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MARKET TRADE DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT 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: MARKET TRADE DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications – Market, the Market Trade Distribution Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily distribution of trade publications and promotional materials. This hands-on position is responsible for preparing daily delivery documentation, coordinating driver routes, loading vehicles, maintaining product displays, and ensuring brand standards are consistently met at distribution locations for TIFF: The Market. The successful candidate is organized, physically capable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, teamwork, and customer service are essential. RESPONSIBILITIES: DAILY DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS * Prepare and organize daily delivery documentation each morning. * Assemble delivery manifests detailing publications, delivery locations, quantities, and delivery sequence. * Prepare route packages ("driver magazines") for each driver to ensure efficient daily operations. * Coordinate and support hotel delivery routes as assigned. * Verify all delivery documentation is accurate and complete before vehicles depart. VEHICLE LOADING & LOGISTICS * Assist with loading delivery vehicles safely and efficiently. * Ensure publications and promotional materials are organized according to delivery routes. * Support drivers with loading and operational requirements before departure. INVENTORY & MERCHANDISING * Conduct regular checks throughout the day at trade publication display locations. * Replenish magazines and promotional materials as required. * Monitor and maintain brand exclusivity by ensuring approved publications and marketing materials are displayed correctly. * Report stock shortages or distribution issues to management. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT * Assist with onboarding and training volunteers involved in distribution activities. * Provide guidance on delivery procedures, safety practices, and company standards. * Support volunteers to ensure consistency and quality across distribution activities. GENERAL DUTIES * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. * Follow workplace health and safety procedures. * Communicate effectively with drivers, volunteers, hotels, and management. * Perform other distribution and operational duties as required. JOB GRADE & SALARY: * Job Grade: 1 * $22/Hourly TARGET CONTRACT DATES: * August 31st, 2026 - September 16th, 2026 WORK LOCATION: * Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5 * Weekly in-office requirements: * Minimum 2 days (November to April) * Minimum 3 days (May to October) * Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Previous experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, retail merchandising, or a similar role is considered an asset. * Strong organizational and time-management skills. * Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. * Experience training or supervising volunteers is an asset. * Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as required for events or special projects. * Physical Requirements * This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to: * Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg). * Bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive physical movements. * Stand and walk for extended periods. * Load and unload delivery vehicles safely. * Work both indoors and outdoors as required. VACANCY: * This job posting is for an existing vacancy HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE: * All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre [https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=TIFF3270&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_CA]. * Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of Friday August 21st, 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. Please send any questions via e-mail only to [email protected] [[email protected]]. 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] [[email protected]]. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.

What you’ll do

The Market Trade Distribution Assistant manages the daily distribution of trade publications and promotional materials, including preparing delivery documentation and coordinating driver routes. They are also responsible for inventory maintenance, merchandising at display locations, and providing support and training to volunteers.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in logistics, warehousing, or retail merchandising and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The role requires physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and the flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Listed skills

• Logistics · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Distribution
• Retail merchandising
• Organizational skills
• Time-management
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Volunteer training
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Route planning
• Promotional Materials
• Route Management
• Lifting Ability
• Marketing Materials
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Customer Service
• Training And Development
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Merchandising
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Time Management
• Loading And Unloading
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Marketing
• Customer Service & Support
• Distribution Assistant
• Logistics Specialist
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians