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Welcome to Harbourfront Centre's online resource for employment opportunities. Simply click on the title of each position listed below for further information. Specific application instructions can be found within each job posting.

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Assistant , CEP-JOB REF#14J049

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity
Administrative Assistant - CEP
(Seasonal)
Job Ref. #14J049-ET
Number of vacancies: 1

Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops.

Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Community and Educational Programmes department for an Administrative Assistant position. Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator (CEP), this position will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Community and Educational Programmes department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Provide administrative support to the Administrative Coordinator including minute taking, photocopying, distributing mail, circulating information, editing documents, assisting in preparing mail outs and contracts for Vendors
• Prepare and process cheque requisitions, ensuring invoices are approved and assigned a budget code by the programmers. File and distribute copies to Finance
• Organize deposits from summer vendors, deliver to Finance and tracks totals. These duties are performed with the Department Administrator and the Vendor Coordinator
• Organize annual busker auditions and assist in the execution of the auditions and contracting process. Monitor buskers over summer and deal with any issues that arise
• Liaise with marketplace and food vendors, providing vendors with information and access to Harbourfront Centre services
• Coordinate with vendors on-site during festivals when required, arranging for services in the event of power problems, rain/water clean up; handle sound and space conflicts between vendors
• Ensure the smooth operation of the world café and market trends, including the coordinating of opening and closing the venues, making sure overnight security staff are in place, and arranging for additional tables and chairs as required for vendors
• Responsible for distribution and return of marketing and publicity documents for approvals
• Assist Director of CEP and Administrative Coordinator with any requested tasks


QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and skills for this job are normally acquired through a post secondary degree in general arts, arts/administration and/or previous experience in developing and implementing public events.
• Excellent computer skills (internet, spreadsheets, database management, word-processing, etc). Good keyboarding skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Knowledge of Tessitura is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with the general public
• Fluency in a second language, as well as experience with diverse cultural communities is an asset.
• Flexible with scheduling, able to work some evenings and weekends.


DURATION: April, 2014 – September, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2014
Interested applicants should FORWARD resume QUOTING JOB REF # 14J049-ET to:
Human Resources Department
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
FAX: (416) 973-1003
EMAIL: Jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Camps Administrative Assistant-Job Ref#SM018-AA

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity – Harbourfront Centre Camps
Camps Admin Assistant

Job Ref. # SM018-AA-ET

Number of vacancies: 3

Harbourfront Centre is an innovative, non-profit cultural organization which provides internationally renowned programming in the arts, culture, education and recreation, all within a collection of distinctive venues in the heart of Toronto's downtown waterfront. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Camps, one of Toronto’s most diverse and creative day camps.

Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for more camp information

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Provide high-level customer service to visitors and patrons in the form of answering phones, email correspondence and reception services;
• Perform general office duties which may include, but is not limited to: data entry, filing, assisting with the registration process, sharing programme information, following up with customer concerns and/or incidents;
• Additional duties as required in support of Camp Office operations.


QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous administrative experience in dynamic office environment
• Enrolment in or completion of post-secondary degree in Arts or Office Administration an asset
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skill
• Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite and database management
• Previous summer camp experience an asset
• Police Reference and Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to June 2, 2014
• Current First Aid & CPR an asset

DURATION: April to September (10 to 22 weeks depending on need)

HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (prior to the start of camp)
Monday to Friday (June 30 – August 29, 2014)
• Various shifts (7:30am – 3:30pm, 8:30 am – 4:30pm or 10:00am – 6:00pm)

WAGE: $410.00 - $480.00 per week

DEADLINE: MARCH 28, 2014

Interested applicants should quote JOB REF. # 14SM018-AA-ET_Camps in the Email Subject Line and Cover Letter, and FORWARD their resume
to:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply

Camps Courier & Admin Assistant-Job Ref#14SM019-AAC

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity – Harbourfront Centre Camps
Camps Courier & Admin Assistant

Job Ref. # 14SM019-AAC-ET

Number of vacancies: 1

Harbourfront Centre is an innovative, non-profit cultural organization which provides internationally renowned programming in the arts, culture, education and recreation, all within a collection of distinctive venues in the heart of Toronto's downtown waterfront. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Camps, one of Toronto’s most diverse and creative day camps.

Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for more camp information

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Coordinate pick-up and delivery of supplies;
• Responsible for the safe transportation of campers and staff;
• Provide high-level customer service to visitors and patrons;
• General office duties which may include, but is not limited to: data entry, filing, assisting with the registration process, sharing programme information, following up with customer concerns and/or incidents;
• Additional duties as required in support of Camp Office operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be 21 years of age prior to June 2, 2014
• Must possess valid G-class driver’s licence
• Must provide a clean driver abstract
• Police Reference and Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to June 2, 2014
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and database management
• Able to lift heavy items (as required)
• Previous camp experience an asset

DURATION: June to September (10 to 12 weeks depending on need)

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (prior to the start of camp)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (June 30 – August 29, 2014)

WAGE: $420.00 - $480.00 per week

DEADLINE: MARCH 28, 2014

Interested applicants should quote JOB REF. # 14SM019-AAC-ET_Courier in the Email Subject Line and Cover Letter, and FORWARD their resume
to:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply

DOCK ATTENDANT -JOB REF#14J010

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity
DOCK ATTENDANT

Job Ref. #14J010-ET

Number of Vacancies: 11

Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops. Currently, we are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Marine Operations Department as Dock Attendants. This is an outdoor seasonal position for summer 2014 (May to September).

DUTIES:
• Dock and undock harbour charter and tour boats, large visiting yachts and perhaps some ships. Maintain cruise schedules, passenger report logs and records for safety and billing purposes.
• Help customers dock and undock their boats within two public marinas and on boardwalk portions of the site;
• Check-in and out all marina visitors. Assist with hotel like slip reservation bookings and concierge services;
• Collect and process deposits and fees. Ensure accurate completion of marina agreement paper work by ALL boat owners;
• Provide marina customers and site tourists with visitor information;
• Work with local marine safety, Police, Fire emergency support and Canada Border Service agencies.
• Develop knowledge of marine emergency and spill response procedures.
• Conduct early morning dock checks to establish the exact positions, status, security and safety of all boats;
• Assist with the cleaning and organizing of offices, washrooms, laundry and shower areas at marinas;
• Hose off the docks, collect garbage and recyclables, report maintenance concerns and maintain company equipment. Assist with the collection of floating debris such as weeds, plastic bags, cups etc.. Keep the marina office area tidy and clean both in and out.
• Provide weather data and other important notices and information to boaters.
• Monitor and keep bulletin boards tidy and neat;
• Monitor and respond to calls on the VHF marine radiotelephone;
• Rent Toronto Music Garden park self guided audio tour devices;
• Assist customers with luggage, groceries and provide a range of customer support;
• Acquire an Industry Canada Marine VHF Radiotelephone licence. Course training and materials will be provided;
• Sell retail products including ice, pump-out tokens and ice cream;
• Promote and support a variety of activities including our Harbourfront Sailing and Power Boating operation, canoe/ kayak schools and clubs, Disabled Sailing, Blind Sailing Canada, Disabled Kayaking, Toronto Brigantine etc.
• Operate a pump out service centre for waste management. Pump out boats.
• Complete a variety of marina logs for communication and record keeping purposes.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Familiarity with either sailing, power boating, marina operations or commercial marine activities. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous customer service employment in a public marina, yacht club or a marine environment with similar services.
• Organized and neat with a highly professional work ethic and appearance;
• Energetic, dynamic, outgoing, personable and polite. Enjoys dealing with the public. Friendly positive personality.
• Highly customer service oriented, must exhibit exceptional pro-active customer service skills.
• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Comfortable working around the water. Must be able to swim.
• First aid / CPR and water safety an asset.
• Boat handling / driving experience an asset.
• Cash handling and credit/debit card processing experience an asset.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions i.e. hot and cold or rainy.

DURATION: Approximately May 1 - September 1, 2014 inclusive. (Full time or part-time work may be available until mid-October).
Mandatory 2 day orientation in early May.

HOURS: Rotating 8 hour shifts (start as early as 9:00 a.m. to as late as midnight) including weekends and holidays. Site runs seven days per week. Approximately 30 to 40 hours per week.

WAGE: $11.00 per hour plus vacation and statutory holiday pay.

INTERVIEWS: Will be conducted throughout February and March at 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto. Please respond swiftly if a Reading Week interview is preferred. We regret interviews may not be granted to all applicants. You will be contacted if skills and experience are suitable.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday March 21, 2014

Please send your resume Quoting Job Ref. No. 14J010-ET to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Fax (416) 973-1003
E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com

Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit the jobs section of our web site at www.harbourfrontcentre.com

SUMMER CAMP COUNSELLOR-Job Ref. #14-SM001C

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity – Harbourfront Centre Camps
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELLOR

Job Ref. #14-SM001C-ET

Number of Vacancies: 131

Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps.

