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JOB TITLE: Production Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs)

DEADLINE: Rolling

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Location: Toronto, Canada

Position Type: Part-time contract, 30 hours per week. Core working hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM - 3 PM, with Thursdays in-office. All other work hours are flexible, except for when needed in-person for events

Contract Dates: June 22 - August 28, 2026
 

Wage: $27.20/hour

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About The Disability Collective:

The Disability Collective (TDC) is the only fully disability-led multidisciplinary arts organization in Toronto. Dedicated to celebrating and showcasing work created solely by disabled artists, TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and challenge perceptions of disability by providing disabled artists with paid opportunities to share their work in a variety of forms, along with actively advocating for and improving accessibility and inclusion in the Canadian arts community by providing disability consultation services. We are committed to strengthening the disability community's presence in the arts and creating a space where disabled artists can connect and grow their practices together.

Position Overview:

The Disability Collective is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Production Coordinator to support the planning and execution of The Disability Arts Festival, a key summer initiative highlighting disabled artists and vendors.

Working closely with the Producer and broader TDC team, the Production Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating logistics, technical needs, and on-site execution. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in live event environments, is highly organized, and is committed to accessibility and disability-led work.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 30 at the start time of employment, and are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person under refugee protection with a valid SIN.​

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning & Coordination

  • Work alongside the Producer to oversee planning, scheduling, and logistics for The Disability Arts Festival

  • Develop and maintain production schedules, run-of-show documents, and logistics plans

  • Coordinate communication between artists, vendors, and the TDC team to ensure smooth execution

• Technical & Site Logistics

  • Coordinate technical requirements for venues and events, including power, staging, and layout needs

  • Arrange rentals (e.g., staging, tents, tables, chairs, and accessible infrastructure such as ramps, seating, and signage)

  • Oversee delivery, setup, and strike of all production elements

• Event Execution

  • Provide day-of event support, including artist and vendor care, troubleshooting, and coordination

  • Oversee load-in and load-out processes to ensure efficiency and accessibility

  • Support technical setup and ensure all elements are functioning as required

• Team & Volunteer Coordination

  • Oversee volunteer coordination, including scheduling, task assignment, and on-site supervision

  • Act as a key point of contact for volunteers during events

  • Support a collaborative and accessible working environment for all team members

• Organizational Support

  • ​Act as a key support to the TDC team throughout each event

  • Assist with problem-solving and adapting plans in real time to meet access needs and logistical challenges

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Qualifications:
 

• As part of the requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs program, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements, at minimum:

  • Is between the ages of 18 – 30 at the start time of employment

  • Is 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

  • Has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations in Ontario

• Experience in event production, stage management, or festival coordination (preferably in arts or community-based contexts)

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts

• Experience coordinating logistics, rentals, and technical requirements for live events

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in fast-paced environments

• Experience working with or supervising volunteers

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings leading up to The Disability Arts Festival and the weekend of The Disability Arts Festival

• Knowledge of and commitment to disability justice, accessibility, and inclusive event practices

• Ability to lift and move light equipment and support physical aspects of event setup (with accommodations as needed) is an asset, but not required

• Valid Class G driver’s license with comfort driving a large (9-foot) cargo van is an asset, but not required

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@thedisabilitycollective.com with the subject line "Production Coordinator Application – [Your Name]." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will commence the week of June 1, 2026. Applicants who are invited for an interview will be paid an honorarium of $50 CAD for their time.

The Disability Collective is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community, and will make every effort to identify and remove any barriers to inclusion. We welcome and encourage submissions from individuals of any ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, colour, country of origin, citizenship status, language, physical and mental ability, size, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristics that make our communities and individuals unique. We recognize that disability has a compounded impact on those at the intersection of other marginalized communities, such as Black, Indigenous, and 2LGBTQIA+ communities, people of colour, women and femmes, fat people, religious minorities, and more.

As a disability-led organization, we want to remove any and all barriers and strive to meet all access needs! For access support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at team@thedisabilitycollective.com. We will work together with all applicants to ensure their access needs are met.