According to research: Toronto companies post about 75% of their arts jobs on their own websites. That means company websites have three times more arts jobs than job boards and are your best source of arts jobs. The research showed that more and more arts jobs in all cities across Canada are being posted this way.

Tips for searching for Toronto arts jobs: In order to find companies and their jobs or opportunities search for a type of company. For example you want to find an arts job at a theatrical production firm.
theater OR "stage production" OR "casting call"

If you want to add in nearby cities use a search string like this:
theater OR "stage production" OR "casting call" +Toronto OR Mississauga OR Markham
Google-Homepages Only will find all the theatrical and casting type companies in 3 cities at once.

You need to search for the type of company you would like to work for. These are simple job search guidelines to help you think about what to search for.

The current full time job situation in Toronto and the surrounding areas is significantly lower than normal. That means companies with arts job openings are even more difficult to find. In this economy many have adopted a "let's see who applies attitude". What they are looking for is a better employee. Toronto companies know the jobless rate is high and will be choosier about who they hire.

If You have been unemployed and looking for a job for an extended period:

If you have been out of work for a longer time, it may be a good idea time to consider taking a job you wouldn't have even looked at before. This will bring in some money. It will help you make connections. It can also help you retain skills that you may fall behind on while out of work. There are some concerns when taking a 'survival job". 1. You are not able to put in as much time on your job search. 2. Future employers may have trouble with your "survival job". There are ways these concerns. For example, your survival job shows employers that you are willing to work hard. You can do your job search after work. Just because the Toronto arts job market is tough does not mean it's impossible. You just have to work harder and smarter at your job search.