Market Trade Distribution Assistant
About The Position
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.
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.
- 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.
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, retail merchandising, or a similar role is considered an asset.
- Experience training or supervising volunteers is an asset.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
