Consultant – Films

Ontario Creates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Creates is looking for a Production Consultant to enhance the province’s film and television industry through innovative marketing strategies. The role involves building relationships with stakeholders, coordinating industry presence at events, and providing consultation on sustainability practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the sector, proven marketing capabilities, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join Ontario Creates to make a meaningful impact on the growth of Ontario’s vibrant creative industries.

Qualifications

• Understanding of business and industrial development theories governing film and TV sector.
• Ability to implement marketing plans to promote Ontario's industry.
• Coordination of Ontario's presence at trade fairs.
• Knowledge of environmentally sustainable production practices.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with industry stakeholders and government partners.
• Lead initiatives for workforce and infrastructure development.
• Collect and analyze economic impact data.
• Provide consultation services on environmental sustainability.

Skills

Industry knowledge and marketing skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Relationship building and networking skills

Communication and consultation skills

Job description

Fuel the growth of Ontario's film and television industry

Ontario Creates is seeking a dynamic Production Consultant to drive the growth of Ontario’s vibrant film and television sector. With your extensive industry knowledge and marketing expertise, you will promote Ontario as a premier destination for film and television production. Your role will involve crafting innovative marketing strategies, fostering strategic partnerships, and connecting local talent with global opportunities, ensuring Ontario remains a leader in this creative industry.

You will represent Ontario at major industry events, build relationships with domestic and international stakeholders, and provide top-tier consultation services. Your ability to analyze trends, resolve challenges, and identify growth opportunities will be essential in supporting the economic development of Ontario's film and television sector. Join us and make a lasting impact on the future of our creative industries.

About us

Ontario Creates is an agency of the provincial government whose mandate is to be a catalyst for economic development, investment and collaboration in Ontario's creative industries, including the music, book, magazine, film, television and interactive digital media sectors, both domestically and internationally. This position sits within the Ontario Film Commission, which promotes the province as a preferred destination for film and television investment, offers production consulting services, and leads capacity growth initiatives.

This competition will be used to fill one (1) Production Consultant vacancy. The position will focus on production investment initiatives and the delivery of the Ontario Green Screen initiative, Ontario's environmental sustainability program for the film and television sector.

About the job

As the Production Consultant, you will:

• Foster lasting relationships with industry stakeholders, producers, community organizations, and government partners at home and abroad to advance sector growth
• Lead capacity-building initiatives that facilitate workforce development and infrastructure development
• Implement marketing plans, tools and programs that promote the province's film and television industry
• Collect and analyze economic impact data
• Provide and administer environmental services to producers that help attract and retain production
• Coordinate the Ontario Green Screen Advisory committee and program management team

What you bring to the team

Industry knowledge and marketing skills

• An understanding of business and industrial development theories and practices, and how promotion of the film and television sector can drive economic development
• An ability to implement marketing plans, tools, and programs to promote Ontario's film and television production industry
• An ability to learn and understand Ontario Creates' directions, program guidelines, tax credits, and the rules and regulations impacting production in Ontario and Canada
• An ability to coordinate Ontario's presence at markets and trade fairs
• An ability to provide marketing assistance and strategies based on industry trends
• Knowledge of best practices, tools and resources that will help productions implement environmentally sustainable production actions on set

Analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Resolve problems and complaints between producers and provincial/municipal officers using conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills
• Identify and implement opportunities to promote Ontario's film and television industries
• Analyze industry trends and markets, and identify potential marketing and promotional partnerships
• Resolve problems and complaints regarding the use of locations

Relationship building and networking skills

• Initiate, develop, and strengthen relationships with key domestic and international stakeholders
• Build marketing and promotional linkages, partnerships, and cooperative business efforts
• Represent Ontario Creates on committees and at official functions

Communication and consultation skills

• An ability to provide consultative services regarding Ontario Creates programs and services
• Knowledge of location facilitation services and advice on industry trends to coordinate location scouting trips and familiarization tours
• Written communication skills to prepare marketing and promotional material, briefing reports, and correspondence

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you might be the right candidate.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialised individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace

• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Accessibility
• Anti‑Racism Policy

Additional information

Schedule: 6

Category: Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Note: C-ME-241753/26

How to apply

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 241753, by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.