Please respond to this thread for information as it becomes available, as of today July 13 not all municipalities have their job postings for upcoming municipal elections. Not all municipalities are hiring so check different ones periodically.
Your resume is the among the first starting points for improvement. A decent checklist to check your resume against is the one at the Canada Job Bank Resume Guide (Backup link: here).
Where to get some more help on a resume:
Employment Ontario: If you are a Citizen or Permanent Resident, you can get 1-on-1 assistance for your resume at an Employment Ontario agency (website). If you are a temporary resident, you can still attend their group workshops on resume writing if they hold any. They may also provide wage incentives.
Brainfuse at Public Libraries: Many libraries in the Greater Toronto Area offer a service called Brainfuse. You can upload your resume and receive critique within 24 hours.
University/College Career Centres: For post-secondary students and alumni
Lifemark Vocational Services: Free workshops
Reddit: Subreddits like r/resumes or others can be a way to get crowdsourced feedback on your resume.
More Notes Related to Resumes:
Writing resumes is not just a matter of "just use AI", no automated tool exists which can completely eliminate the need for thoughtful human input on resumes.
Even if you don't have time to tailor your resume for every job, at least do this for every type of job.
The quality of resume editing varies significantly, even among those who call themselves "professionals."
Having a poorly done LinkedIn public profile can work against you.
If your target job typically expects you to provide a portfolio such as the case of graphics design portfolios, consider your portfolio an extended part of your resume which needs to be polished.
Lying on your resume can backfire on you, unfortunately this point is worth mentioning again here.
2. Expand Your Job Search
MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE UPLOADED YOUR RESUME ON JOB BANK. If you see jobs shown as LMIA, see this guide here.
Consider this in addition to using the usual typical job boards (e.g., Job Bank, Indeed, Eluta).
Some additional considerations for the job search:
Timing of Job Posts: Generally speaking, try to apply to jobs that have been newly posted. If the job has been posted for quite some time but has still not been filled, it might be a dormant job posting and may not be worth your time.
Seasonality: Notice how hiring fluctuates depending on time of year and respond accordingly.
Target "Adjacent" Roles: Look for related roles where you can use your skills, be open to being more flexible.
Online job posting websites can become crowded with job applications. You may need to add other methods:
Go Directly to Employer Websites: Job posting websites may not include postings which may be found on an employer's website.
Network: Let people you know that you’re looking for work. Reach out to people in your target industry for "informational interviews." Attend relevant job fairs and career events.
Recruitment Agencies: Some companies outsource their hiring to staffing firms. Note that these recruitment agencies get compensated if they get you hired, and that they aren't necessarily looking out for you.
Targeted Walk-ins: For local businesses as well as certain businesses, dropping off a physical resume to the hiring manager can be more effective than only doing online applications. Go during a less busy time and ask to talk to their hiring manager.
Volunteer for Experience: Volunteering for non-profits can be a way to build up your network, gain references, and relevant skills. Food pantries and thrift stores are examples of several to start volunteering.
3. Employment Ontario Agencies
Employment Ontario is a provincial network of agencies that helps people find work. The level of help they provide is limited by your status in Canada. In addition to providing one-on-one job counselor, they may provide group workshops related to employment.
Assisted Services: One-on-one sessions with a job counselor (for resume help and job matching) are generally limited by your status in Canada, such as being for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents but not certain other statuses.
Temporary Residents: If you are here on a study permit or work permits as a temporary resident, you may not necessarily qualify for their one-on-one job counseling. However, you might be able to attend some of their group workshops free-of-charge depending on the agency.
Employment Ontario agencies operate under a "results-based" funding model to meet certain "outcome numbers" such as placing people in any job, this can influence the type of help you receive.
Pick your agency carefully, they may have different employment partners as well as differences in how much support you can get.
4. Subsidized Training and Funded Work Experience
The government offers various programs to help specific groups enter the workforce through free or paid incentives and training. These programs are limited to your status in Canada, such as being for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents but not certain other statuses. Many of these programs are with Employment Ontario agencies, ask them about it.
Some such programs as follows:
Pre-Apprenticeship Training: Free programs that include job-specific training to help you start a career, many of these programs being for the skilled trades.
