Facilities Operations Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, ONThis is a Full Time Job
We are currently hiring for the position of:
Facility Assistant
The facility assistant supports the Facilities department with daily tasks and is an important piece that allows the operation to run smoothly. The facility assistant will report into the Sr. Coordinator, Facilities and Sr. Manager, Facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support event set-ups and office workspace reconfigurations, including arranging tables, chairs, carpets, and step-and-repeat backdrops.
• Work closely with the Event Production department to execute event set-ups throughout the building, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Complete seasonal workstation builds leading up to the Festival, assembling and configuring furniture and equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret floor plans to ensure layouts match event and workspace requirements.
• Utilize Google Suite tools comfortably for communication, and coordination of tasks.
• Provide support to Shipping & Receiving as required.
CONTRACT DATES OR START DATE:
Start date –June 5th 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma
• Solid communication skills
• Experience working in an event based environment
• Strategic thinking under pressure
• Comfortable in a high-traffic environment
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Strong team player with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively.
• Reliable and self-motivated; able to work independently when needed.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to tasks and problem-solving.
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of Tuesday, May 29, 2026
VACANCY:
• This job posting is for an existing vacancy
CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.
Additional Information
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission is to transform the way people see the world through film.
