Jobs in Ontario, Canada

Job Description

A commercial campaign for a major power tool brand is casting experienced tradesmen based in Ontario. The production is looking for real professionals who can authentically represent the skilled trades and feel natural working with power tools on camera. Selected talent will participate in a professional commercial campaign and will work one shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign for a power tool brand.
• Represent skilled trades authentically and confidently on camera.
• Participate in a fitting and any required casting recalls.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Perform naturally in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Must be a tradesman with relevant professional or hands-on experience.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Must be available for the required recall, fitting, and production windows.
• Selected talent will work one shoot day.

Compensation

• $6,500+ for talent selected for the commercial campaign.

Job Description

A film production in the Toronto/GTA area is seeking a paid on-set tutor to work with elementary school-age actors during production. The tutor will support the educational needs of 1–2 minors per working day while accommodating the schedule and requirements of a professional film set. This opportunity is suited to someone comfortable working with young students in a production environment and providing focused academic support throughout their time on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-set tutoring for elementary school-age actors.
• Support the academic needs of 1–2 minors per working day.
• Deliver age-appropriate educational instruction.
• Coordinate tutoring around the production schedule.
• Maintain a professional and supportive learning environment on set.

Requirements

• Experience tutoring or teaching elementary school-age children.
• Comfortable working with minors in a film production environment.
• Professional, organized, and dependable.
• Resume required for consideration.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• Approximately 3–5 days of work.

Orderlies for Hospital Production

Job Description

A hospital-themed production filming in Mississauga is seeking three performers to portray orderlies. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for one female and two male performers who can bring a believable healthcare environment to life on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital orderly in production scenes.
• Perform natural background actions in a medical setting.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• One female and two male performers.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• Must be able to self-drive to the Mississauga filming location.
• Must not have previously worked on the specified production dates.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who own a complete set of hockey equipment. This opportunity is seeking young talent who can arrive prepared with the required gear and participate comfortably in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in hockey-themed scenes for a commercial.
• Wear and use personal hockey equipment during filming.
• Follow on-set instructions from the production team.
• Participate professionally and comfortably during the shoot.
• Arrive prepared with all required hockey gear.

Requirements

• Kids ages 10–14.
• Must own full hockey gear.
• Required equipment includes skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, pads, and hockey stick.
• Child’s age must be included in the submission.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in Toronto or Mississauga is seeking kids who are comfortable playing road hockey. The production is looking for young talent who can naturally perform hockey actions and confidently participate in active scenes on camera. Selected talent should have practical road hockey experience and their own required equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Play road hockey naturally during commercial filming.
• Perform hockey movements and actions as directed.
• Participate comfortably in active on-camera scenes.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Bring required personal equipment for filming.

Requirements

• Kids ages 12–15.
• Must be comfortable playing road hockey.
• Must own a road hockey stick and running shoes.
• Child’s age must be included in the submission.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who are confident rollerbladers. The production is looking for young talent who can skate, stop, and comfortably play with a ball while moving. Selected talent will perform active rollerblading sequences on camera and must have their own required equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Rollerblade confidently during commercial filming.
• Perform skating and stopping movements as directed.
• Play with a ball while moving on rollerblades.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Bring required personal equipment to the shoot.

Requirements

• Kids ages 10–14.
• Must be confident rollerblading.
• Able to skate, stop, and play with a ball while moving.
• Must own rollerblades, a hockey stick, helmet, and protective gear.
• Child’s age must be included in the submission.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting male and female hockey players who can skate confidently and handle a puck while moving. The production is seeking talent ages 17–40 with practical hockey skills, including controlled starts, stops, skating, and puck handling. Team or league experience should be included when applying.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hockey actions naturally for a commercial production.
• Skate confidently while handling a puck.
• Perform starts, stops, and other hockey movements as directed.
• Bring and use personal hockey equipment for filming.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 17–40.
• Must be able to play hockey and skate well.
• Confident with starts, stops, and puck handling while moving.
• Must own a hockey stick and full hockey gear, including skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, and pads.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• 15% agency commission applies to booked work.

Male Look-Alike for True Crime Series

Job Description

A new true crime series is seeking a male look-alike for an upcoming non-union production filming in the Toronto, Ontario area. Casting is looking for talent with a similar overall appearance to the reference character, with the strongest emphasis on matching the hairstyle, hair texture, facial hair, and beard shape. An exact resemblance is not required, but candidates should have a convincing general likeness.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real-life subject in true crime recreation scenes.
• Match the general appearance and visual characteristics of the reference character.
• Maintain the required hairstyle and facial hair throughout filming.
• Follow performance, blocking, and continuity direction from the production team.
• Work professionally with cast and crew during production.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must have a similar overall appearance to the reference character.
• Similar hairstyle and hair texture are strongly preferred.
• Must have comparable facial hair and beard shape.
• Exact facial resemblance is not required.
• Must be able to work in the Toronto, Ontario area.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $450 per day.

Kissing Couple for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a real couple for an intimate wrap-party scene. Casting is looking for adults who are comfortable performing together on camera while dressed in period-inspired “Anne of Green Gables” costumes. The scene involves kissing, making out, and simulated intimate movement under the guidance of an intimacy coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a couple in a television series scene.
• Portray guests attending an on-screen wrap party.
• Perform kissing and making-out scenes with your real-life partner.
• Perform simulated intimate movement as directed by the intimacy coordinator.
• Wear production-provided period-inspired costumes.
• Follow direction from the production and intimacy teams throughout filming.

Requirements

• Real couples only.
• Ages 20–38.
• Must apply and work together as a couple.
• Both performers must be comfortable kissing and making out on camera.
• Must be comfortable with simulated intimate movement, including grinding against each other.
• Must be comfortable working with an intimacy coordinator.
• Talent with smaller to average builds is preferred.
• Must be available for the required fitting and production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Irish Pub Patrons for Film Scene

Job Description

A film production is seeking background actors to portray Irish pub patrons for an upcoming scene filming in downtown Toronto. The scene is set in Prince Edward Island and calls for performers with an authentic Canadian, British, or Irish look to help create a lively and believable pub atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Irish pub patron in a film scene.
• Create natural background interactions with other performers.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain appropriate continuity and positioning between takes.
• Contribute to an authentic and energetic pub environment.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–late 40s.
• Seeking Canadian, British, or Irish looks.
• Non-European performers are especially encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to work in downtown Toronto.
• Non-union and AABP performers only.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.