Positions exist in the following Camps:

SPECIALTY CAMPS No. of Positions
Circus Camp (Ages 8-14) - 15 vacancies
Dance Camps (Ages 5-12) - 5 vacancies
Jr. Multi-Sport (Ages 5-8) - 8 vacancies
Creative Arts Camps (Ages 6-10) - 5 vacancies
Culinary Camps/KickFlip Sk8/Camp PawsWay/Chess(Ages 6-15) - 10 vacancies (June/July)
Jr. Authors/Comic Book (Ages 8-12) - 3 vacancies
Pop Star/Sr.Theatre/Musical Theatre (Ages 8-13) - 3 vacancies
Sr. Fine Arts (Ages 11-15) - 2 vacancies
Fashion Design/Costume Design (Ages 10-13; 12-16) - 3 vacancies
Digital Photo/Sr. Digital Photography (Ages 10-13; 13-15) - 3 vacancies
Architecture/Interior Design (Ages 8-12) - 4 vacancies
TheatreKids (Ages 8-12) - 4 vacancies
Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8-15) - 3 vacancies
Football/Soccer/Basketball/Health & Wellness (Ages 9-12) - 3 vacancies

GENERAL CAMPS
Camp by the Water (Ages 3-5) - 10 vacancies
Camp Curiosity (Ages 6-8) - 8 vacancies
Camp Quest/Adventure (Ages 9-11) - 3 vacancies
CIT (Ages 14-15) - 2 vacancies

MARINE CAMPS
Canoe & Kayak Camps (Ages 6-15) - 5 vacancies
Sailing Camps (Ages 6-17) - 5 vacancies
Outdoors Bound/Beyond (Ages 9-15) - 2 vacancies

OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Eco Explorers (Ages 8-12) - 4 vacancies
Leadership (Ages 11-15) - 4 vacancies


FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS (June/July Contract)
Les découvreurs (Ages 6-8) -- 4 vacancies
Les petits rats/ La compagnie de danse/ Théâtre (Ages 6 – 12) -- 4 vacancies
Les imaginatifs/ Les créatifs (Ages 8-15) -- 4 vacancies
Les touche-à-tout (Ages 8-12) -- 3 vacancies
Les branches/ Les journalists/ Les avant-gardistes (Ages8-15) -- 2 vacancies



Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for a detailed description of each camp.

DUTIES:
  • Assist Camp Directors, Educators and Specialists in camp programming
  • Assist in supervision of campers
  • Organize camp games and activities
  • Prep materials and clean up
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience working in a camp setting and/or with children
  • Experience with one of the specialized disciplines
  • At least 16 years old as of July 2, 2014
  • First Aid and CPR certified prior to July 2, 2014
  • Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
  • Strong programming, leadership and organizational skills
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
  • Enjoy working with children
  • MARINE CAMPS: Bronze Cross minimum (NLS an asset); Canoe/Kayak experience (ORCKA certification an asset); Sailing experience (CYA certifications an asset)
  • OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Experience working at overnight camps an asset
  • FRENCH LANGUAGE CAMPS: Fluency in French is mandatory

DURATION: June 27th to August 30th (plus mandatory training)

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

WAGE: $320 - $420 per week (plus compensation for extended hours)

DEADLINE: March 15, 2014
Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #14-SM001C–ET-COUNSELLOR and SPECIFY the Name of the Camp they are applying for in the EMAIL Subject Line and cover letter, and FORWARD their resume
To:

EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply

SUMMER CAMP- OVERNIGHT CAMPS-Job Ref. #14SM-027OV

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity – Harbourfront Centre Camps
SUMMER CAMP- OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Job Ref. #14SM-027OV-ET

Number of Vacancies: 13

Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps. In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, we run hybrid programs with both day camp and overnight camp components.

