Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Blinkmoon is looking for a Creative Director to own the art guidelines and overall visual quality of our unannounced project. You are passionate about systems, UI, animations, and branding, and always sweat the details. You prefer to lead by doing and can’t resist the urge to practice your craft by working alongside the team to unlock creativity either directly in the file or directing the team through feedback and critiques. This is a leadership role that will be central in defining the Player Experience for our unannounced project from concept to launch and beyond.

Who are we?

At Blinkmoon, we are assembling a team of award-winning artists, brilliant designers, highly experienced programmers and veteran game producers and we want you on our journey! We believe everyone brings a unique function to the body of work we produce. We are on a mission to provide the world with stories that fuel people’s passions, ignite movements, and make a difference. We are not just a gaming company hiring gamers. We are in the business of creating a world where gaming makes a difference.

What you will do:

• Partner with the Product Leadership team to align on the products vision, the design direction, and identify risks and mitigation plans,
• Leading the strategic ideation of features and concept work
• Translating a design direction to a product design system that team members can take into tracks of production work
• Translating a design direction to a product design system that team members can take into tracks of production work
• Unlock the potential and productivity of all designers: coaching rather than solving; assessing people’s potential and developmental needs; recognizing and supporting opportunities for learning and career growth
• Demonstrate swift and sound data-driven decision-making with a broader business context and develop others to do the same

You’d stand out even more if you have:

• 10+ years working in the gaming industry, with high quality AAA products, experience establishing art guidelines and vision for projects,
• Advanced understanding of content creation tools and workflows: modeling, texturing, shading, and lighting, and can demonstrate/direct how these visually serve the gameplay, narrative, design and existing IP of the project,
• Strong understanding of methods of optimizing game art assets for game engines and optimizing pipelines and processes,
• Ability to provide both focused and inspiring creative leadership
• A willingness to jump into the unknown and solve new problems to resolve technical challenges and limitations,
• Highly collaborative with experience leading through influence,
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills combined with a start-up mentality, strong determination, and ownership for the product

What we offer:

At Blinkmoon, we are committed to work/life balance with our flexible paid time off policy and work schedules. While we are a start-up studio, we do offer medical, dental, life insurance and retirement savings plan for you and your family.

You’re joining Blinkmoon at a very exciting time. Contributing from the foundation of Blinkmoon, YOU are a crucial part of the future of our company. Your voice and your creations will become fundamental in our culture and our brand. Blinkmoon is yours to create.

Blinkmoon

The Company

This studio has a strong focus on bringing their dreams to life through creating immersive VR games while focusing on creating a positive and close-knit work culture. This companies main focus is emphasizing that work-life balance while pushing the limits in the VR space.

The Role

The ideal Producer brings previous experience in a lead production role with a strong passion for video games. They will have a strong technical understanding, communication skills and work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships through creative ideation & support
• Partner with the Production Manager/team to build and maintain efficient processes (such as standups, planning, and reviews) and manage Jira projects and Confluence spaces
• Support internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information to and from stakeholders and proactively addressing any questions or concerns
• Develop and update budgets, making decisions based on costs and benefits
• Foster a safe, positive, collaborative, creative and motivated culture within the studio and team
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and work to address any questions or concerns within the scope of resources & schedule, with respect to the design vision
• Liaise with the QA team to ensure the proper quality assurance testing of the deliverables
• Support the development of internal and external progress reports & presentations
• Collaborate and manage the human resource planning, hiring and development of the team
• Contribute ideas, improvements and solutions to the team, product, and studio

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Producer or Associate Producer in the games industry
• Strong organizational, administrative and project management skills
• Calm and positive disposition, and solutions-oriented in the face of conflict
• Understanding of how to work effectively in an environment with diverse personalities and work styles, including previous experience working with clients
• Ability to take initiative and establish priorities
• Experience implementing new problem-solving processes, managing workflow, interpersonal conflict/discussion and ensuring teams have what they need to succeed
• Strong knowledge of project management software including Jira, Confluence, Word and Excel

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting games and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/

White Bay

Employer: dentsu Creative Advertising Ltd.

