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7 Toronto Side Hustles That Pay Up To $30 An Hour If You Need Some Extra Income

Some positions even let you choose your own hours.
Lead Writer, Travel

City-living is expensive, and having a little extra cash in your pocket can make a huge difference. These Toronto part-time jobs are flexible enough to do in your spare time.

From grocery shopping to reviewing candy bars, there are some unique ways to earn some extra dough. Some positions even let you choose your own hours.

Editor's Choice: 7 Ontario Jobs You Can Apply For Right Now That Pay $100K Or Higher

Candyologist 

Salary: $30 per hour

Company: Candy Funhouse

Why You Should Apply: This job sounds too good to be true. You can actually get paid to taste and review candy from home. There are part-time and full-time positions available.

Shopper

Salary: Up to $30 per hour

Company: Inabuggy

Why You Should Apply: You can make some extra dough just by grocery shopping. This position allows you to choose flexible hours, and all you have to do is shop for groceries and deliver them to homes.

Film Extra

Salary: $14.25 per hour

Company: Toronto Film Extras

Why You Should Apply: You can make some extra cash by becoming a background performer. Toronto Film Extras will set you up with roles around the city. You'll need to become a member by submitting some photos and paying an annual membership fee.

Resume Writer

Salary: Up to $3250 per month for part-time

Company: TopStack Resume

Why You Should Apply: If you have some experience in resume writing or areas such as human resources, this position might be for you. The job offers very flexible hours so you can choose what times work best with your schedule.

Cleaner

Salary: $19 per hour

Company: Scrubbi

Why You Should Apply: Set your own schedule by becoming a housecleaner at Scrubbi. You can choose from part-time or full-time hours and must possess a valid driver's licence for the job.

Social Media Specialist

Salary: $15 - $18 per hour

Company: Afarin & Co. Realty Inc. Brokerage

Why You Should Apply: Do you have some experience in social media? This position requires just four hours of work per week, so it's easy to fit into your schedule. Candidates must have a degree in marketing or a related field.

Dog Walker

Salary: $20 per hour

Company: Waggr

Why You Should Apply: Spend your day with dogs and get paid for it, too! This position requires around 20 hours a week, and candidates must have owned a dog for at least two years.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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