Musical Director of Flato Markham Theatre

Position: Musical Director of Flato Markham Theatre Discovery Camps Application Deadline: May 18th, 2026

Summer Camp Start Date: June 2026, End July 24 2026 (See details below)

Summer Camp Part Time hours from June 2026 – June 28th 2026

Full time hours June 29 – July 24th 2026

Salary: $25-$38 per hour depending on experience Province: Ontario Region: York Region City: Markham Term: Independent Contract

About Flato Markham Theatre City of Markham’s Flato Markham Theatre is one of Canada’s premier theatre houses serving the GTA and Markham residents. With over 300 live performances each year, the multi-disciplinary theatre presents performances showcasing the vast cultural diversity of the community and the leading cultural destination in York Region. Discovery is the dynamic umbrella delivering inspiring and inclusive education and outreach programs, including Every Child, Every Year Program, outreach initiatives, and specialized Performing Arts Camps for Youth.

About the Discovery Performing Arts Camps The Discovery Performing Arts Camps, offered for more than 20 years in Markham, is a high-demand, inclusive program designed to engage youth as they develop life skills such as team work, confidence and self-expression through the performing arts. There are currently 7 different programs running in various locations (including the Flato Markham Theatre). These programs include: Kinder Camp (ages 4-5), Junior Stars (ages 6-7), Rising Stars (8-9), Drama Camp (ages 10-11), Actors Workshop (ages 12-15).

Job Summary We are looking for a Musical Director who is creative, organized and adaptable to oversee and manage all the musical elements of the Theatre’s Discovery Performing Arts March Break and Summer Camp. Under the direction of the Discovery Program Coordinator and Artistic Director, the Musical Director will oversee the musical program requirements during the planning and program delivery for 4 weeks of our Summer Camp programs which culminate with a fully staged musical theatre production at the end of each session. Through strategic programming choices, the MD will enable children and youth to develop skills, make friends, socialize and build self-esteem. The MD is accountable for day-to-day operations as they relate to the position for all camp programming operations while ensuring camp activities are safe, inclusive and high quality.

The MD will assist the Artistic Director to oversee program delivery with approximately 40 staff including Program Supervisors, Counsellors and Volunteers.

Detailed Job Description

In conjunction with the overall program objectives outlined by the Discovery Program Coordinator and Camp Artistic Director, the Musical Director will design and implement a detailed program outline as it relates to all the musical programming of camp; including preparation or editing of musical tracks and lyrics, outlines of vocal warmups, and learning outcomes for campers and staff for Kinder Camp, Junior Stars, Drama Camp, Rising Stars and Actor’s Workshop.

Participates in orientation and training sessions, supporting the Director Team and Discovery Program Coordinator where necessary. The Musical Director will be required to develop team training as it relates to the music components for camp programs.

Deliver daily camp programming and teaching of musical elements for campers in Junior Stars, Rising Stars, Drama Camp, Actor’s Workshops as well as overseeing the musical elements of Kinder Camp.

Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the program. Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.

Ensures supervision of campers at all times to provide a safe and enjoyable experience by being mindful of camp attendance, ratios, and by adhering to City of Markham Camp policies and procedures.

Work with team of Camp Supervisors and Counsellors as well as Director Team to effectively and in a timely manner communicate in regards to all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day-to-day operations.

Coaches and provides daily direction/feedback to Camp Supervisors, Counsellors, and Volunteers, ensuring the program goals are met.

Assists in the writing and delivery of mid and final staff evaluations for the Camp Supervisors and Counsellors of Junior Stars, Drama Camp and Actor’s Workshop.

Foster a positive learning environment where people feel included as members of a team and are motivated to work towards common goals.

Ensures programming is inclusive and that program adaptations are considerate of camper needs, health and safety and City of Markham camp policies and procedures.

Support and participate in technical and dress rehearsals and final performances that will include all camp participants (excluding Kinder Camp).

As required, support the Artistic Director in the creation of technical needs and rehearsal schedules.

Reports all incidents promptly and thoroughly to the Theatre using incident/accident report forms and records, including registration information, permission and waiver forms and timesheets.

Serves as a liaison with parents, reinforcing City of Markham customer service, diversity and inclusion (special needs, ethno-cultural, English as second language, socio-economic).

Provide feedback and future recommendations to the Theatre upon conclusion of the camp.

Work Dates

Summer on-site training: June 15th and 22nd

Completion Date: Friday July 24th

Camp Program Dates: Monday June 29 – Friday July 24, 2026 (no camp July 1st)

Job Requirements

Post-secondary education in Performing Arts, with a primary focus in music, Arts Education and/or related field.

Experience as a professional in the performing arts as a Musical Director or musical performer or performing arts educator/instructor specializing in music.

Demonstrated professional training in Music, specifically piano and vocal (RCM training and certifications are an asset), proficient in sight-reading music.

Minimum 3 years experience in a Musical Director/Leadership role and has demonstrated successful execution of similar programs for a large group of children of various ages.

Experience designing and delivering programs in music with a focus on musical theatre for children.

Professional experience in youth arts education, musical theatre production and experience in a camp environment.

Ability to plan and execute the musical components of a musical theatre production from beginning stages to show day, including, but not limited to teaching musical content to children, adapting musical arrangements as needed, providing musical accompaniment on piano/keyboard during rehearsals.

Experience teaching a wide range of ages and skill levels/abilities.

Able to lead vocal warm ups, teach the importance of vocal health, transpose music, record and edit musical tracks, cast roles and lead basic choreography direction as needed.

Excellent customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

Licenses/Certifications: Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ required; HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development is required;

Bachelor of Education and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is an asset.

Additional Info All offers of employment for this position will be conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, vulnerable sector checks.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices, and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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