Canada: Vacancy sources

Job websites

• CanadianCareers.com  
• CanJobs.com  
• Cool Jobs Canada  - tourism and hospitality jobs.
• Jobs.ca  
• Jobs.gc.ca  - federal government jobs;
• Monster (Canada)  
• Service Canada - Jobbank  
• University Affairs - Careers Advice  - for academic job listings.
• Working.com  
• Workopolis.com  
• WorkopolisCampus.com  

Recruitment agencies

Canadian jobseekers tend to use large, private employment agencies, as they are established and reputable. Specialist private employment agencies are useful for those who have a clear idea of the role or industry they wish to pursue. For a list of private employment agencies, visit Yellow Pages Canada . 

Canada is a member of the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (CIETT) . You can find employment agencies by using the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) .

Newspapers

• Canada Employment Weekly  
• Postmedia Network  publishes several English-language newspapers across Canada, including major metropolitan daily newspapers, such as The Gazette (Montreal)  and the Vancouver Sun .
• The Globe and Mail  and The National Post  are the two main national newspapers.
• Nunatsiaq News  is aimed at the Eastern Arctic region.
• Sun newspapers and Canoe partners provide links to several of their newspapers through the Canoe.ca  website.
• Toronto Star  has a wide circulation, although it is concentrated in southern Ontario.

Other sources

Similarly to UK higher education institutions, many Canadian universities organise on-campus career fairs. Check university websites in the province or territory in which you wish to work to find out about events that are taking place. Career fairs are also organised by professional societies for your chosen industry - check their websites for more information. 

Hidden vacancies

Speculative approaches to jobseeking are common in Canada. Networking is another important way of learning about new vacancies. On occasion, jobs may even be created for those who are able to demonstrate to a company that there is a need for their skills and experience.