Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Our client is seeking an Art Director for 4-6 month contract, with potential to extend.

● Lead the development of creative campaigns for both brand and key categories,

including: concept development, presentation, and production.

● Be involved in all aspects of creative from initial conception, overall look and style, to

direction of creative on set at photo and/or video shoots, to approval of post and layouts

for banners omni channel initiatives.

● Develop strategically relevant creative solutions based on the information gathered from

all documents including the creative brief and integrated team members.

● Ensure all work ladders up to brand strategy and style guides.

● Offer a confident creative POV while working collaboratively with other creative cross

channel team members (eCommerce, Print, Digital, etc.) and internal and external

stakeholders (Brand, Strat, photographers, producers, production partners, etc.).

● Partner with copywriters (and designers) to develop integrated creative solutions to

creative briefs.

● Regularly attend briefs, group meetings, production meetings, and presentations where

appropriate.

● Have an in depth understanding of imagery, composition and design, as well as proven

experience on set with photography and video teams.

● Oversee all aspects of art direction for your projects, including: talent sourcing,

production oversight, and presentations to senior leadership.

● Research and provide recommendations based on best practices as well as industry and

consumer trends, with a focus on emerging digital and social trends.

● Must be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail; with organizational,

communication and project management skills; and with the ability to work

independently and as part of a team.

● Consistently produce work that drives the brand forward.

What You Will Need

● 5+ years of experience in the Graphic Design/Art Direction/Marketing field in creative

development and execution, with a focus on fashion/home decor.

● Experience working in an integrated agency or lifestyle brand with work spanning across

all channels (digital, OOH, broadcast, print, social).

● Experience in creating/concepting for digital-first is preferred; experience in creating

motion graphics is considered an asset.

● Excellent creative and visual conceptualization, written and verbal communication skills.

● Ability to effectively pitch and present ideas.

● A positive attitude: team-oriented, optimistic, flexible, solutions thinker, problem solver.

● Ability to execute projects from rough concepts to the finished product across all

channels.

● Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed and able to manage multiple projects with the

ability to prioritize work and handle tight deadlines.

● Knowledgeable in all aspects of graphic design: layout, typography, colour theory and

production processes.

● Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, dynamic environment.

● Global awareness of trends across the retail, fashion, home, beauty and lifestyle

industries.

● In-depth knowledge of all design related software applications (InDesign, Illustrator,

● Photoshop and Acrobat) in a Mac environment.

● Ability to easily adapt to new technology and adopt internal workflow systems.

Pay depends on experience. 40-43/hr

Aquent Talent

The Opportunity:

As Retail Creative Experience Director with our client, you’ll be part of a fast moving, forward-thinking team responsible for designing customer experiences in McDonald’s retail locations across Canada.

You demonstrate and inspire diversity of thought and the exploration of big ideas both practical and visionary. You will be working closely with the client, designing highly creative and relevant messaging, throughout all customer touch points in the restaurant. You are able to articulate messaging strategy through creative execution. You have a vivid imagination that is fed by a strong curiosity about the world around you and a passion for searching out new perspectives and processes.

With your advanced design skills, you will create original design solutions that reflect McDonald’s design ethos, support restaurant business targets, and enhance the consumer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Playing a leadership role in innovative design and messaging, analyzing user needs, tasks, and environments, generating complete user experiences that lead to concepts, from sketches to mockups to detailed design
• Identifying and driving “insights to prototypes” starting with problem definition through to the employment of best practices and fresh approaches addressing consumer expectations and needs with solutions that delight the consumer and deliver a superior experience
• Providing both research and design leadership, collaborating with the client and internal stakeholders to assure comprehensive understanding of an integrated retail experience model toward the goal of a superior user experience
• Working with client, and in house Account, Design and Production teams delivering on objectives, and milestones
• Ensuring alignment with client, management and other team members through regular progress updates.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• A clear understanding of consumer trends in the Quick Serve Restaurant market
• Excited to work directly with the client with a strong ability to think on your feet
• Used to being self-motivated and works well in ambiguous situations
• Ideate and sketch directly with the client to optimize customer touch-points and messaging in the restaurant as well as in the drive-through
• Analyze and model customer needs, tasks, and environments of use
• Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in usability testing and interpreting analytics data
• Strong 2D visualization skills – Sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience playing a lead role with the Art Director and Studio creative teams
• Digital experience a big plus
• Candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of related professional experience

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory

PEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATOR – #23-017

People & Culture department

Position: Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid/Provincial office – Station Tower (13401 – 108th Avenue, Surrey)

