Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NEW DOCU-DRAMA REAL ESTATE SERIES

NEW DOCU-DRAMA TV SERIES for LEADING STREAMING PLATFORM is filming in the greater TORONTO area and looking for various roles, from extras to featured talent to be on camera in a variety of different scenes throughout the next few months.

RATE(S):

Background: $150 daily

Featured: up to $300 daily

LOCATION: Toronto (GTA), ON

CASTING CALL

• We are seeking an experienced non-union actor in their mid-20s to play a spokesperson for a local beer brand for a series of promotional videos to be used for social media marketing.
• A laid back person with an everyday look that you’d want to share a beer with in the Okanagan.
• We are not looking for someone with a very polished print-ad look. Open to all ethnicities and gender identities.
• Must be of legal drinking age to audition.
• Rate: $1,500 for a 2-day shoot
• Shoot Dates: May 23-24 OR June 6-7 (weather dependant)
• Location: In & around Kelowna, BC
• Submission deadline: ASAP and no later than April 12th, 6pm
• Auditions: Self-tape only

CASTING CALL:

NEW COMEDY SERIES

SEEKING:

• South Asian Men
• 60s-70s
• Can speak Punjabi

Talent must reside in GTA

CASTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE GTA FOR A FUN CANADIAN TIRE COMMERCIAL!

RECEIVE $675-$2,675+ FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING.

We’re seeking:

• Children with disabilities,
• Ages 6-12 in the Greater Toronto Area who are outgoing and love playing outdoors.

CASTING SOUTH ASIAN AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN & CHILDREN ACROSS THE GTA FOR A FUN CANADIAN TIRE COMMERCIAL!

We’re seeking:

• South Asian or Indigenous women and female-identifying people
• aged 35-50 and
• children aged 6-12 in the Greater Toronto Area who are outgoing, enjoy sports, and love the outdoors.
• (Note: Child must be able to dribble a beach ball).

RECEIVE $675-$2,675+ EACH FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING.

SFM provides an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our staff, and we are looking to hire motivated individuals to join our team! 

Why Choose SFM? 

At SFM, you’ll get to play a part in a stimulating industry that sits at the intersection of art, communication, and technology. You will be surrounded by a team of passionate people that instill everything they do with a contagious vigor. Join our team to learn and contribute to an industry going (and growing) through a transformation where modernization and diversification are key to our success. So, if you’re keen to be heard and empowered, grow your skillset, and are ready to roll up your sleeves and have fun, reach out to us! 

What you’ll have at SFM:  

• Progressive, flexible work arrangements with benefits such as:  
• A company-wide 4-day work week—a first in our industry 
• Hybrid work model
• Flex-time arrangements
• 30-day per year allowance to work from anywhere, globally   
• Car charging stations on premises. 
• RRSP employer match program.
• Discounted employee pricing on products from the brands we distribute. 
• Extended health benefits. 
• A place at an organization that has perennially achieved status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies. 

Job Statement 

The individual is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing the strategic plans for each category with the main objectives of lead generation, customer acquisition, retention and increased share of wallet with a digital first approach. In addition, they are responsible to ensure a measurable process for their efforts as well as lead a team of 3 program managers that will be the leads in program execution, according to the strategies set forth by the business units and / or the individual. 

To be successful, you must have a penchant for all things digital. You must possess the organizational skills to build, plan and execute on the tactics.  Have strong collaboration and influential skills to bring key cross-functional stakeholders on board.  It is important to remain up to date on latest best practices when it comes to the various digital marketing capabilities as it relates to customer acquisition, retention and branding.  You must also possess strong analytical skills to understand what’s working well and how to continuously improve, including measuring the impact made.  This role is crucial to the growth of our strategic plan and requires very strong building skills to set up and lead a digital marketing capability.   

