Post-Production Assistant/Assistant Editor

Entreinstitute; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed 34-hour work week

Diverse workplace

On-site eight-acre estate

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) in Toronto invites applications for a Contract Post-Production Assistant/Assistant Editor. The role supports the Post-Production team with logistics, administration, and technical tasks across AVID, Resolve, and related tools.

Responsibilities include receiving and organizing deliveries, coordinating notes, preparing for conforms, and assisting with credits/subtitles. Ideal candidates have film/media education and strong teamwork, communication, and multitasking

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in film or media production, arts management or related field.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Word/Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal post-production and technical support for post-production processes and deliverables.
• Assist with calendar updates, notes collection and team inquiries.
• Support AVID workflows, editor proxies, bins, markers and script sync.
• Assist with online Conform prep in Resolve and delivery to post houses.
• Help build credits and subtitles using Photoshop and Illustrator.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Problem-solving

Tech proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in film/media

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

DaVinci Resolve

AVID Media Composer

Photoshop/Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Post-Production Assistant/Assistant Editor

Type: Contract

Start Date: October 13, 2026

End Date: December 4, 2026

Reports to: Manager, Post-Production & Technical

Compensation: $612.00 CAD per week paid through bi-weekly payroll

Hours of Work: Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, occasional weekends as needed (with flexible start times)

Application Deadline: October 5, 2026

Location: Canadian Film Centre, 2489 Bayview Avenue

About the CFC:

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

What We Offer:

• Compressed 34-hour work week over 4 days
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• A beautiful eight-acre estate in the city to call your workplace
• The opportunity to work with up-and-coming film and tv industry professionals

Job Summary:

Provides logistical, administrative and technical support to the CFC Programs & Post-Production teams in all areas of program administration and post-production.

Responsibilities:

Provide internal post-production and technical support as it relates to post-production processes and deliverables, including receiving and organizing deliveries, projects and paperwork and maintaining equipment. Assist CFC Post-Production team with day-to-day communication needs with residents and project teams, including calendar schedule updates, gathering creative notes and general inquiries. Provide general assistance to the CFC post-production team in AVID Media Composer, including assisting with editor proxies, organizing bins, footage markers and script sync. Support CFC Post-Production team in the online stage as needed, prepare for conforms in Resolve and organize deliveries to post houses. Assist teams with building credits and subtitles using Photoshop, Illustrator and other tools. Assist CFC Post-Production Manager with final packaging of films as they are ready.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in film or media production, arts management or a related field
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and manage time within a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive attitude
• Ability to organize, follow-up, plan, prioritize, and problem-solve
• Computer savvy and proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook

Assets:

• Post-Production experience
• Working knowledge of any of the following: Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci Resolve, AVID Media Composer

Why Are We Asking for This Information?

This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Government of Ontario. As part of this funding, the Canadian Film Centre is required to collect certain participant information for program registration, administration, and reporting.

We recognize that some of these questions are personal, and we want to be transparent about why we're asking them. This information is collected solely to meet the reporting requirements associated with the funding that allows us to offer this intensive training at no cost to participants.

The CFC does not use artificial intelligence tools as part of the recruitment process.

The hiring decisions will be made by human reviewers. This job opening is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.