Closes: Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice

ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the primary purpose of the People & Culture Coordinator is to provide prompt, accurate and confidential services and support to employees at MNBC. Driven by a “People First” culture of continuous improvement while delivering a high level of service, this generalist role will provide a full scope of HR functions to support our business leaders.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process employee information such as new hires, leaves, terminations, redeployments, salary changes, etc. by keying information into HRIS and other related databases based on policy, procedures and in conjunction with payroll deadlines. Monitor out-of-ordinary situations and follow up with appropriate parties.
• Enrolls new employees in the benefits program. Answers questions pertaining to pension enrollment.
• Process various employee correspondence including employment agreements, confirmation of resignation, leaves, etc.
• Assist with the managing of WCB claims, sick leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other leaves.
• Support hiring managers by conducting full-cycle recruitment activities such as advertising job vacancies, optimizing recruitment strategies and developing a pipeline of talent for current and future opportunities through networking activities.
• Attend job fairs, career events and participate in online event planning.
• Ensure work permits and documentation are valid and support employees through the immigration process.
• Provide a positive onboarding experience by distributing and processing all new hire documentation.
• Conduct HR new hire orientation, in-person or virtually to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Assist with the design and development of training programs (outsourced or in-house). Map out quarterly and annual training plans and schedules.
• Contribute to HRIS selection and implementation to support MNBC growth. Support MNBC Digitization strategy of becoming paperless. Improve access by employee self-serve options province-wide to ensure employee information is captured accurately and securely.
• Provide support in the development and testing of new technology software. Identify areas of opportunity to improve existing HRIS processes, functionality, and workflow processes.
• Maintain HR analytics/metrics for analysis and reporting to support MNBC business decisions.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, presentations, or other HR-related material as needed.
• Act as liaison for other Youth hired through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
• Assists with managing the People and Culture email inbox.
• Support the Employer of Choice goal by developing, implementing, and communicating initiatives across MNBC.
• Assist with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee’s Administration Accountabilities
• Maintains personnel files for all employees, ensuring that files include relevant and necessary documentation and are kept confidential and in line with the privacy protocol.
• Responds to staff on various queries in a timely and accurate matter. Refers matters of a complex nature to the People & Culture Manager.
• Maintains and updates the People & Cultures standing operating procedure manuals as required.
• Communicate through email, phone, Microsoft teams, and video conferencing.
• Establish a high personal standard of service and performance by actively participating in other duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Human Resources. CPHR designation will be considered an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
• A combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered.
• Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of a Human Resources/Payroll Information system (HRIS) is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, WorkSafe BC regulation, Criminal Record Reviews Act, PIPA and all other rules/regulations and laws.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Excel applications and database management.
• Experience handling HR processes and issues relating to benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, compensation and training & development.
• Experience providing a high level of customer service with the ability to create a positive and meaningful customer experience.
• Utilizes team-building skills in a collaborative and “people first” environment while building strong partnerships with those we serve.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical skills, technical skills, and impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and managing multiple concurrent tasks.
• Must be process-driven and solution-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take the initiative and overcome obstacles.
• Proven ability to recognize and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

OTHER COMMENTS

• Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
• There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

The above requirements are what MNBC is seeking in the ideal incumbent at the time of posting and are subject to change based on needs.

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CANDIDATES MUST APPLY using “People & Culture Coordinator – #23-017” in the subject line of the email. Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Rhonda Johnston

Manager, People & Culture

Métis Nation British Columbia

Email: [email protected]

Métis Nation British Columbia

Are You Living A Secret Life/Side Hustle? (Paid Docu-Series Casting Nationwide)

Acclaimed television production company in cooperation with a major cable network is currently casting adult men and women who currently have a secret life or a secret side hustle. Whether you are moonlighting under a different profession at nighttime, belong to a secret or underground group, or have a life and persona that is unknown to your friends and family- we want to hear from you.

This all new series showcases the real lives of people who have astonishing, surprising, risky and sometimes dangerous (but always thrilling and exciting) lives outside of their public facing persona. This series reveals new worlds, groups, jobs and sub-cultures, just below the surface of everyday Americans. Discover the intrigue, drama and hidden lives of the people who live right next door! Selected cast are paid for their participation and share their journey on a new, premium television documentary series.

NEW ROLES! BEER CAMPAIGN CONTINUATION✨

Jigsaw Casting is seeking groups of real friends and couples for a Beer 2 Campaign in Toronto! We are looking for various groups, couples, friends who actually know each other so we can see their real chemistry.

