Prior to appearing on The Next Step, he starred as the titular character in Billy Elliot the Musical.

[4] Erlick made his television debut in an episode of the CTV crime drama series Flashpoint in 2011.

[7] Later that year, it was announced that he had been cast in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical, in the titular role.

[10] Following his exit from The Next Step, Erlick began focusing on a music career, releasing singles including "Serious", "All Day All Night" featuring Tate McRae, and "Filthy".

[11] In 2019, it was announced that he had been cast by Steven Spielberg in the 2021 film West Side Story as Snowboy, one of the Jets.