We’re Hiring!

Progress Toronto has received funding from the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program to hire five people, each for 8 weeks full time. Two positions begin November 1, 2021 and end on Friday December 24, 2021 (deadline to apply is Monday October 25, 2021, 5pm). Three positions begin Monday January 3, 2022 and end Friday February 25, 2022 (deadline to apply is Thursday November 25, 2021, 5pm).

Find out more about each position below or view pdfs of each posting here:

We are excited about the opportunity that Canada Summer Jobs funding has afforded us to potentially hire you! The funding is limited to 8 weeks full time. Please note that based on the success of our year-end fundraising efforts, we hope to be able to hire for one or two full time positions in early 2022 and this might mean an extension of one or two of these positions.

Job Postings

Progress Toronto is a non-profit organization working for a more democratic, socially just, and progressive city. We believe that when people get involved in local democracy we have the power to change the decisions made by our governments and make our city better. At Progress Toronto we think about power - who has it, how we can build it, and who it is being used for in our city. We work on-the-ground and online. We are active across Toronto running issue-based and electoral campaigns, providing training workshops, and making it easier for people to use our collective power to build a better city.

Outreach Program Coordinator 1

(November 1 - December 24, 2021)

Responsibilities
Progress Toronto has received funding from Canada Summer Jobs to hire a full time Outreach Program Coordinator for 8 weeks. The Outreach Program Coordinator will help support Progress Toronto’s outreach plans and work with staff and volunteers to fulfil them. Due to COVID-19, staff are not expected to work from the Progress Toronto office and can work remotely. Most staff currently work remotely the majority of the time. A COVID-19 Office Safety and Vaccination Policy is in place.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Build contact lists of community groups and organizations across Toronto whose work relates to the priorities of the organization

  • Correspond with organizations and community groups across Toronto to let them know about events, trainings, and outreach efforts of the organization

  • Support the Organizing Director in the planning and execution of training workshops and events

  • Support the Organizing Director in the planning and execution of outreach activities

  • Assist in recruiting and scheduling volunteers

  • Help to train volunteers to fulfill outreach activities

  • Plan fun events so that volunteers and community organizations are shown to be valued and appreciated

Deadline to apply: Monday October 25, 2021, 5pm

Interviews will take place Wednesday October 27 between 9am and 2pm

We hope to start this position November 1, 2021 but can adjust the start date if needed. The position is for 8 weeks from the start date.

Scroll down to learn more about the qualifications and how to apply or see the full job posting here [pdf].


Graphic Designer

(November 1 - December 24, 2021)

Responsibilities
Progress Toronto has received funding from Canada Summer Jobs to hire a full time Graphic Designer for 8 weeks. Due to COVID-19, staff are not expected to work from the Progress Toronto office and can work remotely. Most staff currently work remotely the majority of the time. A COVID-19 Office Safety and Vaccination Policy is in place.

The Graphic Designer will work with others on the Progress Toronto team to help produce artwork and content across platforms, helping spread the word about policy changes and decision-making processes and fostering digital engagement pathways for various audiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Design and produce effective and on-brand artwork for various communication platforms, including print materials

  • Design and produce shareable content for social media platforms

  • Assist in stewarding and building Progress Toronto’s digital audiences across all platforms and increasing digital engagement

  • Identify and establish digital engagement pathways and ladders

  • Work with the team to develop digital strategies for issues-based advocacy, training workshops, and volunteer recruitment

  • Work as a part of our team to plan digital activities and events

Deadline to apply: Monday October 25, 2021, 5pm

Interviews will take place Wednesday October 27 between 9am and 2pm

We hope to start this position November 1, 2021 but can adjust the start date if needed. The position is for 8 weeks from the start date.

Scroll down to learn more about the qualifications and how to apply or see the full job posting here [pdf].

Outreach Program Coordinator 2

(January 3 - February 25, 2022)

Responsibilities
Progress Toronto has received funding from Canada Summer Jobs to hire a full time Outreach Program Coordinator for 8 weeks beginning January 3, 2022 and ending February 25, 2022. The Outreach Program Coordinator will help support Progress Toronto’s outreach plans and work with staff and volunteers to fulfil them. Due to COVID-19, staff are not expected to work from the Progress Toronto office and can work remotely. Most staff currently work remotely the majority of the time. A COVID-19 Office Safety and Vaccination Policy is in place.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Build contact lists of community groups and organizations across Toronto whose work relates to the priorities of the organization

  • Correspond with organizations and community groups across Toronto to let them know about events, trainings, and outreach efforts of the organization

  • Support the Organizing Director in the planning and execution of training workshops and events

  • Support the Organizing Director in the planning and execution of outreach activities

  • Assist in recruiting and scheduling volunteers

  • Help to train volunteers to fulfill outreach activities

  • Plan fun events so that volunteers and community organizations are shown to be valued and appreciated

Deadline to apply: Thursday November 25, 2021, 5pm
Start date: January 3, 2022
End date: February 25, 2022 

Scroll down to learn more about the qualifications and how to apply or see the full job posting here [pdf].

