonstrate high energy, enthusiasm, motivation and confidence · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal · Ability to work independently and in a team environment · Practical computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Power Point) · Experience with RepPak, an asset

Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online Human Resources Please quote reference number SS-19112009-D CTV Television Inc. 299 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416-591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace.

Production Assistant 1 – CEP 723M, 10 month contract

Posting Date: SB-03112009

Closing Date: SB-10112009

Position: Production Assistant 1 – CEP 723M, 10 month contract

Reference Number: SB- 03112009

Location: CTV – 299 Queen Street West, Toronto

Salary: Group C - Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities: This position will involve working with the Supervising Producer, Talent, Production and Technical personnel in the production of assigned projects currently in the Much News and Information Unit. Will include but not limited to: · Creating and maintaining rundowns, files, schedules and listings · Coordination and booking of facilities · Preparing show elements · Liaising with other production and service units within the building · General organization of unit and · Offering creative input to unit · Assisting producers as needed

Qualifications: · Minimum 1 year experience working in a Live Television Environment · Post-secondary education in Television Broadcasting or Journalism · Thorough organizational skills and excellent attention to detail · Excellent all-round knowledge of popular music and trends · Confident and organized, working under minimal supervision

Application Details: Interested candidates should apply online at www.ctv.ca or forward a resume to: Human Resources Please quote reference number SB-03112009 CTV Ltd. 299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416-591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace.