Canada Summer Jobs Position: Graphic Designer (Assistant)Full-time, Contract, Onsite$18.60 per hour, 35 hrs/weekStart date: May 4, 2026 for eight weeks

This position is thanks to support from Employment and Social Development Canada - Canada Summer Jobs program. Participants will also be encouraged to complete a questionnaire to report on their experience with the Canada Summer Jobs program. As per requirements of this grant, the successful candidate must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Be either Canadian, Permanent Resident or Refugee. International students and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.
• Have a valid SIN.
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

Accessibility

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Who are we?

Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support our communities in the pursuit of our unequivocal rights to be known, be heard, be understood, be accepted, be respected, and to celebrate the beauty of who we are. Uniting and empowering people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, the annual Pride Toronto Festival has become a major Canadian Arts and Cultural Event and the largest Pride celebration in North America. Pride Toronto showcases Toronto on the world stage with diversity, inclusion and vibrant creativity.

Why Join Pride Toronto?

Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich, progressive history of Toronto’s queer community. From a small gathering of dedicated activists fighting for their right to love and be seen, to the vibrant celebration it knows today, Pride Toronto has been a long time in the making. You will be part of the ever growing team to bring Pride to Toronto, in every beautiful form that Pride takes! In addition, Pride Toronto offers:

• The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
• The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
• Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
• Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows

What will you be doing as the Graphic Designer (Assistant)?

The Graphic Designer (Assistant) will support digital and print design needs for Pride Month. Tasks include creating social media assets, signage, posters, festival branding materials, accessibility templates, and supporting the overall creative direction of Pride Toronto.

Based on the nature of this role, the Graphic Designer (Assistant) may need to work weekends and evenings outside of regular work hours to support events planned throughout May and June.

All Pride Toronto Summer Students must be available to work Pride Festival Weekend (June 25-28). Pride Festival Weekend is full of performances, art and parades celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. No matter their role, all members of the Pride Toronto team support the Pride Festival through various operational and programming tasks that ensure the events are safe, fun, and memorable.

Other responsibilities include:

Digital & Print Design Production

• Create digital assets such as social media graphics, website banners, promotional tiles, and newsletter visuals.
• Design print materials including posters, brochures, flyers, credentials, programs, maps, and informational guides.
• Assist with updating and adapting Pride Toronto’s brand templates for various departments.
• Support the development of accessible design documents following AODA and WCAG guidelines.

Festival Branding & Creative Direction Support

• Assist in producing large-scale festival branding materials such as stage signage, parade banners, zone