Responsibilities 

• Think Digital First 
• Build, plan, execute, measure digital marketing strategies/tactics and learn to improve 
• Build multiple product category level plans in alignment to the program briefs and key stakeholders with a focus on inbound lead and demand generation for new and existing clients 
• Manage and train program mangers as part of ongoing work 
• Set up dashboard, reporting of critical success metrics 
• Prepare and manage digital marketing budget (however limited) 
• Work in partnership with content operations team for continuous improvement of digital assets, including corporate website 
• Manage a team of 3 program managers 
• Keep up to date on industry trends  

Qualifications 

• University Degree required 
• Good understanding of SFDC/Pardot; google analytics;  
• Solid 10 years’ experience as a digital marketing practitioner, preferably for small or emerging companies 
• Strong awareness of marketing funnel, client journeys, understanding of different personas  
• Ability to plan on a strategic level but also execute on a tactical one 
• Good verbal and written communication in front of critical stakeholders, both internally and externally 
• Very comfortable manipulating raw data 
• Ability to take initiative, think critically, be innovative, and solve problems 
• Ability to influence and lead in a very disarming manner 
• Good French and English language skills
• As this position is unique to the organization, the individual will need to communicate clearly in both French and English since they will be dealing with internal and external customers within Quebec as well as other provinces across Canada.
• Proficiency in PIM platform would be an asset 

What We Do 

SFM is an award-winning* and industry-leading distributor and go-to-market service provider for the pro audio, musical instrument, live entertainment, and media production industries. This means we help ensure that inspiring brands like Shure, QSC, Pioneer DJ, Moog, and Casio are well represented in the Canadian market. Our company began over 40 years ago with a passion for the music industry and commitment to our staff and customers, and this continues today. We owe our success to an innovative and flexible approach, as well as the strong connections we build with the people we serve. SFM provides an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our staff, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team!  

If you have these qualities and would like to join our team, we’d love to hear from you! If this position isn’t for you, and you know of someone who would be interested, we invite you to forward this position to them.  

*SFM has been awarded Canada’s Best Managed Companies, an internationally recognized and leading business management award by Deloitte for four consecutive years running.  

SFM Inc.

Ethnicity Matters (EM) is looking to add an experienced Art Director to our creative team.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Creative Director, and in conjunction with a Copywriter, the Art Director will develop and execute creative deliverables across various platforms, for a wide range of clients.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are passionate about visually communicating ideas— be it yours, or the ideas of others. But you do more than make it look good, you make it MATTER.

You see the big picture. You have an innate understanding of the multicultural audiences you speak to. Your creativity is fueled by culture, and grounded by commerce (and vice versa).

From print to powerpoints, storyboards to social posts, web banners to websites, you understand the demands of every medium, and are ready to deliver. You are quick to digest a brand’s guidelines, open to feedback, and can innovate within these parameters.

You are curious about people, hungry for growth, and excited about creating advertising reflective of today’s Canada.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Visual Communications, Design, or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of design or art direction experience (preferably in an agency setting)
• A strong portfolio, showcasing a range of advertising work
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• A deep understanding of design, typography and visual harmony
• Experience working with brand guidelines and creative briefs
• Illustration skills in both electronic and traditional media
• An ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Quick creative thinking, and acute attention to detail within tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently, with limited direction from an ACD or higher
• Efficient time and project management skills
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude, emotional intelligence, and a “can do” approach.
• Nice to have (but not mandatory): Familiarity with one or more languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Arabic, etc.

Company Summary:

Diversity lives here. Ethnicity Matters is a team of multicultural marketing experts that bring brands to diverse and new Canadian buyers in strategic and meaningful ways. We focus on educating, researching, gathering insights and producing award-winning creative and marketing media for our clients’ brands, in the ever-growing Canadian multicultural market. We’re savvy, passionate, non-traditional, powerful, and have our finger on the pulse of what matters now to ethnic communities.

If this sounds like you, and you want to make a difference in the booming area of ethnic marketing, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Benefits after 3 months
• Super central mid-town office with TTC access inside the building (goodbye seasonal weather!)
• Casual office attire

To Apply:

Along with your resume, please submit a portfolio of works.

