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Temporary Side Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Hybride (teletravail + presence sur site) Contrat: 6+ mois Chez Side, nous travaillons aux cotes de ... Bonne comprehension de la creation de LOD (niveau de detail) et de l'optimisation en temps reel

Hybride (teletravail + presence sur site) Contrat: 6+ mois Chez Side, nous travaillons aux cotes de ... Bonne comprehension de la creation de LOD (niveau de detail) et de l'optimisation en temps reel

Hybride (télétravail + présence sur site) Contrat: 6+ mois Chez Side, nous travaillons aux ... Bonne compréhension de la création de LOD (niveau de détail) et de l'optimisation en temps réel

Side Loader Forklift Operator

Concord, ON · On-site

CA$21 - CA$21.75/hr

We have a great temporary to hire job opportunity for a side loader forklift operator in Concord! Apply today to work with a great company! This is an overnight shift! You will be responsible for ...

CA$48.28 - CA$62.30/hr

Additionally, you will educate patients about treatment procedures, side effects, and appropriate ... Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits * Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 * Temporary End Date: 30 ...

At Kal Tire in Amaranth, we're hiring a Temporary / Contract Shipper Receiver. Do you thrive on ... Work side-by-side with teammates tostack tires by hand on pallets and restock warehouse racks.

Shipper and Receiver

Amaranth, ON · On-site

CA$23.46/hr

At Kal Tire in Amaranth, we're hiring a Temporary / Contract Shipper Receiver. Do you thrive on ... Work side-by-side with teammates tostack tires by hand on pallets and restock warehouse racks.

CA$41.58 - CA$58.98/hr

Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months with possible extension) Department : Mental Health: Mobile ... side effects, allergies and interactions, risk assessments, providing consultation and ...

... and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance ... side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.The RoleThe ...

You'll work side-by-side with experienced professionals, build practicalskills, and gain exposure ... Temporary living allowance for interns moving to the area for the role. What You'll Do * Gain hands ...

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What is a temporary side?

Temporary side jobs are short-term employment opportunities that individuals take on in addition to their main job or responsibilities. These roles are often flexible and can include gig work, freelance projects, seasonal positions, or part-time assignments. People pursue temporary side jobs to earn extra income, gain experience, or explore new fields without long-term commitment. Such jobs can vary widely by industry and skill level, making them accessible to many job seekers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a temporary side worker?

To thrive as a Temporary Side Worker, you generally need reliability, adaptability, and a basic understanding of the specific tasks required, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling apps, time-tracking tools, or basic office or warehouse equipment is helpful depending on the assignment. Strong communication, punctuality, and a willingness to learn quickly are standout soft skills in this role. These qualities ensure you can efficiently contribute to varied teams and adapt to the changing demands of short-term positions.

What are common challenges of working in a temporary side role, and how can I prepare for them?

Temporary side roles often require you to quickly adapt to new environments, learn company processes, and build relationships with team members in a short period. You may also face uncertainty in scheduling and varying workloads depending on the employer's needs. To succeed, it’s important to be flexible, proactive in asking questions, and open to learning new skills. Keeping a positive attitude and staying organized will help you handle these challenges and make the most out of each assignment.

What is the difference between Temporary Side vs Temporary Nurse?

AspectTemporary SideTemporary Nurse
Required CredentialsVaries by role, often includes basic certifications or on-the-job trainingLicensed Nursing Degree, State License, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentVaries widely, including retail, events, or administrative settingsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for short-term staffing needsPrimarily in healthcare industry for patient care roles
Common Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing temporary staffing roles in various fieldsIndividuals seeking short-term nursing assignments or healthcare work

The main difference between Temporary Side and Temporary Nurse lies in their credentials, work environment, and industry focus. Temporary Side roles are more diverse and less specialized, while Temporary Nurses require specific healthcare certifications and work primarily in medical settings. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find roles that match their skills and career goals.

What are the most commonly searched types of Side jobs in Ontario?

The most popular types of Side jobs in Ontario are:

Infographic showing various Temporary Side job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Artiste de texture senior | Senior Texture Artist

Side

Toronto, ON • On-site

Contractor

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

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Lieu : Montreal, Quebec ou Toronto, Ontario

Structure de travail : Hybride (teletravail + presence sur site)

Contrat: 6+ mois

Chez Side, nous collaborons avec certains des principaux developpeurs de jeux au monde pour resoudre des defis techniques complexes et offrir des experiences de jeu exceptionnelles.

Nous recherchons un Artiste de texture senior talentueux, passionne par la creation de materiaux et de surfaces de classe mondiale qui ameliorent la qualite visuelle des jeux. Dans ce role, vous serez responsable de la creation de textures, materiaux et trim sheets de haute qualite pour des environnements en temps reel, en veillant a ce que les assets soient a la fois visuellement impressionnants et techniquement efficaces. En travaillant etroitement avec les artistes environnement, les artistes techniques et les equipes de developpement, vous contribuerez a etablir et maintenir des standards artistiques eleves tout en soutenant les objectifs de performance et d'optimisation. Vous apporterez une profonde comprehension des pipelines de texturing modernes, des workflows de rendu physiquement base (PBR) et des exigences des moteurs en temps reel, combinant excellence artistique et expertise technique solide pour delivrer des assets qui apparaissent exceptionnels en jeu.

Ce que vous ferez:

  • Creer des textures et des materiaux de haute qualite, prets pour le jeu, pour une variete d'assets, en mettant particulierement l'accent sur le developpement de solutions de trim sheet efficaces et visuellement attrayantes.
  • Collaborer etroitement avec les artistes, les artistes techniques et les developpeurs pour s'assurer que les assets repondent aux objectifs artistiques et aux exigences de performance technique.
  • Etablir et maintenir des normes coherentes de materiaux et de texturing a travers les projets, afin de contribuer a la qualite visuelle et a l'efficacite de la production.
  • Soutenir les efforts d'optimisation en creant des assets conformes aux contraintes des moteurs de jeu modernes et aux workflows de rendu base sur la physique (PBR).

Ce que nous recherchons:

  • Une experience averee en tant qu'artiste texture sur des jeux sortis, avec une maitrise experte de la creation de trim sheets et de l'elaboration de materiaux.
  • Une bonne comprehension des pipelines d'art 3D et des workflows de creation d'actifs, meme si la specialisation est axee sur les textures.
  • Une grande maitrise de Substance Painter et Substance Designer, avec un excellent sens artistique, une bonne connaissance de la theorie des couleurs et une attention aux details.
  • Une bonne comprehension des exigences des moteurs de jeu, des techniques d'optimisation et des workflows de rendu en temps reel dans Unreal Engine et/ou Unity.

Bien a avoir:

  • Experience de travail avec Blender, ou volonte de passer de Maya ou 3ds Max a un pipeline centre sur Blender.
  • Exposition aux flux de travail de texturation procedurale et aux techniques de creation de contenu evolutives.
  • Experience dans le soutien de plusieurs styles artistiques, des projets realistes aux projets stylises.
  • Familiarite avec les principes de l'art technique qui ameliorent la performance des assets, la coherence et l'efficacite de la production.

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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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Location: Montreal, Quebec or Toronto, Ontario

Work structure: Hybrid (Remote + On-site)

Contract: 6+ months

At Side, we work alongside some of the world's leading game developers to solve complex technical challenges and bring exceptional player experiences to life.

We're looking for a talented Senior Texture Artist with a passion for creating world-class materials and surfaces that elevate the visual quality of games. In this role, you'll be responsible for authoring high-quality textures, materials, and trim sheets for real-time environments, ensuring assets are both visually striking and technically efficient. Working closely with environment artists, technical artists, and development teams, you'll help establish and maintain high artistic standards while supporting performance and optimisation goals. You'll bring a deep understanding of modern texturing pipelines, physically based rendering (PBR) workflows, and real-time engine requirements, combining artistic excellence with strong technical expertise to deliver assets that look exceptional in-game.

What you will be doing:

  • Create high-quality, game-ready textures and materials for a variety of assets, with a particular focus on developing efficient and visually compelling trim sheet solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with artists, technical artists, and developers to ensure assets meet both artistic goals and technical performance requirements.
  • Establish and maintain consistent material and texturing standards across projects, helping to drive visual quality and production efficiency.
  • Support optimisation efforts by creating assets that align with modern game engine constraints and physically based rendering (PBR) workflows.

Requirements

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Texture Artist on shipped game titles, with expert-level knowledge of trim sheet creation and material authoring.
  • Strong understanding of 3D art pipelines and asset creation workflows, despite a texture-focused specialisation.
  • Advanced proficiency with Substance Painter and Substance Designer, alongside excellent artistic judgement, colour theory, and attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of game engine requirements, optimisation techniques, and real-time rendering workflows within Unreal Engine and/or Unity.

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with Blender, or a willingness to transition from Maya or 3ds Max into a Blender-focused pipeline.
  • Exposure to procedural texturing workflows and scalable content creation techniques.
  • Experience supporting multiple art styles, from realistic to stylised projects.
  • Familiarity with technical art principles that improve asset performance, consistency, and production efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
  • You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
  • We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.

About Side

Side (formerly PTW) 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 20 studios in 14 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.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc