Position: JA5 – Graphic Design Assistant – Ottawa Jazz Festival

Contract Length:  26 Weeks.                Start Date: February 19, 2025                End Date: Initial term approved to the Province of Ontario’s current fiscal year end, March 31, 2025.  Additional weeks, ending August 16, 2025 is pending the approval of Ottawa Festivals’ fiscal year (2025-2026) JCP program agreement with the Province of Ontario.

Work Schedule:  Full Time – 4 business days per week (32 hours)                      Location:  Downtown Office

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Job Summary: This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see more details below). The Graphic Design Assistant reports to the Executive & Artistic Director and the Marketing Director. As the direct supervisor, the Marketing Director ensures creative is approved and deadlines are met. All graphics are approved by senior managers before being implemented.  The Graphic Design Assistant will assist in the preparation of creative materials for print and web.

Responsibilities:

Output designs and deliverables as needed. Assist in the creation of branded designs, including digital promotional banners, posters, and display ads for events, announcements, etc. Assist in the design of branded displays and socials. Image retouching and manipulation using Photoshop. Is current in the latest trends and eager to learn and develop best practices as digital marketing continues to evolve. All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Training or previous experience in graphic design or fine arts. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and InDesign is mandatory. Able to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.

Additional Qualifications Required:

Candidate eligibility for JCP is determined according to the following criteria: 

An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week.   A permanent resident living in Ontario who is legally authorized to work in Canada.  Meet at least 1 of the following criteria:  Has an established Employment Insurance (EI) benefit period.  Previously established an EI benefit period that has ended within the previous 60 months.  Paid employee EI premiums (e.g. Box 18 on the T4) in at least 3 of the last 10 years while earnings have been at least $2000 in each of those years.  Received the Employment Insurance Emergency Response benefit (CERB) within the previous 60 months. 

NOTE: Persons currently enrolled in full-time academic studies are not eligible for consideration. Those who qualify to establish an Employment Insurance (EI) claim must do so prior to being considered for JCP participation.     

Remuneration:

$688 (gross) per week paid biweekly by the Province of Ontario (average hourly rate: $21.50 based on 4 days/32 hours). 

What’s Next?

Forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note, only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about the JCP program, please visit:  https://www.ottawafestivals.ca/jobs/jcp-overview/. We are recruiting for a current vacancy in JCP but this process may also be used to fill future JCP opportunities over the next 6 months.