Summer Student - Ottawa

Only for registered members Ottawa, Canada

7 hours ago

$26,000 - $36,000 (CAD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

About the Role · The summer student will support Arts Granting and Partnerships by updating and expanding the Canada Council's Context Briefs, which provide essential background information to peer assessors on underserved or less‑understood arts communities and practices. · Thes ...

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About the Role

The summer student will support Arts Granting and Partnerships by updating and expanding the Canada Council's Context Briefs, which provide essential background information to peer assessors on underserved or less‑understood arts communities and practices.

These briefs help ensure fair and informed assessment, especially when peers may be unfamiliar with specific cultural contexts, regional realities, or artistic practices.

Many existing briefs now require updates to reflect current trends in the arts sector, and new briefs are needed on topics such as rural and remote arts realities, live performing arts for young audiences, and provincial or territorial contexts.

Under The Direct Supervision Of The Director, Granting Programs Strategy And Coordination, The Student Will Conduct Research, Draft Content, And conduct internal and External consultation For The following deliverables

Updates to Existing Context Briefs

Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Context Brief - review and update to reflect new data, evolving community realities, emerging artistic practices, and current policy landscape.

This work would be in tandem with and informed by the current evaluation activities of Council's support for OLMC arts communities

Culturally Diverse Arts - update to reflect Council's revised Equity Policy, evolving artistic practices, new equity related discourse, and shifts in how racialized artists self identify and work across disciplines.

There could be an opportunity to retire the Council's context brief on cultural appropriation by incorporating relevant information into this revised document.

Artists and Community Collaboration - refresh to incorporate new models of collaboration, updated terminology, and cross sector examples emerging from community engaged practices.

Development of New Context Briefs
Rural and Remote Arts Organizations - documenting unique operating conditions, travel implications, resource constraints, and community embedded practices.

Performing Arts for Young Audiences - highlighting the distinct characteristics of PAYA creation, touring, audience development, and business models in collaboration with relevant arts service organizations.

Program Context Briefs including Regional Information - providing broad contextual overviews for relevant programs, including regional arts ecosystems, sector-specific challenges, and structural considerations.

Benefits For The Summer Student

Meaningful applied research experience - The student will gain hands on experience conducting research across diverse artistic communities and practices, helping them develop strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills applicable to careers in the arts, policy, or public service.

Insight into national arts funding systems - Working directly with program officers and granting program staff gives the student a behind-the-scenes understanding of how peer assessment, public funding, and sectoral support structures operate at a national level.

Experience collaborating across teams and disciplines - The role requires coordination with multiple sections providing the student with valuable experience in cross departmental collaboration and professional communication.

Development of professional writing for a national audience - Preparing briefs that will be used by peer assessors gives the student practical experience in writing

Mentorship and knowledge-building - The student will receive guidance from staff across the Arts Granting Programs Division, gaining insight into career pathways in arts administration.

Requirements For The Position

Who is eligible to apply?

This program is intended for students.

To be considered, you must:
Currently be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution;
Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in the next academic year (proof will be required);
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a student with a valid study permit (for international students); and
Meet the basic requirements of the position.

Duration

The duration of employment for the Summer Student Program is sixteen (16) weeks. Students will start work on May 11, 2026.

Education

The student must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program directly related to the key responsibilities of the position, including arts and culture programs related to public policy, organizational models and governance, research, or cultural studies relevant to any aspect of the project.

Skills & Competencies

Analysis
Attention to detail
Research experience
Writing skills
Initiative
Communication and engagement
Autonomy

Bilingual Requirements

This position requires the use of both official languages.

The requirements in the second official language are:
An intermediate level in reading comprehension (B)
A basic level in writing (A)
An intermediate level in oral (B)

Important:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications for Education and Experience.

Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your cover letter, resume and application.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Council directly.

For people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or TTY users, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact us.

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the individuals and communities we serve.

We invite applications from individuals with any combination of backgrounds, origins, identities, and forms of self-expression.

The Council is committed to enhancing the representation of the following groups within its workforce:

Indigenous people, Black people, racialized people, Deaf people, people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ and gender-diverse communities.

We encourage you to include information on how you identify in the Voluntary Self-Identification section of the application form.

This information is used during the recruitment process to enhance representation of historically underserved and marginalized communities, as per the Employment Equity Act and the Council's ongoing commitment to equity.

This information is also used for reporting at an aggregate level.

Please note that all persons requiring accommodation and/or assistance in completing the Canada Council's Careers application process are welcome to contact the Council for support.

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