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Drama Coach
Location: Burnaby, BC
Start Date: June 30, 2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours: 35 hours/week
Wage: $17.40/hour
Job Description
CentreCanada is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Drama Coach for its 2025 Summer School program. The successful candidate will develop and facilitate drama-based workshops for youth, using theatre as a tool for self-expression, confidence-building, and cultural connection. This role offers an opportunity to create inclusive, engaging spaces for storytelling and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and lead daily drama sessions including improvisation, monologues, scriptwriting, and group acting exercises
- Encourage participation and creativity among youth from diverse backgrounds
- Guide students in preparing short plays, skits, or spoken word pieces for a final performance or showcase
- Integrate themes of identity, community, and culture into theatre activities
- Provide individualized feedback and coaching to help students improve stage presence and public speaking
- Foster teamwork and mutual respect through collaborative exercises
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive workshop environment
- Other duties as assigned, such as coordinating performance logistics or supporting arts-related events
CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the settlement, education, and integration of newcomer families across the Lower Mainland. Through inclusive programming, mentorship, and educational services, we work to empower youth, strengthen families, and build bridges between communities. Our summer school program provides newcomer youth with enriching, supportive, and skill-building experiences that prepare them for success both inside and outside the classroom.
We value diversity, cultural understanding, and educational equity. All positions are open to youth who are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to make a meaningful impact—especially those with ties to our community. We strongly encourage individuals who speak Turkish and have experience in our weekend or summer school programs to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply by filling out the form at: https://centrecanada.org/2025-csj-application/
Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in theatre, acting, drama education, or performing arts facilitation
- Enthusiasm for youth development through creative arts
- Familiarity with multicultural or multilingual student groups
- Turkish language skills strongly preferred
- Prior experience with CentreCanada’s programming or similar community arts initiatives
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.85 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- I confirm I have one of the following statuses: Person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V3N 1B9
Application deadline: 2025-06-23
Expected start date: 2025-06-30
About CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society
CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society is a lot of things, but most importantly is the hope each newcomer carries when they come to Canada towards enriched, inclusive, and innovative communities. We help newcomers to start their new life in Canada as easily as they can by providing them an always-up-to-date source of information, a multilingual website, and services ranging from their professional to everyday needs.
Services include:
- Documentation Assistance
- Food and Clothing
- Health Care
- Housing Aid
- Employment Assistance
- Educational Assistance
- Dialogue and Integration
- Special Assistance
We know you had big dreams when you came to Canada. Let us get you settled!
Top Benefits
About the role
Drama Coach
Location: Burnaby, BC
Start Date: June 30, 2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours: 35 hours/week
Wage: $17.40/hour
Job Description
CentreCanada is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Drama Coach for its 2025 Summer School program. The successful candidate will develop and facilitate drama-based workshops for youth, using theatre as a tool for self-expression, confidence-building, and cultural connection. This role offers an opportunity to create inclusive, engaging spaces for storytelling and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and lead daily drama sessions including improvisation, monologues, scriptwriting, and group acting exercises
- Encourage participation and creativity among youth from diverse backgrounds
- Guide students in preparing short plays, skits, or spoken word pieces for a final performance or showcase
- Integrate themes of identity, community, and culture into theatre activities
- Provide individualized feedback and coaching to help students improve stage presence and public speaking
- Foster teamwork and mutual respect through collaborative exercises
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive workshop environment
- Other duties as assigned, such as coordinating performance logistics or supporting arts-related events
CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the settlement, education, and integration of newcomer families across the Lower Mainland. Through inclusive programming, mentorship, and educational services, we work to empower youth, strengthen families, and build bridges between communities. Our summer school program provides newcomer youth with enriching, supportive, and skill-building experiences that prepare them for success both inside and outside the classroom.
We value diversity, cultural understanding, and educational equity. All positions are open to youth who are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to make a meaningful impact—especially those with ties to our community. We strongly encourage individuals who speak Turkish and have experience in our weekend or summer school programs to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply by filling out the form at: https://centrecanada.org/2025-csj-application/
Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in theatre, acting, drama education, or performing arts facilitation
- Enthusiasm for youth development through creative arts
- Familiarity with multicultural or multilingual student groups
- Turkish language skills strongly preferred
- Prior experience with CentreCanada’s programming or similar community arts initiatives
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.85 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- I confirm I have one of the following statuses: Person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V3N 1B9
Application deadline: 2025-06-23
Expected start date: 2025-06-30
About CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society
CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society is a lot of things, but most importantly is the hope each newcomer carries when they come to Canada towards enriched, inclusive, and innovative communities. We help newcomers to start their new life in Canada as easily as they can by providing them an always-up-to-date source of information, a multilingual website, and services ranging from their professional to everyday needs.
Services include:
- Documentation Assistance
- Food and Clothing
- Health Care
- Housing Aid
- Employment Assistance
- Educational Assistance
- Dialogue and Integration
- Special Assistance
We know you had big dreams when you came to Canada. Let us get you settled!