Looking for the following roles:

• A group of 3 to 4 people who are actually friends. Any gender. Bonus if they play soccer or do athletic things together but please do not limit! Ages 25 to 35.
• Two guy friends at an Irish pub. Ages 40 to 65. These 2 guys actually are real friends.
• Group of 3 to 4 people who are actually friends. Any gender. You’ll be seen hanging out at a Noodle restaurant together. Ages 30 to 40. Must all be real friends.
• A couple or 2 friends. Must be a Man and a woman. Ages 35 to 45. Eating at a pho restaurant. Any ethnicity.
• An Asian couple or 2 friends who can play a couple. A Man and a woman. Ages 30 to 40. Visiting a new town.
• A group of South Asian friends watching a cricket game together. Must all be real friends. Any gender. Ages 25 to 50.

ALL TALENT SHOULD BE OVER THE AGE OF 25 LEGALLY SINCE THIS IS AN ALCOHOL COMMERCIAL.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

DEADLINE TO APPLY – FEBRUARY 17 AT 10 AM EST.

If selected, each person will be paid approx. $2,500+. This is a union (ACTRA) campaign. Non union members are welcome to apply. COVID test will be required prior to the shoot. No previous acting experience is required. Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident.

Must be available for these key dates, filming in Toronto:
ZOOM Recalls: Feb 13 or 21, 2023.
Covid Test: TBD 48 hrs prior to shoot
Toronto Talent Wardrobe Call: March 2, 2023.
Shoot Date: March 3 or 4, 2023 in Toronto.

Our Production team is responsible for developing the deals we recommend for our members. This requires a balance of activities, including research, writing, evaluating, test booking, consulting with clients, working with Sales, and recommending the best offers to our Publishers for approval. The ideal candidate will have a media background and a passion for exploring the world.

Do you feel…

• Motivated to build client relationships that result in the best offers for our members, while balancing the clients’ need to see top performance for their offers
• Capable of researching offers to determine their true value and concisely convey why we recommend them for our members
• Keen on sifting through a variety of offers to find the very best ones and push them forward
• Excited to test book and update ongoing deals and pitch your best deals to Publishers
• Work closely with Sales counterparts to develop new client relationships and grow current ones
• Able to monitor and analyze performance; make adjustments and recommendations in order to ensure our members see the best deals and clients’ expectations are met

You are ideally…

• Degree educated, preferably in Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Marketing or Hospitality
• A rising professional with 3-5 years of experience, including direct experience in a related field (Digital Media, PR, Advertising)
• A high performer with strong work ethic and sound judgement
• An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in another language beyond English preferred; experience living internationally even better
• Someone with a proven passion for travel, including experience booking personal travel
• Empathetic with a hands-on and innovative working style

What’s in it for you…

• Broaden your horizon by working with a global team and potentially in a different country
• Experience one of our travel deals first-hand – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
• We recognize your achievements with our employee awards
• Enjoy working like an entrepreneur? Our flat hierarchies will provide you with this opportunity
• Hybrid work model. Meet virtually or in one of our elegant workspaces in the heart of vibrant cities
• Enrich your career perspectives by joining our global mentorship program
• Is life-long learning important to you? We offer online and offline learning options
• We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages

If you are excited about this opportunity and feel intrigued by our values of “leading by example”, “warm heart”, “cool head” and “working hands”, then we would like to get to know you!

Travelzoo

Travelzoo has an opening for a Sales Manager on our Local and Entertainment team in Toronto. This role will report to the Sales Director.

Do you feel…

• Confident conducting outreach via phone, email or in-person/digital meetings with prospective new partners
• Capable of developing successful, advertising-based partnerships
• Experienced in account planning with a focus on implementation and delivery, including key recommendations to retain and grow the business
• Enthusiastic to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals, through account development and new business
• Keen on securing and maintaining the most compelling offers for Travelzoo’s members worldwide
• Inspired to work with colleagues globally to ensure that opportunities are fully leveraged, and the very best content is secured

You are ideally…

• A sales professional with 2+ years of direct sales experience required
• Degree educated, with applicable academic experience
• A top performer with strong work ethic and time management skills
• An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Able to create, develop, and enhance client relationships
• Possessing proven ability to plan, develop, and execute online sales strategies; meet quarterly goals
• Interested and knowledgeable about the digital marketplace and the competitive landscape

What’s in it for you…

• Broaden your horizon by working with a global team and potentially in a different country
• Experience one of our travel deals first-hand – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
• We recognize your achievements with our employee awards
• Enjoy working like an entrepreneur? Our flat hierarchies will provide you with this opportunity
• Hybrid work model. Meet virtually or in one of our elegant workspaces in the heart of vibrant cities
• Enrich your career perspectives by joining our global mentorship program
• Is life-long learning important to you? Discover our online and offline learning options
• We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages

If you are excited about this opportunity and feel intrigued by our values of “leading by example”, “warm heart”, “cool head” and “working hands”, then we would like to get to know you!

Travelzoo

Note: This is a freelance, remote position. We will only be considering full-time applicants.

CBR is looking for a dedicated Lead Editor to oversee the TV Features related coverage on our team. Are you a pop-culture enthusiast dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest TV shows?

If so, then we need you!

CBR offers a unique opportunity for team members to grow and connect with other freelancers from all over the world. As a TV Lead Features Editor for CBR, you will work with a dedicated remote editorial team to create original and informative articles that our discriminating audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

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Responsibilities:

• Edit and publish a minimum of 25 TV Features articles weekly on the Features team
• Manage weekly publication scheduling for CBR’s TV Features section
• Oversee all Junior Editors and writers as well as help them develop their skills and adapt to CBR’s standards
• Communicate expectations effectively, along with deadlines and quotas
• Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to CBR’s standards
• Work with existing writers by providing general guidance to develop those suitable for internal development (staff writing, self-publishing, editing)
• Spearhead planning of coverage for the respective teams, in conjunction with the Senior Features Editor
• Update the corresponding planning
• Craft headlines, blurbs, and peripheral text to capture new and existing traffic optimize SEO traffic for various avenues of dissemination
• Idea Generation
• Help generate a steady stream of feature ideas to ensure writers have articles to write
• Develop content plans
• Use Google Analytics to help identify topics that provide opportunities for expansion of coverage and category growth
• Weekly meetings
• Come prepared with notes and analyses

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Broad working knowledge of current TV shows, as well as past TV
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Image editing
• Google Analytics
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)
• Freelance writer management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Valnet

Are you passionate, talented, and experienced in styling Women’s Luxury Fashion? Are you a dedicated follower of the latest seasonal and timeless trends? Can we find you styling online and offline for friends, family, and clients? If so, you may be Andrews Stylist and we’d love to connect with you.

The Andrews Stylist plays an essential role with their passion for delivering our Styling USP to our clients online as well as offline. Excelling in client development and a firm believer in continuous personal development; the Andrews Stylist:

• Keeps their skills relevant with the latest developments in the fashion industry, trends, and knowledge of Andrews clients and the brands we represent.
• Actively seeking new ways to engage the customer via virtual channels or in-store.  

The Andrews Stylist’s role includes:

Styling, Sales, and Service

• Excelling at client development, with an excellent eye for the visual aesthetic to deliver expert styling services through:
• Personalized clienteling, 1-to-1 prebooked or walk-in client appointments in-store
• Organizing and facilitating client and/or private shopping events
• Digital channels, working with our in-house digital team to coordinate and create content
• Delivering exceptional service through a natural desire to connect with clients and provide transformational shopping experiences.
• The Andrews Stylist is a motivated high performer, driven to achieve personal sales and performance targets
• Firm believer in personal development, continuously updating knowledge of the latest fashion trends, Andrew’s brand, Andrew’s vendors to maintain relevance in the industry and provide the best service to our clients

Business Operations

• A team player that supports the broader team by actively contributing to in-store and company-wide events, promotions, and initiatives.
• A team player that supports the organization by assisting with daily tasks in the store and ensuring self-compliance with company policies and processes.
• Is comfortable with cross-functional collaboration, whether it is working with the in-store team or across the organization with the back office and digital teams.
• Is digitally literate, comfortable with communicating in person or digitally via content creation

Competencies, Technical Skills, and Knowledge:

• Clienteling and luxury retail sales techniques and skills
• Digital Literacy (Required)
• Highly experienced within a luxury fashion retail sales environment
• Inventory management
• Event Management
• Microsoft 365 Suite: Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
• Performance and metric-driven high-achiever

Andrews

Our client is looking for a Stylist to join their team on a fulltime basis. This will be onsite 4x per week in Midtown Toronto (the other day will be remote).

What you’ll be doing as a Stylist on their team:

• Helping cultivate and curate the visual representation of a luxury fashion brand
• Working with models
• Working with a large team of creatives (wardrobe, photographers, designers etc)
• Directing and collaborating with the photographers
• Helping elevate the eCommerce visual assets

Qualifications for this role:

• 4+ years of experience
• Fashion and Retail client / brand experience
• e-commerce and editorial shoot experience
• Familiarity with visual merchandising is a bonus

Creative Circle