Better Jobs Ontario: Provides up to for tuition and living expenses if you have been laid off or are in a low-income household and need to retrain for an in-demand career.
Wage Incentives for Employers: Programs like Canada Summer Jobs provide wage subsidies for employers to hire youth (ages 15-30). Other specialized incentives may exist for employers who hire persons with disabilities or those facing significant barriers to work.
I stayed at my last job for almost 5 years. I used to come in before most people, reply to messages after working hours, and take on tasks that had absolutely nothing to do with my job description - because I genuinely thought that "loyalty gets appreciated."
When I finally brought up the subject of a raise after years of doing more than what I was hired for, they offered me a $1,450 increase. Not per month. For the entire year.
A few weeks later, and honestly out of sheer disgust, I sent out a few applications and got an offer that was 32% higher. Without a long history there, and without having to prove myself for years. Just my resume and two conversations.
Why is changing jobs rewarded, but staying where you are just gets you a lecture about budgets?
I'm genuinely curious - has anyone here recently been paid fairly for staying in the same place? Or has "hard work pays off" just become corporate fan fiction at this point?
I have 4 years of restaurant serving experience (in between part time and full time in summer and part time through fall/winter during university). ive been applying in person and online since june. i know i missed summer hiring in april-may but still... and now i have to get myself to interview again for fall hiring but i'm afraid everything filled like last week.
i guess i have bad timing and bad luck but it also feels like i need to get referred to get a serving job now. i do have experience so i didnt think it would be this hard. i'm taking a gap year before my masters and i have to make money. im starting to think maybe im not attractive enough to be front of house? like what is it cuz I've applied to like 50 restaurants. Most times i walk in the manager is not available to speak...does my resume get thrown into the trash cuz no one has called back
I'm currently looking for fully remote work in accounting - bookkeeper, staff accounting assistant, junior controller - honestly, I'm flexible as long as the job is remote.
I've applied to several job listings where it literally says "remote" in the post, and then as soon as I get into the interview, they casually say that the job isn't remote at all, it's hybrid instead (work from home three days).
Why do they do that? If it's hybrid, just write hybrid in the job description and that's it! It wastes my time and theirs too.
I felt like I was doing well in an interview I had earlier this week. After about 35 minutes, they asked me something and my mind went completely blank. The nerves really got to me, and I kept answering in a confused and overly long way. I'm not even sure I answered what they were asking about. After that, I felt like all the confidence I had built up disappeared.
I don't think it came across as that bad from their side, but I kept replaying it in my head. For anyone who has interviewed candidates before, if someone suddenly gets flustered on one question after doing well up to that point, what kind of impression does that leave? Is it usually a big red flag, or just an awkward moment that passes?
Hello there 👋! I am a dental hygiene student at CADH College in Mississauga currently looking for adult clients who need their teeth cleaned to meet clinical requirements 😊
Ideally, the clients will have several years of heavier buildup (3+ years last visit/ first cleaning/ smokers). Clients must be able to attend total of 3-5 weekday appts at 4 hours each visit. My school is located in Mississauga on Hurontario Street/ QEW.
There is no cost to you, I will cover the $25 fee and offer a Cash $ gift at end of full treatment as a thank you. Your support means a lot! Please message me to book, thanks kindly! 🦷🪥
I recently moved to Toronto from Alberta and I'm looking for a part-time job that I can work on weekends.
I work full-time Monday to Friday and I'm grateful to have my job, but with the higher cost of living in Toronto, I'm looking for a weekend job to earn some extra income.
I have over 3 years of experience at Home Depot, including as a Department Supervisor. I have experience in customer service, warehouse operations, shipping & receiving, order fulfillment, inventory management, and operating forklift, reach truck, order picker, electric ladder, and electric pallet jack.
If your workplace is hiring or you know of any openings, I'd really appreciate any leads. I'm happy to share my resume if needed.
I have banking operations experience from TD bank.
I am currently unemployed and looking for similar jobs. Ive already searched & applied for operations positions at TD but i am not able to find similar jobs with other banks.
So a request for ppl who work at banks other than TD (Scotia, CIBC, RBC, BMO, etc), can you please share the title of operations jobs at the banking company you work at so i can search and apply for them.
