Development & Events Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Date: May 14, 2026

Job Title: Development & Events Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Type: Summer Contract

Start Date: June 29, 2026

End Date: August 27, 2026

Hours of Work:
Hybrid – remote and in office,
Monday through Thursday (34 hours per week with flexible start times), occasional weekends as needed

Compensation: $17.60 per hour CAD

Reports to: Director, Development & Engagement

Location: Canadian Film Centre, 2489 Bayview Avenue

Application deadline: May 28, 2026

About the CFC:

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

Job Summary:

The Development & Events Assistant will contribute to an improved use of data in our fundraising activities, through data cleanup and formatting, prospect research, and tagging and management of creative assets. They will also contribute to logistics and coordination of the CFC’s fundraising and community engagement events. This internship offers hands-on experience in fundraising and events, the teamwork involved in business dynamics, and standard organizational practices. Under the direction of CFC’s Director, Development & Engagement, and working with the Creative Impact team; the duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

Data management

• Review existing database contact and organization records, correct errors, and consolidate duplicate records in Salesforce


• Enter new data into Salesforce and manage event guest lists

Asset Management

• Organize the CFC’s archive of photos and creative assets


• Update file names and metadata

Research

• Research prospective individual, foundation and corporate donors whose priorities align with the CFC’s mandate

Other duties

• Attend departmental meetings


• Administrative support


• Other duties as required
  

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with collection and/or maintenance of large data sets


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills


• Exceptional at multitasking, problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure


• Must be organized, resourceful and motivated, with strong team-building skills


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint) 

Assets:

• Working knowledge of Salesforce (or similar database)


• Experience with fundraising and/or events


• Ability to interact, liaise and communicate effectively and easily with a broad range of internal and external people in a professional and ethical manner


• A positive and enthusiastic attitude


• Solutions-oriented and proactive, determining new tasks and department efficiencies


• Patient, amiable, and good-humored

Please note that this job is funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;


• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,


• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF Format) to https://canadianfilmcentre.bamboohr.com/careers by May 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST and indicate “Development & Events Assistant” in the subject line.

The CFC does not use artificial intelligence tools as part of the recruitment process. The hiring decisions will be made by human reviewers. This job opening is for an existing vacancy.

The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.