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Love theatre and children’s music? Apply to these Toronto jobs

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Playwright Lili Robinson for Buddies in Bad Times' 2026 emerging creators unit showcase.
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Whether you get your thrills by reporting the news through audiowaves or committing to the improv bit, here are Toronto jobs to check out.

Calling all my creatives in front of and behind the screen.

Whether your stage is the classroom, reporting live on the radio waves, or helping the production run smoothly, here are job openings that’ll help keep you on your feet.

Supporting the orchestra

Canada’s only full-sized orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, is on the lookout for an administrator. Since 1983, they’ve been putting Torontonians onto new orchestral compositions by both Canadian and International composers. Help the orchestra coordinate events, support the organizational team, publish newsletters and more as their administrative coordinator. This is a contract, full-time position paid between $55,000 and $62,000 annually. Training, vacation time and opportunities for professional development are included. Apply by Nov. 15, 2026 to help Esprit Orchestra run smoothly.

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Tune in to the radio

Get into your journalism bag with Met Radio. If you’ve graduated from j-school or have a connected degree and experience, Toronto Metropolitan University’s community radio and multi-media hub is hiring a local journalist. Brought to you by the Local Journalism Initiative (that’s helped us out, shoutout), you can write, edit and record written and audio pieces for Met Radio and Frequency News. Working 15 to 35 hours a week, with the flexibility to be part-time or full-time, this role pays $27.20 an hour and offers retirement savings after a probationary period. Apply by Nov 15 to get a chance to report from downtown.

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Queering the stage

The longest-running queer theatre in the world, Buddies in Bad Times, is currently looking for artists to join their emerging creators unit. If you’re looking to get mentorship, expand your artistic practice and grow amongst fellow emerging queer and Trans creatives, this might be the program for you. All participants will attend workshops and masterclasses, with an honorarium of $1,500 and then will be paid $1,500 to rehearse and perform an original project. The deadline for this program is Nov. 27, so send your application details ASAP.

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Tunes for Toronto’s tykes

Dreamed of entertaining kids like Ms. Rachel and The Wiggles? Then apply to Rainbow Songs’ music instructor position. Rainbow Songs helps educate young kids from ages 0 to 5 through interactive music programming. If you’re comfortable singing and playing guitar, have experience working with kids and have an energetic personality, this might be the position for you. You’ll first be paid $25/hour for 8 to 15 weeks of training, then advance to $50 per hour for classes on weekdays and Saturday mornings. Join the team as a music instructor to help young ones develop their musical abilities and reach countless kids across the city.

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Large scale improv

Looking for a unique acting gig? Then check out Secret City Adventures! Improv your ass off in escape rooms and other interactive games set across the city. If you’re free on evenings and weekends, then give the part-time performer roles, all paid $25 an hour, a look. If you’re looking for a contract gig, you can guide guests through a wedding-themed escape room at The Old Mill or an open-world 1800s-style puzzle set in Black Creek’s Village. For those looking for a permanent role, Secret City Adventures’ Knives Out-inspired dinner murder mystery at the Peter Pan Bistro. If you’re up to expanding your acting prowess while entertaining up to 200 guests, then prep your best audition tape and apply.

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