***ART+COPY TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY***

Ethnicity is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Ethnicity Matters

SUMMARY

The People and Culture Manager is accountable for the employee experience and life cycle and provides strong and effective direction and professional expertise to the organization’s management and employees through the development and implementation of innovative and effective HR strategies. The People and Culture Manager is a strategic and consultative partner of the UBCP/ACTRA management team, while also providing a diverse range of services across the organization with a focus on managing full-cycle talent acquisition and employee services, including HR initiatives and programming, labour relations advice and support, training and development, HR policies, and health and safety in the workplace. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

• Provide HR leadership that inspires others through purpose and meaning of work, elevating the employee experience, while advancing the organization’s mission
• Provide the leadership for, and fosters, a safe, positive, engaged, and productive human-centric workplace culture that supports the growth and empowerment of UBCP/ACTRA employees aligned with the organization’s values
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the senior leadership team on HR-related matters and issues in consideration of organizational goals and strategies and best practices in change management
• Oversee the holistic employee experience and life cycle – attraction, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, recognition, retention and offboarding
• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding UBCP/ACTRA policies and HR programs
• Support management in employee advancement and succession planning, providing direction and advice as needed
• Develop and promote employee engagement initiatives
• Develop and provide HR programming and initiatives that support the organizational commitment to social purpose, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Develop, support and provide advice to management on effective performance management, including accountability, recognition, and development of staff
• Develop HR policy and ensure organization’s policies, procedures and practices are adhered to
• Employ ethical business practices, including adherence to confidentiality, which ensure one’s own behaviour and that of others are consistent with the UBCP/ACTRA’s standards and values

Labour Relations

• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding the Unifor collective agreement
• Support management with labour relations advice regarding administration of the Unifor collective agreement and other labour law matters
• Manage the grievance process and work to resolve issues prior to arbitration
• Liaise with legal counsel in consultation with the Executive Administrative Director (EAD) on matters arising from the Unifor collective agreement and other labour relations issues
• Provide support to the EAD and Director of Contracts while acting as a key member in the negotiations for renewing the Unifor collective agreement
• Develop strategies to enhance labour relations with Unifor leadership/representatives and membership

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Develop and administer effective talent acquisition strategies in accordance with internal policies, collective agreement, and adherence to human resources principles and employment equity.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the talent acquisition process, including shortlisting, interviewing, and conducting background checks of applicants, and making offers of employment
• Develop and conduct (or arrange with external resources) training aimed at the development of employee skills and career growth to meet organizational current and future needs

Health and Safety

• Provide information and guidance on benefits and health-related resources
• Work with benefits provider to ensure accessibility and understanding of program offerings
• Research and evaluate benefit programs/providers as needed
• Provide support and advice on abilities management and attendance management policies, processes and cases
• Manage long term absenteeism and disability cases
• Ensure UBCP/ACTRA’s compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements and other health and safety regulations, including training and development of policies as needed

OTHER

• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or labour relations and 5+ years demonstrated experience in a related field (human resources, labour relations) in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and leading talent acquisition and development strategies with an equity, diversity and inclusion lens
• Professional designation: CPHR

Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and applied understanding of human resources management principles with expertise in talent development and training.
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, applicable collective agreements as well as relevant legislation such as the BC Human Rights Code, the BC Labour Relations Code and the Employment Standards Act
• Knowledge of abilities management processes, attendance management principles and related legal requirements (e.g., Human Rights)
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and related health and safety requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, BambooHR, Word, Excel, Outlook and ADP HRIS (preference to Workforce Now experience)
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Strong analytical and “out-of-the-box” thinking for problem-solving and negotiations
• Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to interpret policies and processes and determine appropriate methodologies for situations where more than one option is possible
• Ability to build strong effective relationships, interacting and consulting with all levels of the organization
• Ability to persuade and influence others with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to provide support with empathy and humanity; create and sustain a positive team culture; and coach staff in a collaborative manner aligned with the organizational values
• Ability to manage conflict effectively resulting in resolution and relationship building

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:                Executive Administrative Director

Direct Reports:         None

Engages with:           Executive Administrative Director

                                   Senior Leadership and Management Team

                  Unifor Leadership/Representatives

                  UBCP/ACTRA Employees

                  Legal Counsel

                  External Consultants/Contractors

Start Date: May 1, 2023 or sooner

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000

Expiration: The deadline for receipt of applications is no later than 4:30PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

