Photographer and Content Creator, Summer Programs

Full-Time Seasonal
:
June 22 – August 26, 2026

Compensation Starting at
: $850/Week

The Photographer and Content Creator will be responsible for showcasing the Appleby College Summer Boarding experience. Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, and working with Seasonal Boarding Program Staff, the Photographer and Content Creator will capture and produce high-quality photos and reels of boarding participants on and off the Appleby Campus, with a varied schedule that includes evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will engage participants with care, enthusiasm and tact, making photo and video opportunities accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Appleby College’s Summer Programs welcome students from around the world with diverse languages and backgrounds. Students attend Appleby College to improve their English language skills and experience Canada. Appleby College Summer Boarding Programs are modeled after the Appleby College student experience, with a goal of providing summer students with a snapshot of life as an Appleby College student. Students will live in boarding, attend class or camp, participate in extracurricular activities, mid-week post‑secondary tours, and exciting off‑campus excursions.

For more information about the program, please visit:

The central responsibility of this role is to capture photos for web galleries and future promotional use, and short videos/reels for Instagram in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends, primarily working outside traditional classroom hours.

• Work closely with summer program staff to capture content for weekly web galleries and end‑of‑session slideshows.
• Plan, create, edit, and post entertaining short video content across various platforms.
• Collaborate and participate in program activities as needed to collect footage for promotional materials, including afternoon activities, evening events, and weekend excursions.

• Have 2-5 years of experience in photography and social video content creation.
• Are currently enrolled in post‑secondary education, with a minimum completion of your second year.
• Possess strong social video creation and editing skills.
• Formal training and or education in Photography.
• Can make sound judgments regarding content fit and engagement.
• Have knowledge and experience with a digital SLR camera.
• Are familiar with graphics and video‑editing software such as Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop, Photodex, Pro Show, and online web galleries (e.g., Smug Mug)—all considered assets.
• Work efficiently to consistently meet deadlines with quick turnaround times.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Thrive in team‑oriented, motivational, and creative environments, and can follow directions effectively.

• Work Type: in‑person filming/photography at Appleby College and on excursions, editing can be remotely.
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Appleby College, 540 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario.
• Secondary
  
  Location:
  
  Various locations during scheduled excursions.
• Considerable time spent outdoors.
• Successful candidates must attend pre‑program preparation meetings, including a required training session at Appleby campus before the program start date.

• One day, specific date TBD between Monday, June 22, to Thursday, June 25, 2026.

• Monday, June 22, to Friday, August 21, excluding holidays.
• Weekdays:
  • 2–3 afternoons & evenings per week, including Fridays.
  • Off‑site excursions on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
• Saturdays:
  All day excursions with limited exceptions.
• Remote work available when not capturing content.

Appleby College Camps and Academies provide the highest quality of instruction to campers in a fast‑paced and challenging work environment. Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Your application matters to us, and we will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please apply online by March 1, 2026.

We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture. We strive to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, making us better together.

Appleby is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.