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Animator Jobs in Canada
Find animator jobs in Canada at studios like Ubisoft, Netflix, Electronic Arts, 2K, and Bardel Entertainment. Animating characters, gameplay, and cinematics for games, film, and series, from junior to lead roles, updated daily.
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- Gameplay Animator🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · TodayUnlock
- Senior Previs/Layout Artist🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · Yesterday💵 $1625 - $1961, CAD per weekUnlock
- Animator🔒 Studio hidden · Remote · Canada · Yesterday💵 50,000 - 80,000 CADUnlock
- Lead Animator🔒 Studio hidden · Remote · Canada · Yesterday💵 135,000 -140,000 CADUnlock
- Intermediate Rigging Artist🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 4 days agoUnlock
- Senior Rigging Artist🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 5 days agoUnlock
- Animator🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 5 days ago💵 90 000-133 000$ CAD a yearUnlock
- Lead Animator Gameplay🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 6 days agoUnlock
- Animator Battlefield🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 1 week ago💵 $77,700 - $107,900 CADUnlock
- Senior Technical Animator🔒 Studio hidden · Remote · Canada · 1 week agoUnlock
- Cinematic Designer🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 1 week agoUnlock
- Technical Animator🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 1 week agoUnlock
- 3D Animator🔒 Studio hidden · Remote · Canada · 2 weeks agoUnlock
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- CG Storyboard Artist🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 2 weeks agoUnlock
- Sessional Lecturer 2D Digital Animation🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 2 weeks ago💵 $9,997.48Unlock
- Medical Illustrator Animator🔒 Studio hidden · Remote · Canada · 2 weeks agoUnlock
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- Animator (Animated Films)🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 3 weeks agoUnlock
- 2D Animator🔒 Studio hidden · Remote · Canada · 3 weeks agoUnlock
- Environment Modeler🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 3 weeks agoUnlock
- Senior Gameplay Animator🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 3 weeks agoUnlock
- Lead Animator CG Feature🔒 Studio hidden · On-site · Canada · 3 weeks ago💵 $1,873.40 - $1900 CAD per weekUnlock
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Animator Roles in Canada
We curate animator positions from game, animation, and VFX studios across Canada.
Canadian Studios Hiring Animators
Animators in Canada work on characters, gameplay, and cinematics at studios in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto and beyond, including:
Ubisoft
Netflix
Electronic Arts
2K
Bardel Entertainment
Atomic Cartoons
Behaviour Interactive
Rodeo FX
Mikros Animation
WildBrain Studios
NetEase Games
Certain Affinity
+ Hundreds More
Animator Salary Ranges in Canada (2026)
What animator roles pay at Canadian studios.
Junior Animator
C$52K - C$73K
Animator
C$63K - C$86K
Senior Animator
C$106K - C$150K
Lead Animator
C$120K - C$160K
*Canadian market rates. Montreal and Vancouver studios pay at the top end of these ranges. Salaries listed in CAD.
What Canadian Studios Look For in Animators
Canadian studios are competitive, and here is what gets you hired.
🎞️ Core Animation Skills
- Timing, spacing, and weight
- Body mechanics and acting
- Gameplay and locomotion cycles
- Facial animation basics
- Polish passes to director notes
🎮 Engine and Pipeline
- Maya or Blender animation
- Motion capture cleanup
- Unreal Engine or Unity animation systems
- State machines and blend spaces
- Shotgrid or Perforce
🌟 What Canadian Studios Specifically Want
- Shipped title credits (console, PC, or mobile)
- Portfolio showing production-quality work
- Experience across multiple game genres
- Strong communication for collaborative pipelines
- Clear process and breakdowns
💡 How to Stand Out in Canada
- Portfolio tailored to the studio's genre
- Process breakdowns, not just finals
- Canadian work authorization confirmed
- Cover letter referencing the studio's games
- Apply within 24 hours of posting
Animator Jobs in Canada FAQ
Are there animator jobs in Canada?
Yes. Studios including Ubisoft, Netflix, Electronic Arts, 2K, and Bardel Entertainment hire animators in Canada, alongside many mid-size, mobile, and indie studios. ArtBlast tracks new animator roles in Canada every day.
Where are most animator jobs in Canada?
The biggest hubs are Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto, with Montreal and Vancouver also home to some of the largest VFX and animation studios in the world. A growing share of studios also hire for hybrid and remote roles.
What is the salary for an animator in Canada?
In Canada, Junior Animators earn C$52K-C$73K, mid-level C$63K-C$86K, Senior Animators C$106K-C$150K, and Lead Animators C$120K-C$160K. Larger studios in the main hubs pay at the top end of these ranges.
Do Canadian studios sponsor visas for animators?
Some larger Canadian studios support work permits for experienced and specialized hires, and Quebec studios often hire internationally. Junior roles usually require existing Canadian work authorization. Always check the specific job listing before applying.
How do I find animator jobs in Canada?
ArtBlast curates animator jobs daily and flags Canadian roles. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new Canadian roles post, ahead of most applicants.
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