Industry Co-op Student

TIFF; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization in Toronto is seeking a Winter Co-op Student for Industry Programming. The role involves researching industry trends and supporting presentations. This is an unpaid opportunity aimed at students seeking academic credit, providing essential industry insights and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in an applicable program for co-op placement.
• Willing to commit to educational objectives during the placement.

Responsibilities

• Research creator development and industry trends.
• Support in creating research documents and presentations.

Skills

Interest in arts and culture

Familiarity with Google products

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Ability to work in a team

Job description

WINTER CO-OP STUDENT, INDUSTRY PROGRAMMING (1 Position)

Co-op Placement

Part-time

Industry

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 in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

WINTER CO-OP STUDENT, INDUSTRY PROGRAMMING

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Winter CO-OP Student, Industry Programming will collaborate with the Industry team to provide research for our industry programming and talent development initiatives, which helps the department plan and deliver world‑class programmes for creators and industry professionals.

This is an unpaid, educational opportunity for students enrolled in an applicable program, seeking a placement for course credit. The selected candidate will be asked to provide TIFF with a letter outlining their eligibility to undertake the placement for course credit. As a Co‑op Student at TIFF, you will receive support and development opportunities from your direct supervisor and from the People and Culture department. At TIFF, we are committed to helping you achieve your learning objectives and we are committed to providing you with a robust educational opportunity.

The ideal candidate:

• Is interested in gaining new insights about working in arts and culture; as a student, you can expect to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the industry.
• Has familiarity with Google products (i.e. Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Presentation, etc.) and basic computer skills.
• Is willing to develop skills that require attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Is interested in learning more about Canadian and international screen‑based media landscapes and trends.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, self‑motivated, and open to working in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research creator development, industry trends, and international development opportunities.
• Support in creating research documents and presentations as requested.

CONTRACT DATES

• January 2026 to April 2026 (exact schedule to be negotiated with student based on Programme requirements)

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE

• All applications must be submitted online through the ADP Portal.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF or Word document, before the deadline of Monday, December 1, 2025.

CLOSING

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time‑limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time‑limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full placement.

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees, volunteers, and students feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at [e-mail] or 416‑599‑8433 x2454. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.