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Sound Assistant Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Financial Planner - Parry Sound

Parry Sound, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$70K/yr

Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: TD Wealth Pay Details: $60,000 - $70,000 ... If so, then apply for the position of Financial Planner today to assist clients in meeting their ...

Financial Planner - Parry Sound

Huntsville, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$70K/yr

Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: TD Wealth Pay Details: $60,000 - $70,000 ... If so, then apply for the position of Financial Planner today to assist clients in meeting their ...

CA$20.90/hr

Open Until Filled The City of Owen Sound is seeking individuals to assist with the clean-up of the arena after Owen Sound Attack games. This is a casual position, reporting to the Manager of Arena ...

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CA$20.90 - CA$23.75/hr

The City of Owen Sound is committed to a fair, transparent, and people-centred recruitment process. While modern tools may assist in administrative tasks, all hiring decisions are made by people ...

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Administrative Executive Assistant

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$65K - CA$100K/yr

We are seeking a driven, sharp, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our team of 2-5 ... Must be fully committed to working in-person at our Owen Sound office. * Industry Experience or ...

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Administrative Executive Assistant

Owen Sound, ON · On-site

CA$65K - CA$100K/yr

We are seeking a driven, sharp, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our team of 2-5 ... Must be fully committed to working in-person at our Owen Sound office. * Industry Experience or ...

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Executive Assistant to the President & CEO At E.L. Productions Ltd. (ELP), we have partnered with ... Does this sound like you? * I love bringing order to complexity, creating structure that allows ...

CA$17.60/hr

The City of Owen Sound is committed to a fair, transparent, and people-centred recruitment process. While modern tools may assist in administrative tasks, all hiring decisions are made by people ...

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How much do sound assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for sound assistant in Ontario is $23.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a sound assistant faces when working on live productions?

Sound Assistants in live productions often encounter fast-paced environments where quick troubleshooting and adaptability are crucial. They may need to resolve unexpected technical issues, such as microphone dropouts or interference, while ensuring that all equipment is properly set up and maintained before and during the event. Close communication with the sound team and other departments is essential to coordinate cues and changes efficiently. Being proactive, detail-oriented, and able to remain calm under pressure greatly helps in overcoming these challenges.

What is a sound assistant?

Sound Assistants are professionals who support the sound department on film, television, or live event productions. Their main duties include setting up and maintaining audio equipment, assisting with microphone placement, managing cables, and helping the sound recordist or mixer capture high-quality audio. They often work on set, ensuring that all audio elements function smoothly and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise. Sound Assistants play a crucial role in achieving clear and professional sound on productions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sound assistant?

To thrive as a Sound Assistant, you need a solid understanding of audio recording principles, microphone techniques, and basic sound editing, often supported by relevant coursework or a degree in audio production. Familiarity with industry-standard equipment such as boom microphones, mixers, and digital audio recorders, as well as proficiency in software like Pro Tools or Adobe Audition, is highly valuable. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help you anticipate the needs of sound engineers and collaborate smoothly on set. These skills and qualities are crucial for capturing clear, high-quality audio and ensuring efficient workflows during production.

What is the difference between Sound Assistant vs Sound Engineer?

AspectSound AssistantSound Engineer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer technical certificationsBachelor's degree in audio engineering, sound design, or related field
Work EnvironmentFilm sets, recording studios, live events, post-production facilitiesRecording studios, broadcast stations, film sets, live sound venues
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with equipment setup, basic sound editing, and support tasksDesign, record, mix, and master audio; oversee sound quality

While both roles work within the audio industry, a Sound Assistant primarily supports sound teams with technical tasks and setup, whereas a Sound Engineer takes on more advanced responsibilities like designing and mixing audio. The Sound Engineer role typically requires more education and experience, making it a more specialized position in the industry.

What cities in Ontario are hiring for Sound Assistant jobs? Cities in Ontario with the most Sound Assistant job openings:
Infographic showing various Sound Assistant job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,883 per year, or $23 per hour.

Assistant Manager, Parry Sound

Canadiantirecorporation

Parry Sound, ON

CA$34K - CA$43K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

What you'll do

Customer Service

  • Provides leadership to the team, consistently coaches, and follows up to ensure the delivery of the service model standards are provided to each customer.
  • Leads the B2B Mark's Commercial Business function including order entry and management and coaching team to ensure accurate and timely ordering and delivery to customer.
  • Provide exceptional omni-channel experience by offering in-store eCommerce sales and fulfilling eCommerce orders within defined service levels.
  • Support the customer experience through timely processing and movement of inventory to the salesfloor.

Operations

  • Implement, communicate, and ensure compliance with all operating procedures, processes, and policies.
  • Manage scheduling and follow up of execution on shipping /receiving, eCommerce fulfillment operations, cash management, and operations systems & compliance.
  • Assists in preparation and execution of annual inventories.
  • Follows and ensures compliance of all corporate LP, cash and audit, and OH&S policies and procedures.
  • Assumes responsibility for all operations of the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

Training

  • Provides leadership to the team and consistently coaches and follows up to ensure the delivery the service model standards are provided to each customer.
  • Creates and communicates execution of Daily Game Plan for operations activities.
  • Communicates in a clear and concise manner to team, leading effective Shift Starter meetings / coaching sessions.
  • Follows up with the team to complete required training within timeframes.

Leadership

  • Acts as a brand ambassador by promoting brands and culture.
  • Continually motivates team and performance through recognition programs, store contests, customer compliments, etc.
  • Maintain Mark's performance management expectations including progressive discipline where necessary.
  • Follows the disciplinary process consistently and impartially.
  • Promotes and maintains a positive and motivating work environment (safe, inclusive, and empowering).

What you'll bring

  • Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop department team and store team, through setting expectations, communication, coaching, feedback, and ongoing support.
  • Proven ability to build and manage a daily, weekly plan for the department and store.
  • Exceptional communication skills and organizational skills
  • Superior training and mentoring skills
  • 3-5 years retail experience required.
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and a drive to succeed.
  • Basic computer skills required.

We're always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
  • Performance incentives
  • Other perks to support your well-being
  • Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $34,800 and $43,500. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.


We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

At Marks, we want you to experience an extraordinary career in helping to lead our brand's evolution to be Canada's number one destination for industrial and casual apparel and footwear. As one of Canada's leading apparel retailers, and a valued part of the Canadian Tire family of companies, Mark's stands out for its commitment to comfort, quality and style. Mark's is a leader in product development, innovation and quality through its assortment of industrial apparel, footwear and accessories, with strong private and exclusive brands. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.