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Date: August 10 2026

Job Title: Coordinator, Post-Production/ Assistant Editor

Type: Fulltime Permanent

Start Date: September 14, 2026

Application Deadline: August 20, 2026

Reports to: Manager, Post-Production & Technical

Compensation: $47, 500 yearly CAD

Hours of Work:
Monday through Thursday (34 hours per week with flexible start times) or Tuesday through Friday, occasional weekends as needed

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
• Cell phone & internet allowance
• Dental and Health benefits after 6 months of service
• RRSP Matching Plan after 2 years of service
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Paid winter closure (2 weeks)
• 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:

This role provides initiative-driven internal post and technical support to multiple programs, the residents and mentors as it relates to the editing and post-production processes and deliverables, as needed by residents/staff and as directed by the Manager, Post-Production & Technical. Support includes serving as assistant editor for editor residents and as an online editor, assisting the CFC Post team, through to packaging and finishing stages.  This also includes aiding in the anticipatory maintenance of CFC’s post-production equipment, program media archives, and coordinating all post calendar communication for post department and residents.

Responsibilities:

• Post-Production Coordinator
• Assistant Editor / Data Management Technician (DMT)
• Online/Finishing Editor

Post-Production

• Responsible for communicating department’s post specifications and shoot deliverables to Director of Photography (DoPs), directors and editors in advance of shoots and in checking these specifications are met upon delivery. Any issues or changes are communicated to Manager, Post-Production & Technical
• Proactively communicate and engage with creative teams’ needs, questions and requests as they pertain to post and in support of the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
• Creatively and thoroughly problem-solving issues for the post team and residents as they arise
• Coordinating schedule information, deliveries and updates with post houses and residents. This includes communicating session needs for residents and CFC post updates
• Assisting with building post schedule with Manager, Post-Production & Technical and setting up calendar invites. Providing communication and assistance to residents, mentors and staff on post schedules, foreseeing issues in advance and ensuring understanding across team's and departments
• A reliable team member in ensuring the post process at the CFC runs smoothly, effectively and professionally for our staff, residents and post partners
• Responsible in updating department manuals and in support of maintaining records of duties with the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
• When the need arises, dependable source of CFC and post knowledge, allowing for future training of others in areas related to post-production 

Assistant Editor / DMT

• Preparing drives, DMT kit, edit suite computers, clearing and backing up data for editors, CFC residents and programs media storage
• Supporting programs and post with DMT services, media ingestion/transcoding, offloading footage, camera card rotations and delivering logs with checksum reports to the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
• Ensuring footage is delivered safely to the CFC’s post-production department
• Working with Manager, Post-Production & Technical  to review all footage for quality control including both technical and human error
• Supporting editors as an assistant editor, ensuring projects for the editors are prepared and delivered in line with the post schedule and CFC standards, in both Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID Media Composer with script sync. Available and committed to supporting editors and residents with troubleshooting technical issues and locating missing files during the post-production process
• Provide internal post and technical support to multiple programs and their participants as it relates to editing and post-production
• Technical support and regular edit system maintenance, including media backup protocols and Audio/Visual set-ups required for program workshops
• General internal editing and assembling duties as needed, including cutting together sizzle reels, promos etc.
• Cataloguing, digitizing and inventory of old physical & digital media 

Online/Finishing Editor

• Supporting Post Manager and CFC post turnover tasks as an online editor, reviewing deliverables from the editor and performing conforms to online in DaVinci Resolve and ProTools for colour and sound project deliveries. Preparing VFX plates for delivery to VFX artists and performing simple online fixes as needed
• Ensuring deliveries and turnovers are correct and able to trouble shoot issues for post houses and theatres individually and with the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
• Running ADR sessions for CFC post and residents while ensuring sound quality standards are met for CFC and post sound partners
• Attending colour/mixes as a CFC representative as needed.
• Designing titles with filmmakers and building credits in photoshop and illustrator while adhering to the CFC's professional standards & templates
• Assisting in delivery of finals and other CFC assets to theatres
• Uploading CFC and resident content to YouTube and Vimeo channels, creating captions
• Uploading and sharing CFC program exercises and finals with residents when needed

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Chance to work and build relationships with a wide range of professionals, including CFC program residents, staff and various post partners in the Toronto area
• Chance to hone a wide range of skills, encompassing all stages of the post-production process
• Increased on screen credits and hours towards DGC membership/accreditation

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to support and work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and manage time within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize, follow up, plan, prioritize and problem-solve
• Ability to be initiative-driven and anticipatory with upcoming projects and tasks
• An in-depth understanding of the production to post to delivery pipelines, including sufficient knowledge in handling and storing media, both offline and online editing and standard post deliveries
• Understanding of different camera and sound recording formats, codecs, aspect ratios and in syncing and creating editor proxies
• Familiar with assistant editing tools and standard practices such as organizing bins, inputting metadata, using markers and using AVID’s script sync
• Familiar with online editing/finishing tools and standard practices such as conforming to online, vfx plates and deliveries, working with captions, credits, finishing video and audio formats and preparation for DCPs

Assets:

• Proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, Media Composer, Photoshop, Illustrator, Shot Put Pro, Frame IO, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Calendar, Outlook, Mac OS and Windows operating systems
• Pro Tools After Effects and Fusion knowledge is a plus

Interested and qualified candidates should resume and a cover letter (PDF Format) to https://canadianfilmcentre.bamboohr.com/careers by 5:00 PM EST on August 20, 2026 and indicate “Coordinator, Post-Production/Assistant Editor” in the subject line.

The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@cfccreates.com.

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.