Logistics assistant

Location: Toronto, ON 

Pay: $1,300 flat rate (1 week contract)

Hours: 46 hours total (40 program hours + 6 training hours) 

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Monday, June 15.

Do you have strong organizational skills and an interest in supporting meaningful national programs for youth? Join the AKFC Youth Leadership Academy team as a Logistics Assistant and help ensure a smooth, impactful experience for participants from across the country.

The Youth Leadership Academy, organized and run by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, is dedicated to educating, equipping, and inspiring young Canadians to engage meaningfully with global issues and foster global citizenship. From July 27-31, 2026, AKFC will host its fully funded, 5-day in-person convening at York University, welcoming passionate young leaders for an immersive, collaborative, and hands-on experience. 

The Democratic Engagement Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University is partnering with AKFC to support participant care, safety, and logistics. This includes delivering evening activities and overnight supervision, as well as collaborating on daytime operations, arrivals and departures, and health support.

Job Role

The Logistics Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring all program elements run smoothly by coordinating daytime activities and managing logistical needs to maintain a seamless, organized environment that enables participants to fully engage in the program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting registration processes, greeting participants upon arrival, ensuring materials are prepared, and efficiently checking them in.

  • Coordinating meeting spaces to ensure they are set up and ready for each activity.

  • Helping arrange transportation for participants and staff, ensuring smooth travel to and from venues.

  • Supporting accommodation arrangements for participants, staff, and speakers.

  • Assisting with catering, ensuring that meals and snacks are delivered on time and according to dietary needs. This includes confirming delivery times, checking food quality, and ensuring that food stations are replenished throughout the day.

  • Helping coordinate speaker logistics, ensuring greeting speakers and making sure they have everything they need for their sessions.

  • Providing general logistical support during the event, including troubleshooting issues as they arise and helping wherever needed.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum age: 25 years.

  • Prior experience in event coordination, logistics, or operations.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

  • Problem-solving skills to address challenges proactively and efficiently.

  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members, participants, and vendors.

  • A proactive and adaptable attitude, with a willingness to jump in and assist wherever needed.

  • Valid police record check, interview, and reference checks are required.

Compensation:  

$1,300 for one week

  • 40 hours for the week and 6 hours training 

  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided during scheduled shifts.

When You’ll Need To Be Available:

We are seeking a Logistics Assistant who can commit to the training requirements and the full week of the program. 

Training Day: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Program: Sunday, July 26 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Training:

  • 2 hours for online safeguarding training prior to Academy

  • 4 hours of in person training on Saturday, July 25th 

Hours:

Shifts are primarily daytime hours, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with daily start and end times varying based on arrivals, departures, and program needs. Exact schedule to be confirmed. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your application at the link below. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Ashley at adenny@torontomu.ca

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to, candidates who are racialized, indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.