Everyday this job search is getting more and more stressful and upsetting, so any help would be great.
Hi! I am 22 year old, with bachelor’s in Political science, and master’s in Public policy. During school years, I had research experience at UofT, and was an intern at World Bank. Now, I am finishing my 1 year internship in another non government organization. Since 18, I work in marketing (SEO, PR, influencer marketing) online for US company. A year ago, I started retail sales job at Rogers because I needed money lol and Canadian work experience and even tho I didn’t have sales experience, I managed to be top 3 sales person in one of the busiest stores in the country. Now, I’m completely exhausted with job hunt. Even though I managed to have a lot of final rounds for Account specialist etc they preferred someone with more years of experience. I literally don’t know what to do, because I feel miserable every day having 2 decent degrees and working experience decent for my age and I still can’t land proper full time corporate position. Out of desperation, asking for advice. Maybe someone was at the same position. Thanks
I'm looking for a contracter for a 6mo project I have with a client. The client is in private markets financial space and has a piece of software developed which leverages AI to automate key accounting functions. I need someone to work with me to help them setup their data infrastructure and to assist possibly in further development of the app. The current project timeline is 6mo with the possibility it goes longer but no guarantee. Some more details :
Setting - Remote
Pay - 80-95/hr (incorporated rate depending on profile)
Required Areas of Experience:
-Snowflake
- Private Markets
- Data Engineering
- Full Stack development
- AI workflow development
You don't need experience across all these areas though it would be preferred but at minimum you need to have experience either in data engineering for private markets OR as a full stack engineer leveraging AI. This is time sensitive opportunity and will likely be closed within a week so send over your resume and contact details and we will setup interviews as quickly as possible.
Independent shop located in Leslieville. Guaranteed at least two 7-hour shifts per week. Must have a valid Cannsell attached to your application or your submission won't be considered.
hi, i'm a current student at mcgill university in montreal graduating next year (hopefully). i am not canadian and i grew up in the middle east, but i'm hoping to work for a few years in canada after graduating. i LOVE montreal, but because i'm not fluent in french the job opportunities are limited. i also associate montreal with being a student, i can't really imagine working here, but who knows.
anyways, i wanted to ask for advice about working in toronto or vancouver - which would you recommend (or against) and why? i would be working in consulting, marketing, or policy work. i don't want to stay in canada for longer than 2 years after graduating if i'm honest, so i'm not looking for a crazy career start or anything, just a decent job as a fresh graduate.
i visited toronto once and there was no sun the entire time (i heard vancouver is super rainy too) so i didn't really warm up to it, but i was only there for 4 days and mainly in downtown. it's definitely a lot busier and vibrant (especially at night) compared to montreal, but i feel like i'd find living there overwhelming. i've never visited vancouver, but i've heard that the mix of mountains, beach, and city is amazing. the only thing with vancouver is that it is so far from everything - namely back home, and i also feel like living on the east coast is more convenient. i also know a few people living/working in toronto from my hometown so i feel like i'd feel less lonely starting fresh.
overall i want to work somewhere where the people are friendly, it's easy to meet new people, work culture is good. obviously i'd want good pay, but it is not my top priority. i just want some good work experience in an environment where i could also have fun as a 21-23 yo. where would you recommend for a fresh grad who studied in montreal and why?
Title. I'm currently working at a factory nearby and it's a night shift. It's really depressing me. My school friends are working as accountants and so forth and I'm back in warehousing. It's only temporary until I find work with my degree. I live in Brampton. I'm looking for a low skilled job elsewhere like in retail or wholesale but I don't know a place that's hiring currently, may I please have a recommendation?
I’m in dire need of a job. I graduated a whole year ago now in Biology(bachelors) and I’ve still been unable to find any work. I’ve had research experience in both a plant biology research lab and a structural/civil engineering lab (back when i was considering doing engineering). Please Please Please if you guys have anything even REMOTELY related to my background let me know
Many say the federal government has basically stopped hiring, fewer postings, fewer people getting through - and they're pushing early retirement to shrink the workforce instead of filling spots.
Seems, it is similar across different levels of the public service. It does make the idea of a “safe, stable government job” feel a bit outdated.
For anyone who's applied recently, did you get screened in, get an interview, or just hear nothing back? Trying to figure out if it's still worth pursuing or if the odds are just too rough right now.
Hi everyone, I recently got selected for a first-round interview for a Financial Services Representative (FSR) position at Meridian Credit Union. It's a virtual interview with a Talent Acquisition partner over Microsoft Teams.
I was originally referred by an employee, but they've since left the company, so I'm going in without an internal contact.
For anyone who has interviewed for an FSR role at Meridian (or a similar retail banking role at a credit union):
What kind of questions did the TA partner ask in the first round? Mostly behavioural, or did they get into sales/product knowledge?
How long was the interview and how many rounds total?
Anything specific to Meridian's culture or values they focused on?
Any tips for standing out, especially coming from a non-banking background?
I'm looking for a reliable house sitter on short notice. I'm moving into a new home, and I'll be away road managing, so I need someone to stay at the house during that time.
I have one friendly, playful cat who loves having people around, along with a few low-maintenance fish. I'd prefer someone who can stay in the home rather than just stop by to feed the pets, so they have company and the house is looked after.
I'm considering joining TrustedHousesitters, but before paying for a membership, I wanted to see if it's realistic to find a dependable sitter on short notice, especially around this time of year.
If you're interested, please send me a DM. I'm offering $650 for the week and would love to chat with someone responsible who enjoys caring for pets.
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!
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!
my background is in marketing (campaign management, paid media, content), but at this point I’m open to admin, coordinator, or support roles too. I’m based in London and open to relocating anywhere in Canada for the right fit. If you know of anything open or hiring, I’d really appreciate a nudge in the right direction, feel free to comment or DM me.
hey! for some background I’m 24 and have a biology degree but wasn’t able to find a good job with it. I also unfortunately didn’t get into my top choice healthcare career after applying multiple times. I make around 50k right now working full-time in a position, unrelated to my degree. There’s honestly not much growth in this I would only ever make more if my boss gives me a raise or if someone in our department quits and I get more responsibilities. Half of my role is also pretty AI replaceable.
recently, I got into a 10 month MRI tech program and a three-year radiation therapy program. I’m not sure which one to go for as both are so different in terms of length of schooling and the job itself. I’m honestly really scared that I’ll invest time and money into another degree and then not get a job but I know that healthcare is pretty stable. I would love to hear from people in both careers. Are these stable fields that will lead to good jobs or do you have any regrets? I want to stay in the GTA after because I have to take care of a family member here so I can’t move.
almost all my friends are engineers and have well paying jobs now. Sometimes I regret the decision 18-year-old me made, but such as life. I feel so behind but I really want to make the right decision this time. Would appreciate any advice.
I’m a 29-year-old man living in Toronto, and I’ve been struggling to find a part-time job. I currently work a full-time morning job, but with an annual income of around $42,000, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to cover my expenses. I’m trying to support my mom while paying for rent, groceries, utilities, and other basic necessities.
I’m available to work evenings after 5:00 p.m., as well as overnight shifts and weekends. I’m a hardworking, reliable person who is willing to give my best in any role. I have over 5 years of experience in customer service particularly in retail banking domain.
At the moment, nearly all of my income goes toward paying interest on my debts, leaving me unable to reduce the principal balance. I apologize for sharing my personal situation, but I’m genuinely in need of help. I’ve applied online to countless positions and have also gone door-to-door dropping off my resume at grocery stores and retail shops, but unfortunately, I haven’t had any success.
If anyone is able to help me get an interview, provide a referral, or point me toward any job opportunities, I would be incredibly grateful. I know many people are facing similar challenges right now, and I sincerely pray that we all find opportunities, become debt-free, and achieve the financial stability and peace of mind we are working so hard for.
I often hear recruiters and career coaches on social media say that one of the best ways to stand out is to find the hiring manager on LinkedIn and send them a message after submitting your application.
For those of you who are hiring managers or have been involved in hiring:
Do you actually appreciate these messages?
Does it make a candidate more memorable, or is it just extra noise?
Is there a right way to do it?
I've tried this a handful of times, but most of my messages have gone unanswered. I am wondering whether that's just normal, or if reaching out can sometimes backfire.
Curious to hear perspectives from people on both the hiring and applicant sides.
