APPLICATION DEADLINE: ROLLING UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Toronto, ON; Hybrid/Remote
Term: Permanent – expected start date July 1, 2026
Hours: 35 Hours/Week
Rate: $60,000 per annum
Reports To: Board of Directors

TQFF is hiring an Executive Director!

The Toronto Queer Film Festival was formed in 2016 to provide community art exhibition space for experimental, contemporary, and social justice themed film and video art by queer filmmakers. The 10th annual Toronto Queer Film Festival and Symposium takes place from October 16 – 18, 2026 at the Tranzac Club.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the Toronto Queer Film Festival’s daily operations as it relates to programming, communications, administration, HR and finances. Qualified applicants have sufficient experience in management in the arts non-profit sector and are ready to step into a senior leadership role.

The ideal candidate has a passion for supporting queer, experimental, and political film and video art. They also have strong literacy around anti-imperialism, pinkwashing, disability justice and anti-oppression at large. The incoming ED will continue TQFF’s practice of endorsing PACBI, streaming films without geoblocking, and prioritizing accessibility in programming and operations.

Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the non-profit arts sector in a management or director role
- Experience working in film festivals, arts programming, coordination, arts administration, and/or arts event support is a requirement
- Experience and successful track record with grants, proposals, and diverse fundraising
- Experience managing cashflow and budgets
- Management experience with teams of 3 or more staff members
- Extensive familiarity with local, national and international art communities and critical issues in contemporary film and video art
- Demonstrated history of working with artists and audiences from underrepresented communities
- Prior experience with grassroots groups, community organizing, and/or collaborative decision-making models is a strong asset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability on select evenings/weekends

Benefits include:
- Health Benefits with Sunlife
- Disability supports
- Four weeks vacation
- Paid sick days
- Time in lieu
- Onboarding and training from outgoing ED

TQFF’s normal hours of business operation for most staff are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM. The Executive Director is required to work Fridays as well. Occasional evening hours are expected during scheduled events, such as the annual festival and year-round screenings. There are bi-monthly in-person staff meetings and occasional partner meetings and events; all other work is remote.

The ED must be based in Toronto. TQFF is unable to offer relocation support.

Apply
Please read the full posting at TQFF.ca and send a cover letter and a CV to board @ torontoqueerfilmfest.com, including any accommodation requests during the hiring process.

TQFF is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and who identify as queer/trans/2 Spirit, Indigenous, Black, and racialized. Additional support for staff with disabilities is available.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews on a rolling basis. We recommend applying early.