Position: Creative Director

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Address: Hybrid work arrangement – Office location at 1 University Avenue, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5J 2P1, Toronto, Canada | Remote work permitted from home within the Greater Toronto Area

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Healthcare insurance (health, dental and vision care), Wellness support, RSP pension plan, Parental top up, Employee Assistance Program

Salary: $160,000 annually

Duties:

• Being the driving force behind a culture of creativity and innovation that produces multi-award-winning, boundary-pushing work. You’ll inspire and direct teams in our Toronto office to deliver original and competitive creative solutions that exceed client expectations and achieve real results.
• Planning and directing brand advertising campaign creation and implementation, conceptualization, and asset development across all platforms, harnessing the power of the latest technology and techniques to deliver creative work that’s not just impactful, but unforgettable.
• Continuously inspiring and directing your creative teams to reach new heights and achieve their full potential. You’ll build a culture of creativity and innovation, where ideas are celebrated and nurtured, and everyone feels empowered to take creative risks.
• Collaborating closely with the Chief Client Officer, you’ll help develop a creative vision for the dentsu Creative Toronto Office, and you’ll use your experience and expertise to guide and direct the agency’s creative work towards new heights of excellence.
• Working closely with Account Leads, you’ll help drive successful advertising campaigns and business results for our clients, using your deep understanding of the power of creative to elevate the impact of our work and deliver results that exceed expectations.
• Collaborating with Strategic Leads, you’ll use your strategic and creative thinking to develop effective solutions for clients, drawing on your knowledge of the latest trends and techniques to deliver innovative and impactful work.
• You’ll establish and maintain communication processes with cross-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration that ensures everyone is working together towards the same goal.
• You’ll proactively bring forward new ideas, inspirational references, and creative design thinking that elevates the client and agency brand, using your passion for creative to drive the agency forward and keep our work fresh and exciting.
• You’ll direct and steer the development of client presentations and other important communication, ensuring that they are clear, compelling, and persuasive, and that they deliver maximum impact.
• You’ll embrace the creative opportunities in the social and activation space, using your knowledge of the latest trends and technologies to deliver cutting-edge work that captivates audiences and delivers real results.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll contribute to the production process, always maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders and ensuring that every detail of our work is perfect.
• Building strong collaborative partnerships with clients, you’ll act as their go-to creative expert, advocating for their best interests and always putting their needs first.
• You’ll identify opportunities for organic business growth within the agency, using your creativity and strategic thinking to develop new business opportunities that drive the agency forward.
• Staying up to date on industry, competitor, and cultural trends, you’ll incorporate these references into creative ideas that are relevant, timely, and impactful, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• You’ll provide insights into award-winning advertising projects in the industry and markets, using your experience and expertise to identify best practices and creative approaches that can be applied to our work.
• Providing both informal ongoing performance feedback and conducting formal reviews for all Creative teams managed, you’ll ensure that everyone is performing at their best and reaching their full potential.
• Identifying training opportunities for team members and facilitating their growth and development, you’ll promote a culture of continuous learning and development, always looking for new ways to help your teams grow and achieve their full potential.

Requirements:

• University degree or college diploma in advertising or a related field is required.
• 7-10 years of experience in creating dynamic advertising campaigns for multinational clients.
• 2+ years of experience directing a creative team with an automotive client.
• Proven track record of driving business results for clients, through successful campaigns in various media platforms (innovative types of media will be appreciated).
• Proven track record of creating internationally recognized, award-winning ideas, that have left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.
• Deep understanding of what it takes to create a successful Cannes-worthy campaign and understand the complexities of the award system.
• Creative Award Show judging experience is a bonus.
• You must have a passion for leadership, and proven abilities to manage and inspire a team of creative professionals to achieve their full potential.
• Visionary leader who can take a primary role in building, mentoring, and managing integrated teams of art directors, copywriters, and other creative disciplines with a diverse set of skills, abilities, and experience.
• Expertise in creating compelling, integrated campaigns to deliver maximum exposure and engagement for clients.
• Ability to work closely with the Strategy and Accounts leads to foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration and provide guidance on campaign strategy and creative execution, using data and analytics input to inform your decisions and deliver successful creative.
• Excellent client management skills are critical to this role.
• A demonstrated ability to develop long-term partnerships and deliver measurable results that exceed expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, understand their needs and goals, and develop creative that is customized to their unique needs.
• Play a strong leadership role in identifying opportunities to grow existing businesses organically and New Business development.
• Participate in recruitment efforts for the department by reviewing portfolios and interviewing candidates as requested.

Dentsu Creative

Bothar Inc.’s People & Culture Manager is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization’s culture and workforce. With a workforce of 400 employees, this role leads the Company’s People and Culture team and all related functions and processes of the Company.

