Top 10 Free Job Posting Sites in Canada
MAR 29, 2022
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KAYLA PETERS
Anyone looking to either start or boost their career has most likely thought of doing so in Canada. And it is no surprise, Canada has a progressive forward-thinking government and a low population growth rate. So what does that mean? Well, for foreign nationals it means more job opportunities and growth.
But where to start looking? Let’s take a look at the top 10 free job posting sites in Canada that Canadian employers use. This way applicants can have access to plenty of job opportunities across Canada. Popular Canadian Job Hunting Boards
Popular Canadian Job Hunting Boards
1. Canada Job Bank
This job board is run by the Canadian government and has an extensive list of jobs around the country. Potential employees will know what kind of wages they can expect and the extensive requirements for their field of interest.
2. Eluta.ca
What makes Eluta.ca different from other job posting sites is that it is a search engine that combines all jobs posted by a company. This makes searching easier for the potential employee. Companies can also choose to sponsor their post, putting the advertisement above all the organic posts.
3. Indeed Canada
By focussing specifically on Canada on this international job site, candidates will find a bevy of job opportunities in virtually every sector. Remember, the bigger the pool, the more fish. Naturally, competition is more fierce.
4. CanadaJobs
It’s all in the name. This exclusively Canadian job board boasts over 127,000 job opportunities up for grabs in Canada. All candidates need to do is enter their profession, where they want to live and start hunting!
5. Randstad
From a general labourer to a forensic accountant, candidates will find numerous opportunities on Randstads’ jobs board, including positions within the company itself.
6. Workopolis
Headquartered in Toronto, Workopolis is one of the only job boards on this list that provides job opportunities for both English and French speakers.
7. GoOverseas.com
For candidates who are looking for international working experience, sites like GoOverseas offer semi-permanent positions such as au pairing, ski instructors and farm work in Canada. These types of jobs are great for young people who want to get a taste of what life in Canada will be like and get a foot in the door to ultimately move here.
8. Moving2Canada
Specifically designed for newcomers to Canada, this job board will help job seekers find great entry positions to establish themselves in the Canadian job market.
9. LinkedIn
Not exclusively a job hunters website, LinkedIn also provides networking and recruitment opportunities. Hunting for positions within your field in Canada is simple enough though, simply set the parameters and see what there is on offer. The benefit of LinkedIn is that nearly all Canadian companies have a presence.
10. Glassdoor
Much like Indeed, Glassdoor is one of the world's biggest international job posting sites. There are hundreds of thousands of opportunities available on the site in Canada.
Now that you know the top 10 free job posting sites in Canada, let’s take a look at how to obtain a Canadian work visa.
How to Work in Canada as a Foreigner
There are several ways to work in Canada as an immigrant. It all just depends on the occupation they will be doing when in Canada.
Good to know!
There are two main Canadian work visa types. They are:
- Open work permit; and
- Employer-specific work permit.
A great way to obtain an open work permit is through the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
What is the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)?
The PGWP is for international students who have graduated from a college or university in Canada. Please note that the school they have graduated from needs to be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), the institution will also need a COVID-19 readiness plan.
Who can apply for a PGWP?
Foreign nationals will need to meet the following criteria in order to apply for an open work permit through the PGWP:
- The graduate will need to have completed an academic, vocational, or professional training program from an eligible school. The study program needs to lead to a diploma, degree or honours;
- They will need to be a full-time student;
- The graduate will need a transcript and an official letter from the DLI as proof that they have met all requirements of the specific program; and
- The graduate needs to have or had a valid study permit.
The graduates' open permit will be valid for anywhere between eight months to three years. The validity depends on how long their study program was.
The Canadian work experience that they will gain plays an important factor in immigration. This is because foreign nationals with a PGWP can eventually apply for Canadian permanent residency through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), which falls under the Express Entry system.
To obtain an employer-specific permit, foreigners can apply through work visa programs such as the Global Talent Stream and the Caregivers stream.
Global Talent Stream
The Global Talent Stream (GTS) was designed to speed up the timeline of hiring foreign workers to fill certain occupations when there are no Canadian citizens or permanent residents available to fill the roles. Through the GTS foreign skilled workers can receive their work permit within two weeks.
The GTS helps the growth of the economy by making sure that Canada’s businesses have the workforce they need while ensuring that Canadians and permanent residents have first preference to job opportunities.
There are two categories of employers available in the GTS. They are:
- Category A is for Canadian employers referred to the GTS by one of the participating designated partner organizations. Skilled workers hired for this category needs to have a postgraduate degree or around 5 years of experience.
- Category B - this category is for in-demand occupations where foreign skilled workers are hired who either earn a salary that is equal to or more than the wage average for the certain position.
Home Child Care Provider Pilot
The Home Child Care Provider pilot is a five-year program that allows foreign skilled workers to obtain an employer-specific work permit. A great advantage of this pilot program is that successful candidates will have the opportunity to become Canadian permanent residents.
What are the requirements?
Candidates will need to have work experience as a child care provider, NOC 4411. Other occupations titles under this NOC is:
- babysitter;
- child care live-in caregiver;
- nanny; and
- parent’s helper
What are the Important Factors to Securing a Job in Canada?
A Canadian Style Resume
Applicants need to adapt their CV or resume to reflect what a Canadian employer wants to see. An example of this is highlighting their achievements rather than duties and avoiding long paragraphs.
English and French Language Proficiency
Their ability to effectively communicate in either English or French, Canada’s official languages, will be very important to their potential employer. The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) test will inform candidates of their language proficiency level and will come in handy later on if they decide to stay in Canada permanently.
Qualifications or Certifications
Foreign nationals need to ensure they know the requirements to practice for their specific profession in the province they want to live in. It may also be smart to consider a foreign Education Credential Assessment (ECA) so that potential employers can see their qualifications are up to the Canadian standards.
Once potential employees have found their dream job on one of the top 10 free job posting sites in Canada, the next step is to start the journey of applying for a Canadian visa.