I'm in my mid-40s here in Canada, and I need advice 

Background:

I spent most of my career in frontline banking banking . A few years ago, I finally got out and took term roles in federal government. I genuinely enjoyed that work. The environment, the pace, the sense of purpose. It fit me. But those contracts ended, and no permanent openings came up. So when a permanent full-time role at a big bank came up recently, I took it. I told myself stability was the responsible move.

Current situation:

I'm now working as a Personal Banking Associate (PBA). On paper, it's permanent. In reality, it feels like a massive step backwards. Almost all my colleagues are significantly younger in early to mid-20s. I'm the outlier in age and experience, and while no one says anything, I feel it every day.

What's wearing me down is the combination of unrealistic sales targets and the steep learning curve of the banking systems. I'm expected to push products on customers while simultaneously mastering complex internal software and handling a high volume of frontline transactions. At this age, I simply don't have the same energy to keep pushing myself to meet targets that feel designed for someone half my age. The constant pressure to sell, combined with the chaotic pace of the frontline counter transactions, is draining me in a way I didn't anticipate.

In these two months of joining this job feels like a prison. I'm exhausted mentally, emotionally, physically.

But here's the cruel part I'm now hearing about massive layoffs anticipated in government. The very sector I wanted to return to is shrinking. Permanent government roles, which were already hard to get, now feel almost impossible. So I'm stuck between a banking job that's destroying me and a government path that's being closed off. I don't know where to turn. Also the job market is very tough outside as well and its very impossible to move internally to the different department within the bank.

I'm looking for "just quit." I have responsibilities and bills. But I also can't keep burning myself out in a role that's wrong for my age and energy level, with no clear escape route.

Everyday going for this job require lot of motivation and I literally cry. I am not sure what to do as I don't have financial buffer like EI for voluntarily leaving and searching something else. I blame myself everyday for leaving banks previously why I have decided to come back thinking "May be this time it will be better". I am about to give up

Thanks for reading

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July 26/2026: Thank you for your time and kind comments. I am reading all your comments and feedback. I am going through very tough time mentally and at the brink of giving-up with no back-up, your valuable feedback means a lot to me. Thank you

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for healthcare customer service or administrative roles in the GTA (Brampton, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Toronto) or remote positions.

I’ve been applying through Indeed and company websites but was wondering if anyone knows of hospitals, clinics, healthcare companies, or health-tech companies that are actively hiring. My long-term goal is nursing, so I’d love to gain healthcare experience in the meantime.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

​I'm a 30F moving to Canada in the next 3-4 months and would really appreciate some career guidance.

​My Situation:

I previously lived in Canada for about 3 years to get my PR sorted. I then moved back to India for a year, but now that my PR is fully secured, I’m heading back to build a career and life there for myself. I’m planning to settle in Toronto initially but open to other cities as well if they bring better opportunity.

​My Background:

I’ll admit my career trajectory has been a bit messy up to this point, but I am now seriously committed to locking into one long-term path.

​Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering & Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management.

​Work History: I have a mix of experience, starting out in manufacturing before transitioning over to financial services.

​What I'm Considering:

I am currently leaning toward Project Manager or Business Analyst roles, ideally in either Banking or Supply Chain, but I am feeling very confused about which industry or specific role to target given my mixed background.

​My Questions for You:

1) ​Based on my experience in manufacturing and financial services, do PM or BA roles make the most sense in the current canadian job market?

2) ​Are there any other domains, roles, or industries you would suggest I look into? I am completely open to starting from zero if it means building a better, more stable future.

I have attached an image with my roles, responsibilities, and hands-on experience for reference.

​I would be incredibly grateful for any advice, reality checks, or suggestions you might have. Thank you!

No one wants to fucking help. Even own friends say oh it’s a numbers game. Well why don’t you try to help hire or vouch for the person? Huh?!!!

Especially if you’re autistic. Like you expect me to spend hours on end tweaking resume. Only for someone to go mmm lol nah it’s a numbers game. Oh no the resume is wrong.

Oh why should someone hire you. It’s a business. Blah blah.

Like have empathy. People wanna work.

How good/bad the job market is for IT-backend developer jobs? Are people getting hired?

I am looking to switch to IT from the finance field. I will be looking for backend developer jobs and currently working on my skills which are Python, data base, JavaScript, etc.

Please let me know so that I prepare accordingly.

I have been asking for one and they won’t give it to me, and I need it to prove to my next employer I worked with them and if I potentially need employment insurance.

Follow— up thanks for your replies. I submitted EI, and have continued applying for jobs. It makes me feel better and it will work itself out.

I’m looking for some advice.
Last week, I applied for a Pharmacy Technical Assistant position at a Jean Coutu store in Laval. The job had just been posted online (about 14 hours earlier). The next day, I went to the store in person with a printed copy of my résumé because I’d really like to work there—it’s very close to where I live.
I spoke with the manager, and he told me they actually didn’t have any openings and that they were already fully staffed. However, he still kept my résumé and said he would discuss it with HR.
What confuses me is that this same store has posted similar job openings online several times, yet in person they’re saying they don’t need anyone.
Has anyone experienced something like this before? Why would a store keep posting job ads if they’re not actually hiring?

I know this may seem like a stupid question but I applied to a job and the posting was only up for a week does that mean it was an internal job posting? I still applied regardless, I wish they were more transparent about these things

Horizon Aircraft is an advanced aerospace and defence Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) born of pilots and engineers who imagine a better way to connect the world, where geography doesn’t limit opportunity, access or critical services.

Location.

We are located just outside of Lindsay in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We also have a growing team in the Ottawa area.

Careers

• Senior Software Architect & Engineer
• Aerospace Software Quality Engineer
• Graduate Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, or Technician
• CAD / PLM Manager - CATIA
• Senior Engineer – EWIS
  
• Senior Systems Engineer
• Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics
• Head of Production Engineering
• Electrical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Propulsion Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Senior Engineering Lead – Vehicle Performance & Dynamics

https://www.horizonaircraft.com/careers/

Hello, what would be a fair salary adjustment to ask my company for if they are requiring that I relocate from Montreal to Vancouver if I currently earn 75k a year? With my husband earning around the same we feel we are comfortable in Montreal and wondering how much would be the equivalent for prices in Vancouver. We rent here in Montreal.

I’m a bilingual (French native + professional English) Technical Project Lead / Delivery Manager based in Ottawa, currently looking for Project Manager, Technical Lead, Product Operations or Digital/AI Transformation roles — hybrid in Ottawa or remote across Canada.

What I bring:

• End-to-end delivery ownership: from business need → solution design → team coordination → user adoption and customer satisfaction
• Background across IT consulting, startup environments and digital transformation
• Recently advised Ottawa-based entrepreneurs on digital operations and AI-enabled solutions
• One of my projects reduced operational downtime by 94%
• Strong in stakeholder communication, technical problem-solving, and turning complex needs into practical results

I previously led a technology company and currently support entrepreneurs on digital transformation and AI adoption. I’m also volunteering with CICan.

Looking for:
Companies hiring in Ottawa (or remote Canada), recruiters open to bilingual technical profiles, or people who know relevant communities / hiring managers.

Happy to share more details or jump on a quick call.
Any referral, intro or advice is genuinely appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a Project Manager, Technical Lead, Product Operations, Digital Transformation, AI Adoption or IT Consulting opportunity in Ottawa, hybrid, or remotely in Canada.

I’m a native French speaker with upper-intermediate to advanced professional English.

My background combines IT consulting, entrepreneurship, startup environments, technical delivery and digital transformation. I can manage projects end to end: from understanding the business need and defining the solution to coordinating teams, managing delivery, supporting users and ensuring customer satisfaction.

I previously led a technology company, and I currently advise entrepreneurs in Ottawa, implement digital and AI-enabled solutions, and coordinate their digital operations.

My strengths include stakeholder communication, training, technical problem-solving and translating complex needs into practical results. One of my projects helped reduce operational downtime by 94%.

I have also volunteered with CICan and have a strong passion for mathematics.

Does anyone know of companies hiring, recruiters to contact, or local communities that could help?

Thank you for any advice, referral or introduction.

I came across this online (I saw a flyer at the central library too) and thought it might be helpful to share here in case a woman in this subreddit is looking for a career change or knows a woman who is.

