Toronto Film Tour Guide

Job Responsibility:

Toronto Film & TV Tours is looking to add to it's roster. We are looking for Professional Actors and/or film industry people that are well versed in the local film industry, city of Toronto and have a flexible schedule that can pick up tours for us as needed. The tour will take place 1-2 days per week- Tuesdays and Saturdays and will last approximately 2.5-3 hours each. The guide will take guests around on foot through downtown Toronto, visiting popular filming locations of movies and tv shows. They will show clips and stills from the projects on a tablet and educate the public on the film industry in Toronto as well as be a local experts of the city.

Tasks:

- Arrive early with all equipment to meet and locate guests at the meeting point before each tour

- Be available for the tours each week (be on call for last minute bookings, potentially help with hiring additional staff). Opportunity to grow with this new company.

- Take guests and visit each pre-determined stop and watch the clips and add commentary and share your passion of the shows/movies

- Discuss film industry in Toronto and Canada with passion and interest

- Offer commentary on the areas you walk through as a Toronto local such as some history and recommendations for activities

- Entertain the guests, make sure they are having fun and are all accommodated for - Lead a few interactive activities on the tour for the guests

- Cater each tour to the guests specific needs and interests. - Lead guests back to the original meeting point on time.

- Share your own stories and experiences working in the film industry

Guide Traits:

- An working/studying actor or has worked in the film industry in some capacity (**THIS IS REQUIRED)

- Passionate and Knowledgable

- Reliable, Good Communicator

- Tech Savvy

- Confident, friendly and fun

- Flexible schedule and wanting to work.

* Previous performing and tour guiding experience is an asset.

Pay:

$80/2.5 hour tour plus tips (Tuesdays. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays- Seasonal) The possibility to grow within the company...

To apply:

Cover Letter outlining your experience in film and what would make you a qualified candidate for this role. Successful Candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 3 - 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years do you have working in the Film Industry?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-08-01