Volunteer Coordinators

(January 3 - February 25, 2022)

2 positions available

Responsibilities
Progress Toronto has received funding from Canada Summer Jobs to hire two full time Volunteer Coordinators for 8 weeks beginning January 3, 2022 and ending February 25, 2022. The Volunteer Coordinators will work with others on the Progress Toronto team to help recruit, train, and provide opportunities for volunteers, fostering their involvement and leadership development. Due to COVID-19, staff are not expected to work from the Progress Toronto office and can work remotely. Most staff currently work remotely the majority of the time. A COVID-19 Office Safety and Vaccination Policy is in place.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Recruit volunteers

  • Assist in the coordination of volunteers

  • Schedule and confirm volunteers

  • Help to train volunteers

  • Monitor volunteers progress and help to oversee their growth and understanding of the work 

  • Plan fun events so that volunteers are shown to be valued and appreciated 

  • Track volunteer hours and learnings

  • Work as a part of our team to plan volunteer activities and events 

Deadline to apply: Thursday November 25, 2021, 5pm
Start date: January 3, 2022
End date: February 25, 2022 

Scroll down to learn more about the qualifications and how to apply or see the full job posting here [pdf].

Qualifications, Terms, & How to Apply for Either Position

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
This is a Canada Summer Job funded position for youth and we welcome applications from youth looking to gain experience. It’s ok if you have not worked for a nonprofit before. You will receive training through this role and hopefully gain experience that you can take with you into future roles. If you’re a driven, creative, resourceful, team player, committed to building a progressive Toronto, this job may be for you! 

Qualifications, skills, and experience that we’re seeking includes:

  • A sense of urgency as it relates to social justice in our city

  • An interest in affordable housing, urban infrastructure, equity, public health, equitable access to transit, governance, democratic engagement, the distribution of resources in Toronto and more as it relates to local decision-making

  • Familiarity with, or interest to learn about, Toronto City Hall and local governance 

  • Motivated by an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, highly-collaborative team environment

  • A curiosity for, if not experience in, organizing and outreach activities

  • A desire to train, invest in, mentor and build local leaders across Toronto 

  • Experience working on issue-based campaigns is an asset, but not required

  • Strong communications skills 

  • Comfort and familiarity using online tools for collaboration such as Zoom and Google Applications

  • Ability to work remotely

  • Ability to work flexible hours and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends 

  • Fluency in a language other than English also an asset

The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program and has set the following conditions on employment. 

  • You must be aged between 15 and 30 at the start of employment

  • You must be legally entitled to work in Canada

  • International students are not eligible


Compensation
$22.08/hour for 35 hours per week
Note the Government of Canada is providing base funding for this position at the rate of Ontario minimum wage and Progress Toronto is topping up this pay to a living wage of $22.08/hour. This is possible thanks to our donors.

Application Guidelines & Procedure

  • Outreach Program Coordinator 1 (November 1 - December 24, 2021)

  • Graphic Designer (November 1 - December 24, 2021)

Please submit a letter of interest/cover letter and a detailed resume by Monday October 25, 2021 at 5pm to jobs@progresstoronto.ca. Include the job title “Outreach Program Coordinator 1” or “Graphic Designer” in your subject line. Interviews will take place Wednesday October 27 between 9am and 2pm. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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  • Outreach Program Coordinator 2 (January 3 - February 25, 2022)

  • Volunteer Coordinator (January 3 - February 25, 2022)

Please submit a letter of interest/cover letter and a detailed resume by Thursday November 25, 2021, at 5pm to jobs@progresstoronto.ca. Include the job title “Outreach Program Coordinator 2” or “Volunteer Coordinator” in your subject line. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Progress Toronto supports employment equity. Women, Black, Indigenous, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and anyone from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-deserving group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience at jobs@progresstoronto.ca to arrange appropriate accommodation.