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Canada Summer Jobs: Production Assistant
(2–3 positions)

Jazz Winnipeg
Full-Time | $18/hour | 8-week term | Winnipeg, MB
Term: May 4-June 28, 2026
Application Deadline: April 25, 2026 5:00PM CST

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED. APPLY TODAY.

Jazz Winnipeg is seeking 2–3 creative, organized, and enthusiastic Production Assistants through the Canada Summer Jobs program to help deliver the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, taking place June 16–21, 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced music and event production environment while contributing to one of Winnipeg’s signature cultural events.

Jazz Winnipeg is a charitable, not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to celebrating and advancing jazz and creative music in our community through concerts, education initiatives, and audience engagement.

About the role

Production Assistants will support the planning and delivery of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in a variety of ways, including festival logistics, volunteer coordination, venue preparation, event operations, and administrative support.

These are active, fast-paced roles that involve both pre-festival planning and on-site work during the festival itself.

Areas of focus may include:

  • volunteer coordination

  • event logistics, production, and technical support

  • box office, venue, and sponsor activations

What You’ll Do

  • Support the planning and delivery of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, June 16–21, 2026.

  • Assist with production logistics including supplier coordination, equipment orders, volunteer coordination, and venue prep.

  • Help manage schedules, inventories, and administrative tasks.

  • Work on-site during the festival supporting set-up, operations, and tear-down, ensuring a smooth and professional event experience.

  • One position will focus on volunteer coordination.

  • One position will focus on event logistics, production & technical

  • One position will focus on box office, venue and sponsor activations

What You Bring

  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Passion for arts and culture, experience or interest in live events or festivals is an asset.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

  • A valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license is required.

  • Must be physically able to lift equipment and work long, active days.

Position details

  • 8-week term: May 4–June 28, 2026

  • Compensation: $18/hour

  • Hours: Approximately 35 hours/week in the lead-up to the festival

  • Festival week: Must be available for extended hours, approximately 10 hours/day, from June 16–21, 2026

  • Availability: Must be available evenings and weekends

  • Location: 007–100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg

Canada Summer Jobs eligibility

These positions are supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

  • 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 employment

  • 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

*International students are not eligible.

**Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Equity statement

Jazz Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

How to apply

Please submit your resumé and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and why you would be a strong fit via the application link.

Apply by April 25, 2026, 5:00 PM.

Full job description available here

 
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