We are looking for a People & Culture manager with the ability to multitask and effectively work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, who can successfully managing competing priorities to ensure day-to-day needs are effectively addressed while providing sufficient focus for long-term initiatives. The ideal candidate in this role will take initiative, while still collaborating with leaders to determine the needs of the organization and its people, and bring to the table the experience and confidence to make good decisions that will ensure Bothar continues to be an employer of choice.

The Company:

Bothar is a growing tunneling contractor based in Calgary, AB that offers its employees exciting opportunities for career growth, a great working environment, and competitive compensation. Bothar Inc. specializes in trenchless tunneling technologies, balancing cost-effective drilling solutions with environmental protection. Bothar is respected in the trenchless contracting industry by clients and employees alike, for our integrity, commitment to excellence, and customer orientated service.

Our great team of staff are the best in their field. They are committed to collaboration, quality, and safety. We invest in our people, and they deliver excellence! We believe in leading through innovation and providing superior value and service to our clients and partners by with safe, high quality, and environmentally conscious trenchless solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with senior leadership to create plans and HR programs to improve culture and develop employees for the success of the organization
• Collaborate with managers on hiring needs, candidate selection, and workforce planning, and oversee the recruiting and hiring of employees
• Work with managers on employee relations, aiding with coaching and discipline, hearing, and resolving employee grievances.
• Manage compensation plan by creating wage bands for common roles; conducting periodic pay surveys; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending and implementing pay structure revisions
• Track departmental KPIs, and provide monthly to the executive; advise and create processes for tracking employee lifecycle data such as for training, and performance management
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and training of managers for performance management of employees through evaluations, competency assessments, and compensation and career planning.
• Conduct employee surveys, reviewing results with management, recommending action items, and helping to implement action items through the organization.
• Oversee benefits plan administration, and perform annual assessment of plan with broker, reviewing Company and employee needs, advising management on plan selection and renewal, and overseeing the implementation of any changes
• Ensure legal compliance and advise management on applicable Human Rights and Labour Standards legislation, researching and staying informed on HR law, trends, and best practices
• Collaborate with Immigration Advisor on the employment of temporary foreign workers, intra-company transfers, and permanent resident applications
• Oversee and coordinate the review and update of Company’s policy and process reviews in collaboration with management with respect to human resource matters
• Oversee payroll process, verifying payroll summaries, ensuring timely and accurate paydays

Management Responsibilities

This position oversees the work of the entire P&C team, including P & C Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits & Case Management, Workforce Logistics, and the Immigration Advisor.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and application of full HR life cycle (hiring, performance management, benefits, compensation structure)
• Supportive of a positive workplace culture that exemplifies the core values of the Company and values diversity
• Experience in HR policy review and HR process development
• Critical thinking and decision making; applying policies to situations
• Ability to multi-task, and adapt to changing organizational priorities and needs
• Experience with coaching managers and in counselling and disciplining employees and appraising performance
• Working knowledge of current legislation including Employment Standards and Human Rights laws, stays informed and up to date
• Proficient working with computers and MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources is required
• CHRM or CHRP is desirable
• 8+ years of progressive experience in related roles
• 5+ years of experience in full cycle HR functions
• 3+ years of managerial and supervisory experience

Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.

Why Should You Apply?

• Compensation includes equitable pay based on experience, competitive benefits plan including health spending account, and generous vacation plans.
• Professional experience with a high performing team
• Opportunities for internal advancement with a quickly growing company

While we appreciate all applications, only those who are selected will be contacted

Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.

Bothar Inc.

PatSnap‚ is a global, hyper-growth, venture-backed start-up with offices in London, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Singapore, Toronto and LA. Our cloud-based software enables innovators to be more effective in their research and investment decisions and bring new inventions to market faster.

Our hyper-growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company-wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. Ideas are always welcome, regardless of seniority, because we believe that open innovation amplifies success throughout every department: product development, marketing, sales or operations.

Our Office and HR Admin is the heart of business and a people champion. The Office and HR admin is a true advocate for PatSnap in and out of the business, lives our values every day, and inspires others to help build our Toronto community.

Our values:

• Integrity without compromise
• Self-learning & practitioner mindset
• Dare to dream big and make mistakes
• Customer-centricity
• Teamwork and sharing

Join us and be part of our story as we navigate through the quickly changing and fast-paced world of innovation and aim to make history.