Positions exist in the following Camps:

SUPERVISOR POSITIONS No. of Positions
Overnight Supervisor -- 1 vacancy

DUTIES:
  • Observe and evaluate programming throughout the summer to ensure consistency in programme delivery
  • Supervise, train and evaluate Camp Directors
  • Hire, train and supervise staff
  • Plan and run camp specific meetings
  • Provide superior customer service
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be 21 years of age prior to July 2, 2014
  • Enrolled in or completed a post secondary degree in related field
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  • Significant previous camp experience required
  • Strong leadership, programming and organizational skills
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
  • Enjoy working with children
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
  • Police Reference and Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to July 2, 2014
  • Experience working at overnight camps an asset
  • Valid G-Class driver’s licence is an asset


DIRECTOR POSITIONS No. of Positions
Eco Explorers (Ages 8-12) (Overnight July 7-11; Aug. 18-22) – 1 vacancy
Leadership (Ages 11-15) (Overnight July 14-18; Aug. 11-15) – 1 vacancy
Camp Adventure (Ages 8-12) (Overnight July 21-25; July 28 - Aug. 1) -- 1 vacancy

DUTIES:
  • Administer, supervise, plan and co-ordinate camp activities
  • Programme planning and instruction
  • Oversee and supervise camp counsellors
  • Train and supervise staff
  • Plan and run camp specific meetings
  • Provide superior customer service


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be 19 years of age prior to July 2, 2014
  • Enrolled in or completed a post secondary degree as related to the position
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  • Previous camp programming experience
  • Strong programming, leadership and organizational skills
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
  • Enjoy working with children
  • Current First Aid and CPR certifications
  • Police Check and Vulnerable sector screening
  • Experience working at overnight camps an asset


COUNSELLOR POSITIONS No. of Positions
Eco Explorers (Ages 8-12) (Overnight July 7-11; Aug. 18-22) – 3 vacancies
Leadership (Ages 11-15) (Overnight July 14-18; Aug. 11-15) – 3 vacancies
Camp Adventure (Ages 8-12) (Overnight July 21-25; July 28 - Aug. 1) -- 3 vacancies

DUTIES:
  • Assist Camp Directors, Educators and Specialists in camp programming
  • Assist in supervision of campers
  • Organize camp games and activities
  • Prep materials and clean up
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience working in a camp setting and/or with children
  • Experience with one of the specialized disciplines
  • At least 16 years old as of July 2, 2014
  • First Aid and CPR certified prior to July 2, 2014
  • Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
  • Strong programming, leadership and organizational skills
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
  • Enjoy working with children
  • Experience working at overnight camps an asset


Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for a detailed description of each camp.


DURATION: Supervisor – April - September (Part-time in April-June; Full-time June-September)
Director - May - September (varied hours, Full time beginning June 16)
Counsellor - June 27th to August 30th (plus mandatory training)


HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

WAGE: Supervisor - $460 - $520 per week (plus compensation for extended hours)
Director - $420 - $500 per week (plus compensation for extended hours)
Counsellor - $320 - $420 per week (plus compensation for extended hours)

DEADLINE: March 15, 2014

Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #14-SM027OV–ET-OVERNIGHT and SPECIFY the Name of the Camp they are applying for in the EMAIL Subject Line and cover letter, and FORWARD their resume
To:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply

VOLUNTEER OFFICE ASSISTANT-JOB REF#14FC04

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
VOLUNTEER OFFICE ASSISTANT
Community & Educational Programmes
(Contract)
Job Ref. # 14FC04-ET
Number of vacancies: 1

Harbourfront Centre is an innovative non-profit cultural organization responsible for 10 acres of Toronto’s central waterfront. Working in partnership with various communities, Harbourfront Centre nurtures and supports educational and recreational activity as well as contemporary artistic creation through showcasing Canadian and international talent. As one of Canada’s largest centres for contemporary culture, the centre presents some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and all aspects of the visual arts. Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto's most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 12 million visitors and contributing over $126 million to the local economy annually.

Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Community & Educational Programmes department for a full time Volunteer Office Assistant on a contract basis. Reporting to the Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant Volunteer Coordinator , this position will include assisting volunteer recruitment and training, providing administrative support for the scheduling of volunteers, preparing volunteer packages, responding to volunteer inquires and tracking of volunteer contributions.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist at volunteer recruitment information and training sessions
• Field volunteer inquires, return calls and e-mails
• Assist with posting volunteer positions on the Volunteer Management System
• Facilitate volunteer sign-in for events on the Volunteer Management System
• Create volunteer packages for each event
• Assist with checking in volunteers, as required
• Assist with post-event follow-up evaluations, as required
• Assist with generating and distributing of marketing and recruitment materials, as required
• Assist with maintaining volunteer database and statistics with accuracy, attention to detail



QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent computer skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, detail – oriented, accurate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast – paced, multi-task cultural environment
• Volunteer management experience will be an asset


Qualified applicants must apply by MARCH 18, 2014
Please send your resume Quoting Job Ref. # 14FC04-ET to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Fax (416) 973-1003
E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.


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