ASSISTANT, MARKET ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES
Contract
Full-time
TIFF - THE MARKET
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.
TIFF: The Market will expand TIFF’s presence as a global hub for screen-based storytelling and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader. It will connect creators, buyers, and audiences, while elevating Canadian and international talent and fostering collaboration across film, series, and innovative content.
TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.
We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
ASSISTANT, MARKET ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES
The Assistant, Market Engagement & Services will be responsible for supporting the administrative implementation of the delegate experience in the lead-up to and during the 2026 edition of TIFF: The Market during the Toronto International Film Festival. They will report to the Manager, Delegate Experience & Submissions.
Working within a high-volume, time-sensitive environment, the role supports the data collection across internal teams to produce aligned service delivery. Their work will contribute to building training materials and operational readiness to support ongoing delegate experience optimization.
Additionally, the role assists in maintaining administrative workflows and managing front-facing communication channels that support delegates from application through to on-site engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB GRADE & SALARY:
TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
Monday, July 6th, 2026– Sunday, September 20th, 2026
WORK LOCATION:
Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Weekly in-office requirements:
Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
VACANCY:
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be submitted online through.
Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of Monday, June 29th, 2026.
CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.
TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.
TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at
[email protected]. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.