Position Overview

This position requires a focus on both office management and HR admin/coordination.

Our offices are vibrant, lively, inspiring and an effective place for everyone to do their jobs. It is a space where employees can have team meetings, collaborate on brainstorming sessions, find quiet workspaces and host large events. We operate under a hybrid working model with employees coming into our office 2-3 times a week, with the option to work remotely the remaining days.

Our Office Manager will support the hybrid work model and ensure they provide a safe, productive and collaborative workspace for our employees when in office. In addition, this position is responsible for providing internal support to employees and managers and performing a variety of specialized administrative support activities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Office Management

• Reporting to the People and Culture Operations Manager based in Toronto
• Serve as point of contact for information regarding areas of responsibility, as well as with property management of the building. Disseminate information to appropriate parties in a timely manner; monitors and/or follows-up
• Responsible for Health and Safety and fire evacuation procedures. Monitor and attend courteously to visitors and ensure that proper security procedures are followed. Required to facilitate the JHSC.
• Sort, prioritize and distribute incoming mail; ensure outgoing mail and packages are prepared properly and scheduled for delivery.
• Maintain a neat and organized office area, monitor office supply inventory and order as necessary; ensure received supplies are correct and expensed appropriately.
• Treats the office like a home, ensures that the space is..
• Performing all office area duties such as greeting visitors, accepting deliveries, following COVID-19 procedures and safety requirements
• Attend to any catering needs, interact with outside vendors and assist in management of group budget. Coordinate independently complex on-offsite/ department meetings.
• Coordinate and manage office cleaners and other vendors.
• Orders and maintains office supplies.
• Manage relationship with WeWork, attend any office building meetings and oversees property management services, including maintenance of office space and ordering proper janitorial supplies.
• Help facilitate any company events with the relevant departments.

Human Resource Coordination

• Focus on coordinating, scheduling and managing the Onboarding program in collaboration with the pre-boarding-program, Sales enablement training and Operations such as Finance, IT and Facilities
• Enhance and contribute to ideas to improve onboarding/office experience
• Working closely with PatSnap’s Human Resources Business Partner on the Employee Recognition Program and support the strategic direction of HR, including implementation of high-value added HR processes that support business goals and objectives.
• Assist the HR team in the implementation of policies and programmes encompassing all areas of human resources in order to satisfy legal requirements, cost containments, and work environments consistent with PatSnap’s core values.
• Become proficient and have excellent working knowledge of the HRIS, assist data accuracy.
• Promote business ethics and PatSnap core values in all efforts. Investigate complaints, violations and conflicts and escalate to your reporting manager.
• Promote change throughout the organization
• Assist with and at times lead special projects as requested.
• Provide a high level of service, knowledge and performance in the fields of:
• Employee Relations
• Employee support on benefit programs, policies and procedures
• Related documentation, processes and procedures

Top Traits Needed to Be Successful

• Energetic, personable, approachable
• Exemplary attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive and shows initiative
• Genuine desire to learn and grow.
• Personally interested in people, events, and community building
• Creative and imaginative

Who You Are

• Lives in the Greater Toronto Area and is excited to work in our downtown Toronto office Monday-Friday
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a “People” focused position within a business, such as an Office Coordinator, Office Manager, Executive Assistant, HR Administrator, Talent
• Ideally has managed an office of 50+ before is desirable.
• Proactively anticipates and identifies needs/gaps and expectations of department and integrate into work processes
• Demonstrates perseverance and resilience to get the job done with excellence and on time
• Extroverted, personable, engaging, energetic, approachable, charismatic.
• Genuine desire to learn and grow. Excited to share your opinion and speak your mind
• Possess high degree of skill in disseminating information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Possess knowledge of computer software (Microsoft office product suite).
• Possess fundamental presentation skills.
• Must have excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills in a fast paced, changing work environment
• Highly motivated and approachable individual.

What Are The Challenges

• As with any role within a fast-growing SaaS business you have to be able to flex to changing business priorities, so if you are adaptable and embrace change then you will thrive in this environment.
• Our structure is relatively flat and non-hierarchical and egos don’t fly here so no job is too big or too small, we all get stuck in to make the business successful, so you’d better get ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Expansion is a major theme. We face new situations and market opportunities which we’ve not encountered previously. There isn’t always someone’s footsteps to follow so you will need to be able to work as a pioneer, carving the path and sharing your learnings with your colleagues

What You’ll Love

• 25 vacation days a year
• Two volunteer days for community volunteering
• Health and dental benefits for you and your dependents from day 1
• RRSP matching
• Hybrid Work
• Industry leading maternity and parental leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Joining a forward-thinking team that genuinely cares and wants you to succeed
• Service Anniversary Awards

PatSnap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

PatSnap

Your role and what to expect

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for creating a creative and effective partnership to conceive, adapt and execute 360 campaigns in Canada for an international client. You will have the opportunity to work on original digital creations. This position reports to the Assistant Creative Director.

You will be responsible for the art direction of the shooting, animation and web design, as well as the design of each campaign’s centerpiece. We’re looking for someone who values originality and has a good understanding of client strategy and objectives. The ideal candidate has a knack for building authentic interpersonal relationships and values a culture of commitment and accountability.

Specifically, you will:

• Design, adapt and execute a variety of advertising campaigns;
• Produce visual content and multimedia components;
• Work as a team with copywriters, strategists and the consulting department.

Qualifications

You can come have fun with us if…

• You have between 2 and 5 years experience in a similar position in an agency;
• You are familiar with 360° creation and production processes;
• You have an excellent command of English, both oral and written;
• You have a good knowledge of social networking platforms (Tik Tok);
• You have knowledge of the world of influencers (an asset);
• You have a love for beauty, fashion and different trends;
• You are a positive influence on others.
• You are able to express your ideas visually.
• You work fast and well.
• You are able to juggle multiple files simultaneously while keeping your priorities straight.
• You are not afraid of change and adapt easily to unexpected situations.

Additional Information

Working at Publicis also means working with our sister agency Nurun. In addition to our great package, being located in the heart of the vibrant Mile-Ex, our offices are next door to Moment Factory, which occupies the same building, and that’s also a great advantage.

So, if you’re game to get on board, we want to hear from you. Send us your portfolio and resume to [email protected].

Publicis Canada

The Director of Music will work as a team with our Minister and the Worship Committee. We are a welcoming, inclusive, and theologically-progressive congregation with traditional roots and a strong appreciation for music in our worship and community life.

Responsibilities

• The music director provides musical leadership for our Sunday morning services and other special occasions.
• Leads our four-part choir, which meets once a week for rehearsal. Our choir is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, enjoys singing and is not afraid of a challenge!

Qualifications

• The position requires proficiency in piano and on a three-manual, electric church organ.
• Interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
• Motivated and flexible

Lakeshore Trinity United Church

NOW CASTING VOICEOVER
CLIMATE CHANGE NON-PROFIT VR VIDEO 

Seeking:

• Female talent (13-45 years old) with a Native Pakistani Accent

Date: The week of April 10, 2023, one day (1-2 hrs) Toronto, ON

Rate: $500/day, all inclusive

No acting experience necessary! This is a non-union project.

Are you a bodybuilding badass? Do you have giant pythons when you flex? Are you passionate about pumping iron? We’re looking for people with serious muscle to be part of an elite covert unit known as The Thrill Team for a Car Campaign in Toronto

We’re looking for:

• Bodybuilders and weight lifters from all walks of life
• ages 25+ (you don’t need to be a model or have any experience acting) just a willingness to play along.

If selected for this campaign, pay is approx: $8,000.00+ per person. You will appear in multiple spots. This is a non-union project.

Please be available for these Important dates in Toronto:

In Person Call-backs – April 5, 2023.

Wardrobe: – Either April 13 or 14, 2023. Note may need talent for another fitting day outside of these 2 dates.

Shooting – April 20 and 21, 2023. May need an additional day either April 17, 18 or 23, 2023. ( Multiple Shoot Dates )

OPEN CASTING CALL

• CAUCASIAN MEN- BALD/ MILITARY HAIR CUTS

MUST BE AVAILABLE: MIN 2 DAYS IN MAY 2025

LOCATION: CALGARY/ DRUMHELLER

DETAILS:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• CAUCASIAN MEN,
• 16-75 YEARS OLD.
• MUST BE BALD,
• WILLING TO SHAVE HEAD OR HAVE VERY TIGHT MILITARY HAIR CUTS

FEATURE FILM SHOOTING IN CALGARY/ DRUMHELLER

RATE: TBD (STARTING AT $35 PER HOUR)