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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Projects Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time Summer 2026 contract, with possibility of extension pending the needs of the organization and available funding

Rate of Pay: $21/hour

Schedule: ~9-5 PM; 35 hours per week; Mon-Fri, with evenings and weekends required during event time (June 11 - July 19, and Sept 12-13). 

Employment Dates: May 4, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Location: Hybrid @ The Cabbagetown BIA, 237 Carlton St, Toronto, ON 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Saturday, April 11, 2026

IMPORTANT: This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program with funding provided by Service Canada. Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment (May 4). Candidates must also be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred for the duration of employment; and have a valid SIN.

ABOUT THE CABBAGETOWN BIA

A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association of commercial property owners and tenants within a defined area who work in partnership with the City to create thriving, competitive, and safe business areas that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, and new businesses. The Cabbagetown BIA is a community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic and cultural vitality of Cabbagetown. 

JOB TITLE: PROJECTS ASSISTANT

Works as part of a close-knit team to assist the Executive Director, Marketing Manager, and Operations Coordinator in the implementation of various events and promotional campaigns to support the success of local small businesses, drive tourism, and improve the main street. This role works closely with and takes direction from the Marketing Manager and Operations Coordinator, and reports to the Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities Related to Marketing and Tourism Projects:

  • Support the implementation of various initiatives within the Cabbagetown Tourism Strategy, including: 

    • Assisting with the creation of a local guide for tourists and visitors. 

    • Researching, updating, and organizing information for a tourism and business information database.

    • Assisting in coordinating partnerships with tourism organizations and related stakeholders. 

    • Print and distribution of tourism materials across the downtown east and beyond. 

    • Supporting the creation of the Events Calendar and Explore webpage. 

  • Assist with the print, distribution, and installation of posters and promotional materials around the neighbourhood and other select locations

  • Update the BIA website, including editing pages, adding resources for members, and maintaining event listings

  • Adapt graphic designs in Canva for different digital and print formats 

  • Complete other duties as assigned. 

Primary Responsibilities Related to Operations and Events Projects: 

  • Provide on-the-ground support for all events and activities as a part of the Cabbagetown Pop-Up Series from June 11 - July 19 (approx 3 events per week, including evenings and weekends), including but not limited to:

    • Coordinating venue and event setup (including A/V, if needed), artist needs, business coordination, and visitor flow. 

    • Monitoring the event for success. 

    • Acting as a point of contact for facilitators, artists, venues, and attendees. 

    • Collect photo and video content of the event, and post real-time Instagram stories. 

    • Distributing surveys and collecting feedback, sometimes for real-time improvement. 

  • Complete other duties as assigned. 

Other Responsibilities, as needed and if capacity permits:

  • Collect photo and video content for social media and assist with occasional content creation

  • Support social media monitoring and community management. 

  • Assist in coordinating a Business Member Mixer and other member events.

  • Support streetscape realm capital projects, such as banners, gateway features, planters, murals, benches, art pieces, and more. 

  • Monitor the neighbourhood for graffiti issues and other damages.

  • Assist with enlisting business members to participate in various events, including The Cabbagetown Festival.

  • Complete other related or administrative duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Must have 1+ years’ experience in event coordination and logistics. 

  • Must have 1+ years’ graphic design experience with Canva. 

  • Must have 1+ years’ experience in research. 

  • Must have 1+ years’ experience in administration and/or project management. 

  • Strong computer skills; proficient in G-Suite apps by Google Drive, Microsoft, MailChimp (or other email marketing software), and Squarespace.

  • Leadership skills and experience working in a team. 

  • Proven ability to balance multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously.

  • Superior communication; written, oral, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively with various stakeholders at a professional level.

  • Able to work with minimal direction.

  • Experience with social media content creation, including creating reels, TikToks, or other video or photo content, is an asset, but not required. 

  • Must be able to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required for the completion of key project coordination goals. Various evening and weekend availability is specifically required from June 11-July 19 and September 12-13. 

Additional Benefits:

  • Work-from-home opportunities

  • Flexible working hours

Self-Declaration

All applicants are welcome. The Cabbagetown BIA is committed to establishing a diverse workforce that is reflective of our community. Funding for this position has been partially provided by The Canadian Federal Government through Employment and Social Development Canada. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups (youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, youth who are members of a visible minority, and youth who are new immigrants/refugees).

How to Apply

If you have the qualifications, experience, and passion required for this exciting role, please submit your RESUME AND COVER LETTER to bia@cabbagetownto.com with the subject line “Projects Assistant Position - Your Full Name” by April 11. You can also feel free to share relevant digital media work. Applications will be considered on a first-applied, first-reviewed basis. Interview Schedule - April 15-16. Only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted. We aim for the successful candidate to be contacted by April 21. Start date: Monday, May 4, 2026. Start and end dates can be flexible up to one week. 

Thank you for your interest. We wish you all the best in your search.

Matthew Mohan, Executive Director, The Cabbagetown BIA