Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Students Needed for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking young-looking students for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot in Toronto. Casting directors are looking for talent who can convincingly portray students in a school or campus environment. This opportunity is ideal for young adults interested in gaining on-set experience while working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray students in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Participate in classroom, campus, or student-focused scenes as required
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Ages 18–25
• Must be legally 18 years or older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a younger student
• Men especially encouraged to apply
• Open to AABP and non-union talent
• Comfortable working in background roles
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $17.60 per hour
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a scripted TV project
• Industry networking and on-set experience

Golfer Stand-In Needed for Major Tech Company Commercial

Job Description

A major tech company production is seeking a skilled golfer to work as a stand-in for an upcoming commercial shoot in Dallas, Texas. Casting directors are looking for a tall, athletic male with excellent golf skills and strong swing mechanics. This is a paid opportunity for experienced golfers who can accurately perform golf movements and actions on camera in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a featured golfer during a commercial production
• Perform golf swings and other golf-related actions on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Maintain consistency in movements and performance throughout filming
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Male talent
• Approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall
• Large athletic build
• Excellent golfer with strong technique and form
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Reliable and available for filming in Dallas, Texas
• Previous stand-in or on-camera experience is a plus

Compensation

• $1,000 if booked
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major tech company campaign
• Industry networking and portfolio-building opportunity

Women Ages 25–50 Needed for Auto Commercial

Job Description

A paid automotive commercial is casting women for an upcoming production in Toronto, Canada. Casting directors are seeking women of all ethnicities with strong on-camera presence for a commercial campaign. This opportunity is open to local talent who can work in Toronto and are available for multiple production dates. Selected talent may also be featured in the final commercial edit, offering additional compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional automotive commercial shoot
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Perform on-camera for commercial advertising content
• Attend fitting sessions if selected
• Be available for all scheduled production dates

Requirements

• Women ages 25–50
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Toronto, Canada
• Available for all scheduled shoot dates
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial production
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $1,080 CAD session rate
• $75 CAD fitting fee (2-hour fitting)
• $6,500 CAD additional usage fee if featured in the final edit
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a national advertising campaign

Job Description

A new reality TV docu-series is now casting hockey players and the people closest to them in Toronto, Ontario. Producers are looking for engaging individuals and couples with authentic stories, dynamic relationships, and strong personalities to appear in an upcoming documentary-style television series.

The project will explore the lives, relationships, and experiences of hockey players and the people who support them, both on and off the ice.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in filming for a reality television docu-series.
• Share personal stories and experiences on camera.
• Participate in interviews, lifestyle shoots, and production activities.
• Work with producers and the production team throughout filming.
• Bring authenticity and personality to the project.

Requirements

• Hockey players based in or connected to the Toronto area.
• Significant others, family members, or close friends of hockey players.
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
• Strong communication skills and engaging personality.
• Willingness to share real-life experiences for the series.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.

Job Description

A picture casting production is seeking a male performer in his 40s to portray a deceased inmate in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for someone with a Bulgarian background and distinctive facial hair to fit the character’s appearance. Applicants must be comfortable portraying a deceased character on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deceased inmate in a picture casting production.
• Follow direction from the production and casting team.
• Maintain the required appearance for the role, including facial hair as specified.
• Remain professional and available for the scheduled filming period.

Requirements

• Male, approximately 40s.
• Bulgarian ethnicity/background preferred.
• Distinctive or interesting facial hair.
• No visible tattoos.
• Must be comfortable portraying a deceased character.
• Open to ACTRA, AABP, and non-union performers.
• Must submit:
  • Name
  • Age
  • Union status
  • Current full-length photo
  • Ethnicity information

Compensation Details

• SSE Rate: $45.00 per hour

Volunteer

Job Description

A production filming in Newmarket is seeking background actors to portray volunteers in clinic scenes. This role will help create realistic and engaging healthcare-related environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a volunteer in clinic-related scenes
• Follow direction from production staff
• Participate in background activities as needed
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Ages 30–40
• Caucasian
• Must be a new face to the production
• Available for filming on June 11

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity

Patient

Job Description

A Newmarket production is casting featured background talent to portray patients in clinic scenes. Casting directors are seeking a variety of ages and ethnicities to help create an authentic healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in clinic scenes
• Follow production and assistant director instructions
• Participate in background action as directed
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Ages 18–60
• Diverse ethnicities encouraged
• Must be a fresh face not previously featured on the production
• Available June 11

Compensation

• Paid featured background role

Clinic Crowd Member

Job Description

A production filming in Newmarket is seeking featured background talent to portray clinic visitors in a day shoot. Casting directors are looking for fresh faces who have not previously appeared on the production. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can naturally portray patients, visitors, and community members in a healthcare setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a clinic visitor or patient in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Arrive on time and remain available for the duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Ages 30–40
• Diverse ethnicities encouraged
• Must be a new face to the production
• Must be approved by casting
• Available for filming in Newmarket on June 11

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity

Real Investors for Financial Brand Social Media Campaign

Job Description

A popular financial brand is casting real people in Toronto for an interview-style social media campaign. This paid opportunity is open to individuals from all backgrounds who have unique perspectives on investing, money management, and financial growth. Selected participants will share their personal experiences and insights on camera as part of an engaging social media campaign designed to highlight diverse financial journeys.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera interview-style social media campaign
• Share authentic experiences and perspectives related to investing and personal finance
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Engage in honest conversations about financial goals, challenges, and successes
• Be available for filming in Downtown Toronto

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in Toronto, Ontario
• Open to all races, genders, and backgrounds
• Age 18+
• Comfortable appearing on camera
• Strong communication skills and willingness to discuss personal finance experiences

Especially Seeking

• Young Investors (under 25 and building their financial future)
• Experienced Investors (30+ years of investing experience)
• New Investors learning financial literacy
• Investors with unique styles and unconventional viewpoints
• Entrepreneurial Investors and small business owners
• Religious Investors whose faith influences financial decisions
• High-Stakes Investors who embrace risk
• Canadian Investors with strong regional identities
• Tech Investors focused on emerging technologies
• Investors who have learned valuable lessons through mistakes
• Frequent travelers, pilots, flight attendants, and bi-coastal workers who actively invest

Compensation

• Up to $1,400 per person
• $650 filming fee
• Additional $750 if footage is included in the final campaign

Job Description

A Toronto-based production company is seeking two Film Talent Scouts to help identify and recruit filmmakers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for future opportunities with established YouTube channels. This remote, part-time role is ideal for well-connected producers, fixers, and film industry professionals who have strong ties to Toronto’s filmmaking community.

The selected talent scouts will assist in building a large roster of directors, shooters, editors, writers, and multi-skilled filmmakers for upcoming hiring initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Scout and identify talented filmmakers within the GTA.
• Create and manage Google Forms and applicant tracking systems.
• Post opportunities in online groups and social media communities.
• Conduct outreach through emails, direct messages, and industry contacts.
• Network with local filmmakers, film students, and recent graduates.
• Collect contact information, portfolios, and application materials.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs.
• Generate and organize potential leads throughout the scouting period.

Requirements

• Based within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
• Strong connections within Toronto’s film community preferred.
• Experience as a producer, fixer, talent scout, recruiter, or industry professional is beneficial.
• Understanding of YouTube filmmaking and short-form content production.
• Ability to identify filmmakers skilled in writing, directing, shooting, and editing.
• Strong communication, networking, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Previous scouting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation Details

• $500 CAD guaranteed base pay.
• Remote, part-time opportunity.
• Flexible schedule with no set working hours.