UBCP / ACTRA

WHO YOU ARE
• Your leadership inspires, clarifies, unleashes entrepreneurs, creates customer value, builds strong relationships and is collaborative
• You are a true People advocate with a strong passion for co-worker relations, recruitment, talent development and forecasting.
• You are a strategist with the ability to be tactical and operational when necessary.
• You are experienced in managing, coaching and developing influential teams.
• You are an energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable running a business
• You lead with heart and can provide direction and stability for our Co-workers
• You know what it’s like to work in a matrix organization that requires you to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders from various functions and units. You know how to engage with them, collaborate with them and
move the business forward as a result.
• You can be depended upon to act with a high level of professional and moral integrity, especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
• You have a minimum of 2 years in a direct leadership role

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• People are at the heart of our business. We create a better everyday life together by living our shared values and safeguarding our unique culture. The Unit People & Culture Manager is instrumental in making this happen by
leading the local implementation of our People Strategies.
• You will be a Business Partner for your Unit Manager and your other leadership colleagues, collaborating with them on all people-related issues.
• Help lead the entire business as an active and influential member of the unit’s strategic leadership team (your unit’s Steering Group).
• Lead and develop your local P&C team and encouraging them to build strong relationships throughout your unit.
• Focus on providing an excellent co-worker experience in your unit, including championing internal career growth and our many and varied development opportunities.
• Champion training, mentoring, coaching, forecasting and succession planning.
• Ensure that our national People strategy, is implemented and lives in your unit.
• Support and help drive the recruitment process in your unit by partnering with your Unit Hiring Managers and our Centralized Recruitment team.
• Implement our Co-worker Relations Plan by managing all local interactions with our co-workers, ensuring we uphold our labour relations principles and abide by local policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Demonstrate yourself, and encourage and train in others, a high level of problem solving, mediation and counseling skills.
• Meet financial goals by monitoring, analyzing and acting upon key P&C performance indicators.
• Regularly communicate and partner with your Market P&C Manager on escalated issues as well as regional initiatives and programs
• Lead Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and work-life balance initiatives in your unit.
• Support Health & Safety compliance, improvements and programs.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM
IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

JUST SO YOU KNOW
In the IKEA world, this position is referred to as: Unit People & Culture Manager

Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
IKEA

The Organization

The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) acts on behalf of the province to oversee end-of-life processing of tires, electronics, paint and used oil materials. The industry is rooted in the principle of circular economy where resources and products are kept in use for as long as possible, then regenerated into new products and materials at the end of their life cycle. ARMA has recently been named by the province to oversee Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by way of regulation. This will require leading the business development of a new division at ARMA and overseeing the implementation of a new recycling framework for the province.

For more information about Alberta Recycling Management Authority, please visit their website: www.albertarecycling.ca

The Opportunity

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: TBD

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Mandate

The Executive Director, EPR is responsible for all aspects of initiating the operationalization of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) implementation. This role will impact the recycling programs for the province of Alberta for decades to come.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Development:

• Leads the development and implementation of the EPR bylaws, policies, guidelines, tools and systems to operationalize EPR in the province of Alberta.
• Identify and engage with consultants and subject matter experts with respect to EPR implementation.
• Lead the development and implementation of a registry system and the system’s ongoing maintenance to ensure data is complete and accurate to support all reporting requirements.
• Support cohesive relationships with internal and external partners while researching and recommending innovative practices, processes, and thoughtful execution.
• Supports the organization in managing activity to budgets, forecasts, funding requests and long-term financial operational plans; ensure adherence to annual budgets.
• Responsible to identify and manage key measurables and provide effective project implementation skills while collaborating with the CEO to develop action plans toward operationalizing the EPR regulation.
• Foster, develop and collaborate between departments, business units, and other internal groups to ensure an integrated approach to operationalizing an entirely new business unit.
• Develop organizational structure to support development of EPR; hire and recruit to that organizational structure, including the development of adequate succession planning.
• Attends Board of Directors meetings as the EPR subject matter expert reporting to and making recommendations to the Board on EPR bylaws. Participates in discussion and answers questions as required and maintains relationships with Board members.
• Establish committee’s and/or advisory groups as required to ensure collaboration with all interested parties.
• Oversee the development of a communication and consultation strategy to support implementation of EPR with stakeholders.
• Seeks interprovincial harmonization and collaboration opportunities with other EPR programs.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Bylaw and Policy Design and Implementation:

