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Your Future
Apply for one of our Summer Programs to gain work experience, level up your skills and knowledge, build a network and create a brighter future for yourself in the Canadian Music Industry.
Summer 2025 Employment
ARTIST APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Now in our 8th season, the Co‑op is once again casting Canadian youth, ages 16 – 30* in a variety of paid roles this summer. If you are interested in the co-operative movement, or you like to work on projects that impact a greater good for all, then this might be the opportunity for you!
For a map & list of the communities with programs in 2025, please click here. We work hard to ensure your contract is where you live, but that is not always possible. Note that if your home community is not listed, this does not mean you cannot participate, as these jobs are open to all youth across Canada. Your work must provide the benefit to the community (Constituency) your contract supports.
Positions are “in-person”, or “hybrid” depending on your location.
Facilities vary based on location.
Typically 50% of “hybrid position” hours will be engaged in-person, for all roles.
100% remote work is by exception for participants in remote and distant communities.
Please note that you do not need to be a member of the Co‑op to apply. If you choose to accept a position with us, you will be expected to join as a professional member upon acceptance of employment.**
Admin Team Roles
Supporting across ALL programs, or embedded in a cohort, Admin Team members are seeking an opportunity to get some real world experience to go with your education in HR, Marketing and Communications, Graphic Design, Finance and more.
Work cooperatively this summer!
NOW OPEN!
Tech & Production Roles
Supporting members and programs alike, you are growing your career in
– Information Technology
– Live & Studio engineering
– Video production
– Stage Management
– Lighting
– Wardrobe and other backstage expertise- the Tech Team gets it done!
NOW OPEN!
Artistic Team Roles
Are you a musician? Consider joining one of our programs for Pre-Professional Artist, Emerging Artists, or become an, Artist Coordinator, Music Director, Session Musicians, Touring Musicians, and other niche roles are being cast in paid roles for this upcoming season. Apply online through the Artists-only portal.
CLOSING SOON!
Which program should I apply for?
Pre-Professional Program
Developing skill mastery on your instrument, entry level music industry knowledge and assets. May be a student. May have gigs, write songs, perform at events. Minimum Age 16 yrs
Emerging Artist Program
Skill mastery on instrument is evident, substantial broad knowledge of music industry, actively working and investing in music career. Has earnings. high-quality, professional recordings and release plans. Applying for professional grants. Minimum Age 18 yrs
Showcase Tour
Taking live performance of new Canadian songs and re-imagined classics to the next level, Showcase participants are immersed in the preparation of a three hour live performance to tour Southern Ontario Full time rehearsal schedule May - early July. Tour legs July 16 - Aug 25th.
A2 Arts Administrator
In addition to gaining significant on-the job training and experience, A2 Arts Administrator participants engage in weekly professional development workshops and sessions. Minimum age 18 yrs.
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Artistic Team Roles
Employees in artistic roles will have the opportunity to develop their skills in:
- Live Performance
- Songwriting
- Entrepreneurship
- Production Management
- Grant Writing
- And more!
Some of our current openings include:
- Emerging Artist - Musician
- Pre-Professional - Musician
- Program Coordinator
- Music Director
- Artistic Director
- Sideman/Session Musician
- Music Industry Coach
- Performance Co-ordinator
- And more...
Technical & Production Roles
Employees in technical and production roles will have the opportunity to develop their skills in:
- Content Creation
- Audio-Visual Production
- IT Support
- Audio Engineering
- Stage Management
- Data Analysis and more!
Some of our current openings include:
- AV Technician
- Stage Manager
- Recording Engineer
- Recording Assistant
- Wardrobe Coordinator
- IT Team Leaders (Cloud/Network)
- IT Help Desk
- Graphic Designer
- Industry Mentor
- And more...
Administrative Team Roles
Employees in administrative roles will have the opportunity to develop their skills in:
- Professional Writing & Editing
- Communication
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Grant & Policy Writing
- HRIS, Payroll and more!
Some of our current openings include:
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Finance Manage
- Bookkeeper
- Receptionist
- Corporate Services / Regional Development Officer
- Human Resources Assistant
- Membership Coordinator
- Customer Service Agent
- Admin Assistant
- Team Leaders Department Heads
- Education Program Coordinators
Apply Now
Artist applications are accepted through our NEW online portal at cdnmusic.awardsplatform.com
All other applications can be submitted through our “Get Hired” portal.
Please watch for emails coming from these portals until your application is fully complete.Returning applicants should use the same email as in previous years.
Due to the timelines of the application process, and the date of various funding announcements in relation to the beginning of the summer performance season, we proceed to audition, call back and interview potential candidates, and rank all candidates for summer hiring opportunities. Please note that Performers (Emerging Artists, Pre-Professionals and Showcase) have an extended process that includes a Callback audition. This is not applicable to other roles. All non-artistic positions move from application to interview, without a callbacks process.
No offers can be extended until we receive notification of our funding application status, typically around the middle to end of April each year.
* Candidates must be ages 15-30 on their first day of work to meet the criteria for funding for this program.
** The Co-op is committed to reducing barriers to participation. We have a food support program available, and an application process for assessing financial hardship to ensure everyone is able to access our programming equitably.
FAQ
You Asked, We Answered
After you upload your resume/cover letter in the application, the questions will be visible. Please make sure to answer all questions or your application will be delayed.
Each funded position is tied to a federal political jurisdiction called a “constituency”, also known as a “riding”. This is where your work is funded to take place.
Sub-grouping of artists or other team members across geo-political borders for online trainings to ensure they are in a team with the other artists who most closely resemble their learning goals, needs and stages of their development.
Definitely not true, To be crystal clear – no preference or ranking points are given to existing members. Many external adjudicators help rank all applicants to ensure job placements are objective.
The earliest possible start date is April 24 and the average contract is typically 280hrs up to 480 hrs in length. The largest contract possible is 640 hours, and those are typically reserved for youth team leaders and returning participants in a leadership role.
Most of our summer positions are funded by the Government of Canada. Their funding announcements are in April.
So as soon as we know, we will be moving forward to make first-round offers. This is typically towards the end of April each year.
In -person training takes place in a variety of different locations in each constituency, depending on the space available and the space needed for each task. Sometimes we are in a computer lab at a municipal office or library. Sometimes we are at a theatre for rehearsal, or in a sponsors location. We perform in a variety of public and quasi-public spaces. Most training and workshops are done online or remotely.
Great question! The number one reason why is that you get a great deal of opportunity to REALLY tackle the type of jobs that you have been training for in school.
A-Team members aren’t making coffee – they are actually living their career-goal roles! e.g Using HRM Payworks Software, drafting and editing policies and responding to Health and Safety issues. You aren’t just a small part of a massive team, youth ARE the team. Of course, we have experts who lead you and teach you how to get these things done, but these positions are really for self-starters who are eager to have the responsibility and demonstrate their competency. “Scope and Scale” is massive here.
Our summer program isn’t like many jobs you might have encountered. We created this program as a way for young people to get real and valuable job experience in a variety of areas in a short period of time. We have access to a limited number of low-speed laptops that have been donated to us, and if need be, you will be assigned one of those for your use.
You will likely be much happier using your own device if you have one. And if you don’t have anything to bring, we can facilitate access to a computer at a local library as an alternative. Bottom line is – we can work something out.
