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Intelligent Change

Social Media Manager

Toronto, ON · Remote

Location: This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the world. However, we ... Managing external freelance resources, including overseeing workflow, budget, and performance.

Impact Clients

Client Success Coach (CSM)

Toronto, ON · Remote

CA$10K - CA$15K/mo

This is a remote, full-time position. You must be available during 8AM-5PM EST, Monday to Friday ... You have another full-time job or multiple freelance clients * You struggle with structure ...

WES

Associate Director, Content Marketing

Toronto, ON · Remote

CA$102K - CA$130K/yr

Remote - Canada (Candidates based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario ... Write, edit, and copyedit as needed; hire and manage freelance and full-time writers and editors as ...

PSD Citywide

Training Content Specialist

Toronto, ON · Remote

This is a Full Time Remote position, the successful candidate must live in Canada. Responsibilities ... freelance, or personal projects considered). * Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software ...

Thinkingbox

Senior Designer - Thinkingbox

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

CA$70K - CA$80K/yr

Provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior designers and freelancers ... Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional) * Flexible time off, including paid ...

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How much do remote freelancer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote freelancer in Ontario is $29.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote freelancer?

Remote freelancers are self-employed professionals who offer their services to clients from a location of their choice, rather than working at a client's office or a fixed workplace. They typically work on a project or contract basis and may serve multiple clients at once. Remote freelancers can work in various fields such as writing, graphic design, programming, marketing, and more. This flexible work arrangement allows them to set their own schedules and often choose the projects they take on.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote freelancer?

To thrive as a Remote Freelancer, you need expertise in your chosen field, self-motivation, and the ability to manage projects independently, usually demonstrated by a strong portfolio and relevant experience. Familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack, Trello, and video conferencing platforms, as well as payment systems, is often necessary. Excellent time management, communication, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for building client relationships and handling multiple projects. These skills ensure consistent productivity, client satisfaction, and the ability to maintain a sustainable freelance career in a remote environment.

How do remote freelancers effectively manage communication and collaboration with clients across different time zones?

Remote freelancers often work with clients from around the world, which can make scheduling meetings and ensuring prompt communication a challenge. To overcome this, successful freelancers use tools like shared calendars, project management platforms, and clear communication protocols to set expectations and maintain transparency. They typically set regular check-ins, provide frequent updates, and make themselves available during overlapping work hours to build trust and keep projects on track. Flexibility and proactive communication are key to avoiding misunderstandings and ensuring smooth collaboration.

What is the difference between Remote Freelancer vs Remote Content Writer?

AspectRemote FreelancerRemote Content Writer
Required CredentialsVaries; often self-taught or with specific skillsTypically a degree in English, Journalism, or related field
Work EnvironmentIndependent, flexible, project-basedIndependent, but focused on writing tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for various freelance projectsPrimarily in media, marketing, publishing, and online content
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Remote freelancers encompass a broad range of skills and industries, working independently on diverse projects. Remote content writers specialize in creating written content, often with specific educational backgrounds. While both work remotely and independently, content writers focus on writing tasks within media and marketing sectors, whereas remote freelancers may handle various roles across industries.

What cities in Ontario are hiring for Remote Freelancer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Remote Freelancer job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,444 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Talent Acquisition Specialist - High Volume (Freelance/Remote MTL)

Side

Ottawa, ON • Remote

Contractor

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Job description

** ENGLISH VERSION TO FOLLOW**

Specialiste en acquisition de talents - Volume eleve (Freelance/Teletravail MTL)
En tant que partenaire en acquisition de talents, vous serez responsable du processus de recrutement complet pour un volume important de postes au sein de notre studio de Montreal. Vous travaillerez en etroite collaboration avec les Operations, les RH et les gestionnaires d'embauche afin d'elaborer des strategies de recrutement, de rechercher activement des talents, de gerer les bassins de candidats et de veiller a ce que les postes soient combles efficacement sans compromettre la qualite.

Ce poste est ideal pour une personne qui s'epanouit dans un environnement dynamique, aime relever les defis du recrutement et est capable de gerer plusieurs priorites avec assurance, tout en faisant preuve d'une organisation et d'une communication exceptionnelles.

Vos responsabilites :

  • Gerer le processus de recrutement complet pour un volume important de postes au sein de plusieurs secteurs d'activite.
  • Rechercher, contacter et evaluer les candidats via LinkedIn Recruiter, les plateformes d'emploi, les recommandations, le reseautage et la prise de contact directe.
  • Effectuer des entrevues de preselection avec les recruteurs afin d'evaluer l'adequation technique, les competences en communication, la motivation et l'adequation a la culture d'entreprise.
  • Constituer et maintenir un bassin de talents pour repondre aux besoins de recrutement recurrents.
  • Collaborer avec les gestionnaires d'embauche afin de comprendre la planification des effectifs, les priorites d'embauche et l'evolution des besoins de l'entreprise.
  • Coordonner les entrevues et maintenir une communication claire tout au long du processus de recrutement.
  • Offrir une experience de candidat exceptionnelle, de la premiere prise de contact a l'acceptation de l'offre. Tenir a jour les dossiers des candidats et les donnees de recrutement dans le systeme de suivi des candidatures (ATS).
  • Suivre les indicateurs de rendement du recrutement et identifier les pistes d'amelioration de l'efficacite et des resultats d'embauche.
  • Contribuer a l'amelioration continue des processus de recrutement, des guides d'entrevue et des meilleures pratiques d'embauche.
  • Offrir du soutien aux initiatives de marque employeur, aux evenements de recrutement et aux campagnes de recrutement, selon les besoins.

Requirements

  • Plus de 3 ans d'experience en recrutement complet, idealement dans le cadre de recrutements a grande echelle.
  • Experience du recrutement dans les secteurs du soutien a la clientele, des operations, du jeu video, de l'externalisation des processus d'affaires (BPO), des technologies ou des secteurs similaires.
  • Capacite demontree a gerer simultanement plusieurs postes a combler tout en maintenant un niveau de qualite et de reactivite eleve.
  • Excellentes competences en sourcing, avec la capacite d'identifier et de contacter proactivement des talents passifs.
  • Excellent sens de l'organisation et souci exceptionnel du detail.
  • Excellentes competences en communication ecrite et orale en anglais.
  • Aisance a travailler dans un environnement international, collaboratif et dynamique.
  • Experience des plateformes ATS et des outils d'approvisionnement modernes.
  • Capacite d'influencer les gestionnaires d'embauche et de fournir une analyse du marche tout au long du processus de recrutement.

Qualifications souhaitees :

  • Experience du recrutement dans les secteurs du jeu video, de l'impartition ou des technologies.
  • Experience en recrutement multilingue.
  • Experience du recrutement sur les marches europeens.
  • Connaissance des outils d'analyse du recrutement et de la planification des effectifs.
    Les CV doivent etre soumis en anglais.

Benefits

A propos de Side :
Side (anciennement PTW) est un fournisseur mondial de services et de developpement de jeux video, proposant des solutions techniques et creatives a de nombreux developpeurs et studios parmi les plus importants du monde. Fondee en 2009 et s'appuyant sur plus de 30 ans d'experience de notre maison mere au Japon, Side est devenue une force mondiale avec 20 studios repartis dans 14 pays en Amerique du Nord, en Europe, en Amerique du Sud et en Asie.

Nos services de pointe incluent le developpement de jeux, la production artistique, la production audio, l'assurance qualite, la localisation, l'assurance qualite de la localisation, le support aux joueurs, la gestion de communaute et les ensembles de donnees.

Aidez-nous a partager des histoires avec le monde entier! Rejoignez une equipe internationale de joueurs passionnes et contribuez a offrir des experiences de jeu inoubliables.

Decouvrez notre cote de la vie. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur https://www.side.inc/fr-ca.

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - High Volume (Freelance/Remote MTL)
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will own full-cycle recruitment for high-volume hiring across our Montreal studio. You'll partner closely with Operations, HR, and hiring managers to build hiring strategies, proactively source talent, manage candidate pipelines, and ensure roles are filled efficiently without compromising quality.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving recruiting challenges, and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional organization and communication.

What You'll Do

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume hiring across multiple business lines.
  • Source, engage, and assess candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach.
  • Conduct recruiter screens to evaluate technical alignment, communication skills, motivation, and cultural contribution.
  • Build and maintain healthy talent pipelines for recurring hiring needs.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce planning, hiring priorities, and evolving business needs.
  • Coordinate interviews and maintain clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Deliver an outstanding candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment data within the ATS.
  • Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes, interview guides, and hiring best practices.
  • Support employer branding initiatives, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns as needed.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting high-volume hiring.
  • Experience recruiting across customer support, operations, gaming, BPO, technology, or similar industries.
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
  • Strong sourcing skills with the ability to proactively identify and engage passive talent.
  • Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving, international environment.
  • Experience using modern ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
  • Ability to influence hiring managers and provide market insight throughout the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience recruiting within gaming, outsourcing, or technology organizations.
  • Experience supporting multilingual hiring.
  • Experience hiring across European markets.
  • Familiarity with recruitment analytics and workforce planning.

Who we are

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. 

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.   

For more information, visit www.side.inc.

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