Event Setups & Teardowns · Signage Installation · Basic Carpentry · Painting
Toronto / GTA & Surrounding Areas | Freelance / On-Call | In-Person

About the Role

Digital Elementz Media Group (DEMG) is looking for a reliable, hands-on Freelance Event Installation Assistant to support our team with event setups, installations, and teardowns on a project-by-project basis.

Our work includes brand activations, trade shows, pop-up shops, retail installations, luxury weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. We produce and install custom signage, backdrops, display walls, branded structures, and other event elements.

We're looking for someone who is practical, hardworking, comfortable using tools, and able to assist our lead installer with a variety of hands-on tasks.

What You'll Help Us With

Event Setups & Installations

- Assist the lead installer with setting up and dismantling event signage, backdrops, display walls, and custom structures.
- Assemble and install wood-framed walls, panels, props, and other event elements.
- Assist with mounting and positioning signage, graphics, and decorative installations.
- Help with basic carpentry, drilling, fastening, measuring, levelling, and assembly.
- Prepare, paint, touch up, and finish wood panels, walls, props, and other surfaces.
- Load, unload, carry, and position large or heavy materials, including wood panels and event structures.
- Assist with packing, organizing, and safely transporting installation materials.
- Help ensure installations are completed neatly, safely, and according to project requirements. Attention to detail is very important.
- Assist with event teardowns, disassembly, and site cleanup.

The Person We're Looking For

We're looking for someone dependable, physically capable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications





- Experience using common hand and power tools, including drills, drivers, saws, and measuring tools.
- Basic knowledge of painting, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Comfortable with basic carpentry, assembly, and construction-related tasks.
- Physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy materials, including large wood panels, with appropriate assistance and safe lifting practices.
- Ability to follow instructions, take direction from the lead installer, and work efficiently as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail, especially when handling finished signage, graphics, and client installations.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work within strict event deadlines.
- Must have a valid driver's licence and reliable personal transportation to travel independently to installation locations throughout Toronto and the GTA.

Additional Assets (Not Required)

- Previous experience in event installations, trade shows, signage, construction, carpentry, or scenic fabrication.
- Experience installing vinyl graphics, wall decals, signage, or large-format displays.
- Familiarity with building temporary event walls, backdrops, platforms, or display structures.
- Experience with painting and finishing event props or custom wood builds.
- Own hand and power tools are preferred, but tools can also be provided.

Availability & Working Arrangement

This is an ongoing freelance/on-call position with variable, project-based hours.





Our workload fluctuates throughout the year, particularly during peak event seasons. Some weeks may involve multiple installations, while others may have little or no work.

- Must be available for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, late-night & overnight installations/teardowns, depending on event schedules.
- Installation and teardown shifts may vary in length.
- Must be able to travel independently to different venues throughout Toronto and the GTA.
- Work will be offered based on project requirements and availability.
- No guaranteed weekly hours or fixed schedule.

We don't expect 24/7 availability, but we do value flexibility, transparent communication, and reliability when committing to a project.

What We'd Like to See

If you're interested, please send us:

- Experience: A brief resume or description of your experience with installations, carpentry, painting, construction, or similar hands-on work.
- Skills: Types of tools, equipment, and installation tasks you're comfortable with.
- Availability: Your general weekly availability, including evenings and weekends.
- Location: Your general location within the GTA and confirmation that you have reliable personal transportation.
- Rates: Your expected hourly or day rate.

Position Details

We're looking to build a long-term working relationship with a dependable installation assistant who can become a trusted part of our event production team.

As our project volume grows, there may be opportunities for more frequent work and additional responsibilities.

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road

📌 Event Installation/Setup & Scenic Build Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Digital Elementz Media Group
📍 Toronto