• Responsible to manage and implement best practice in program development, implementation, and evaluation of the EPR oversight program.
• Works with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), Producers or Producer Responsibility Organizations communities and other participants to ensure fulfilment of mandate as an oversight body to enforce regulation.
• In conjunction with the CFO, conducts cost-benefit analysis to anticipate alignment with the organization’s long-term goals.
• Evaluates and implements oversight policies and procedures by analyzing and interpreting data and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of industry trends regarding oversight policy developments to make informed decisions regarding oversight implementation.

Risk Management and Legal Compliance:

• Ensures all bylaws, polices and practices are in alignment with the EPR regulation and that all ministerial reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensures compliance of requirements as set out in the oversight agreement with EPA are met.
• Creates and implements proactive risk mitigating solutions to reduce liability for the organization.
• Ensure bylaws and policies meet the standards and obligations outlined in the government and environmental regulations.

Project Development and Management:

• Develop and support project management to stand-up EPR oversight operations.
• According to contracting and procurement policy, coordinates internal and external resources for the completion of projects.
• Ensures that projects are completed within scope and budget and are on-time.
• Tracks the progress of projects ensuring that all tasks are completed and no areas are missed in execution.
• Oversees vendor contracts and ensures values are followed with contract compliance, delivery and integrity.

General Duties:

• Maintains an understanding of and adheres to Alberta Recycling policies, procedures, and standards.
• Contributes to a positive and safe culture by modeling the organizational values and leadership behaviours.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

First Year Deliverables / Measures of Success

Success in the first year will be determined by the candidate’s ability to:

• Successfully execute contract deliverables regarding extended producer responsibility.
• Develop strong and trusted relationships with key partners in and outside of the organization, such as the ARMA Board, staff, producers and or producer responsible organizations, recycling processors, collectors and haulers, collection sites, municipalities and both provincial and local governments;
• Establish a strong internal team through coaching and mentorship and determine appropriate resourcing as required.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in senior management.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related leadership experience at a senior level.
• Prior experience leading a start up organization or establishing a new business unit.
• Demonstrated experience in project management leadership and policy development.
• Advanced knowledge of recycling programs, regulations and governance best practice.
• Proficiency in using Office 365 applications and the ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software.
• Excellent communication, time management, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strength in leadership capabilities and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Leadership & Navigation: Uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary effectively and efficiently to accomplish tasks within the parameters of organizational hierarchy, processes, systems, and policies and establishes appropriate courses of action for self, teams, and individuals to accomplish specific goals. Motivates team and provides coaching and assistance as required.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands the strategic relationship between effective financial, risk and compliance management and core business functions.
• Technical Capability: Knowledge of principles, practices, and functions of effective operational management and proven experience leading operational planning and reporting.
• Business Acumen: Understands and applies information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan leveraging business knowledge, strategic agility, systems thinking, and metrics/analytics to measure performance.
• Communication Proficiency: Provides clear, concise information to others in verbal, written, electronic and other communication formats. Listens actively and ensures effect communications throughout the organization.
• Critical Evaluation: Uses critical thinking and problem solving to assess and interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations.
• Relationships Management: Builds engaging relationship will all organizational stakeholders through trust, teamwork, and direct communications. Demonstrates approachability and openness.
• Ethical Practice: Integrates core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices and acts with personal, professional, and behavioural integrity.

The Compensation

An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate. Alberta Recycling Management Authority offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, an RRSP program and an attractive group benefit package.

Equal Opportunity

The Alberta Recycling Management Authority is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Gallagher and the Alberta Recycling Management Authority throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA)