Young People's Theatre (YPT) is searching for candidates to fill the seasonal position of Junior Operations Assistant, reporting to the Director of Operations. The position will provide career-related work experience commensurate to ability and/or aptitude, expanding capacity for skill development as a general labourer/tradesperson. The position will offer opportunities through hands-on learning in a supportive real-world environment.

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position commencing June 30 and ending on August 22, 2025. This position pays $17.50/hour for 35 hours a week.
 

This position is entirely on-site, and will be based at 165 Front St E and 161 Frederick St in Toronto ON, with duties being performed both indoors and outdoors.

Key Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, routine inspections
• Perform custodial services as assigned by management
• Prepare/set up rooms for various events/activities
• Assist with Information Technology (IT)
• Prepare, paint and decorate interior and exterior surfaces as required
• Assist in supporting other departments or events as requested by management
• Interface with service providers and external contractors
• Perform other facilities duties as required including but not limited to security and fire
safety related tasks
• Be available for occasional evening and weekend work as required
 

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Creative problem solving and strong sense of curiosity
• Goal oriented
• Able to perform physical tasks that require a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working with various tools such as power tools and hand tools
• Comfortable performing physical activities such as: lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Good communication skills
 

Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, individuals must:
• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
** International students are not eligible participants. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
 

Accessibility & Inclusion
Young People’s Theatre is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly support and value diversity and fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment which includes accommodation. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, individuals from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply.
 

Application Process
In accordance with YPT’s policy, as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to pass a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
 

How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by emailing their resume with cover letter in one file with the email subject line “Junior Operations Assistant” to:
[email protected]
Submit applications by: Friday, May 30, 2025.
YPT thanks all applicants but will only contact those selected for an interview.