The Big Dump

Jack works as a garbage detective and must learn to deal with the derision and detritus of his fellow citizens. But when he's put to work for the slutty daughter of the Garbage Czar, he falls into a world of power, corruption and human trash. Will he be the next man tossed into the compactor? Meanwhile, Spoons stages a stinky protest.

Jack Ryder, Betty Styles, Bobby Lee, Dr. Murphy, Tooth Fairy, Spoons, Garbage Czar

A comedy about one guy's misadventures in temporary employment and his quest to get a full-time life. Twenty-five years old and fresh out of university, Jack Ryder is decidedly unsure what he wants to do with the rest of his life. In fiscal desperation, Jack signs on at a temp agency, where he finds himself placed in a variety of usual and unusual positions. In every episode, Jack tries out a new job, from security guard to hamster wrangler, which introduces him to an array of interesting characters, unique experiences, and different perspectives on the working world.

Billed as the first TV series developed from a concept originally produced for the Web and "the world's first sit.com," simulcast on TV and the Web (www.oddjobjack.com).

Sponsored by Molson Canadian, and featuring branded content on both television and Internet platforms.

Two 10-second Molson Canadian bumpers aired in each episode, prompting viewers to visit the Web site to play episode-specific games. The bumpers were integrated into the content of the show, and were unique to the episode in which they appeared.

Series created in association with Media Edge and ninedots.

This was originally to be a six-part series.

Odd Job Jack's prototype, a new media project and broadband "experience" called "The Seen: A Night in the Life of Blake Dinken," was developed at Habitat (the new media training program division of the Canadian Film Centre) in 1997.