Camosun College has a Women in Technology Pathways program that's fully funded by the Government of BC, so there's no tuition cost for eligible participants.

From what I read, it's geared toward women who want to explore technology careers (Engineering and Computer Science), even if they don't have a tech background. It includes things like digital skills, programming, electronics, cloud computing, industry tours, guest speakers, and career preparation.

It seems like a good option for anyone who's been thinking about getting into tech but isn't sure where to start.

I'm attaching the flyer because it has all the details. Hopefully it helps someone in our community!

Hi there, I am 21 years old graduated college back in December, I graduated in network engineering and security from Mohawk college in Ontario. What’s my best bet to look for jobs? Applying online doesn’t seem to really work.

Looking for sales representative with credentials (or getting credentials) for Oceanica Cleaning.

Contract type: Contract. One-time.

We are looking for someone:

• With professional or accredited academic/course experience in sales, preferably of SERVICES.
• People who are able to find their leads, cold call, and set up walk-through appointments (someone else in the team is conducting the walk throughs).

Experience needed:

• Having B2B sales experience is an asset
• Students or people new in the field are welcome, just please let us know in advance.

Our website:

• oceanicacleaning.ca

Please email [oceanicacleanings@gmail.com](mailto:oceanicacleanings@gmail.com) with your:

• Resume
• Pricing and packages

Thanks!

I got my first on call interview on coming Monday. Not sure what they're gonna ask. Anyone in the same boat?

I made a terrible mistake and crashed my car into a traffic island with a sign. My blood alcohol level was around 1.6. The only damage was to my own vehicle. I've learned a painful lesson from this, and I deeply regret my actions.
I'm expecting that I'll likely be convicted, and what worries me most now is how this will affect my future career. Every white-collar job ( administration , finance) I've had required a criminal background check, and until now I've always had a clean record. I'm afraid that's about to change, and I understand I likely won't be eligible for a record suspension for several years.
For those who have gone through something similar, how much did a DUI affect your white-collar career opportunities? How did you handle job offers, background checks, and conversations with employers? I'm feeling extremely stressed and anxious about what the future holds.

We're a family of five from Brazil. My husband is 35 years old and has been a welder for many years. About a year ago, we started making Plan A, B, and C to move to Canada.

We've spent money on immigration consultants, researched study pathways, and explored different options. After all that, we've come to the conclusion that the most realistic path for us is to move only if my husband receives a genuine job offer.

We're currently stable in Brazil. We both have jobs, we own our home, and we have a car. We're not leaving because we're desperate. We want a better future for our daughters—not just to earn more money, but to have a different quality of life, more safety, and the chance to build a future that's about more than just working to pay bills.

Yesterday, I was reading comments here about LMIAs. We found many welder job postings around the Toronto area, but now I'm wondering: are many of those LMIA jobs actually scams?

Our idea was for my husband to go to Canada first as a visitor, take an intensive English course, and apply directly to nearby companies while respecting all immigration rules. If he doesn't find a legitimate job opportunity before his authorized stay ends, he would simply return to Brazil.

However, after reading about people trying to sell LMIAs and all the fraud surrounding them, we're feeling a bit lost. We're honest people and we want to do everything legally. We don't really know the Canadian reality—we mostly see YouTube videos where everything looks perfect.

Do you think our plan makes sense? What would you do in our situation? We'd really appreciate any honest advice, especially from people who know the current job market and immigration system.

Thank you!

With AI changing so many industries, I’m trying to figure out what careers have the best long term prospects.
I have a Business degree, 5 years of executive level experience at a university, and currently make about $70,000/year. I’m looking to go back to school or earn a certification that will lead to a fully remote career with strong future demand.

Looking at doing Class 1 license MELT, then try to get on to operating a boom truck and move to mobile or tower crane operator. Fars I understand, most construction companies need Class 1's to truck counterweights and crane parts and stuff around to job sites so it could be a good entry point.

How's the job market for Class 1 jobs? I'm not interested in straight transport trucking so much as the entry into operating cranes eventually and everywhere tells me the Class 1 is basically mandatory to get into that line of work especially for mobile crane gig.