This position is funded by The Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program. You must be between the ages of 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply. Learn more about the program.

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We are looking for experienced folks who are eager to have an exciting and fulfilling summer sharing the magic of the stage with young folk aged 6-14, opening their minds to creativity and helping to lay the foundation for great teamwork, positive self-esteem, and new friendships.

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As part of a team of counsellors working together, the Theatre Camp Counsellor is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing Talk Is Free Theatre’s 2026 Summer Theatre Day Camp programs (including Acting, Theatre Creation, Musical Theatre, and Improv & Comedy), delivering positive and enriching experiences for children and youth in a group setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

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Successful candidates will be supervised by the Administrator, to whom they will report during the placement. Before the beginning of work, the counsellors will receive an orientation and be asked to review all of organization’s policies and procedures.

·      Review the day camp curriculum and operational manuals;

·      Oversee and instruct up to 30 participants per week as part of a team of counsellors;

·     Schedule and prepare weekly activities for each session, including an end-of-week production using the skills of that given week's theme, various games, exercises and activities to ensure the development, growth and skill achievement of camp participants;

·      Direct the final production and assist participants with preparation for the final production;

·      Research various age-appropriate scripts for possible use;

·      Liaise with parents and guardians as required (may include participant registration);

·      Enforce safety rules and regulations to ensure the general safety of the camp participants;

·      Assist with the coordination of special events;

·      Aid in the promotion of upcoming sessions;

·      Complete logs, maintain records and prepare reports (e.g. In-Out sheets, Accident reports, etc.);

·      Where applicable, train and supervise staff and/or volunteers.

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Required Qualifications: 

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·      Applicants must be under the age of 30 at time of hire;

·      Previous experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field;

·      Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities;

·      Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision;

·      Strong organizational and communication skills;

·      Successful applicants will be required to supply a clean vulnerable sector check that is no more than 12 months past issue.

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program, candidates must:

·      Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;

·      Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and

·      Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

Commitment and Compensation:

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Duration of the placement is 8 weeks - approximately June 29, 2026, to August 23, 2026.

The position requires an open availability.

Remuneration will be for 35 hours per week at a rate of $17.60 CAD per hour.

Please apply no later than June 19, 2026, to submissions@tift.ca. Please include a cover letter and a resume, and indicate in the subject of your email that you are applying for the Summer Theatre Camp Counsellor position.

submissions@tift.ca

Talk Is Free Theatre is on the lookout for people to work as ARIA operators for our upcoming shows and presentations.

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As you may know, ARIA (Augmented Reality for Immersive Accessibility) is an innovative language translation tool developed through TIFT’s Service Projects. Using smart glasses with small embedded screens, ARIA delivers real-time translations directly into each audience member’s view, enabling multilingual access and enhanced accessibility during live theatre experiences. It’s designed to help audiences connect beyond language barriers and supports captioning and translation in over 40 languages, broadening who can fully engage with our work.

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We are looking for artists who are comfortable with tech and hardware — folks who are curious, detail-oriented, and excited to help bring ARIA to life in performance contexts. Some technical experience with both software and hardware is an asset, but artists of any level are welcome to apply.

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There will be a paid in-person training session in Toronto in February for all selected applicants. This session will introduce the ARIA system and get you up to speed on operating it during rehearsals and performances; attendance at this training is required for this round.

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Successful applicants will be added to a roster of ARIA operators and will be compensated on a project-by-project basis throughout the season.

Please send the following to Gabi Epstein:

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1. A cover letter outlining your experience with both software and hardware, as well as reasons you would be an asset to the ARIA team.
2. Your general availability for an in-person training in Toronto in February (dates and blocks of time are helpful).
3. Your general availability through to the end of the summer.