Jobs and Careers

Jobsetc.

Jobs, careers, learning new skills, links to government services and information on workplace legislation. Great site for new Canadians seeking work.

WorkInfoNet – Ontario

Jobs, careers, education & training, labour market information, self-employment and workplace issues in Ontario.

Workopolis

Job search resource center and classified job listings from the Toronto Star and the Globe & Mail.

The Work Place

An information resource for a competitive labour market.

WowJobs

Search over 250,000 jobs from thousands of job boards, employment and career sites in Canada.

Charity Village – Career Centre Job Database

Complete range of job postings primarily in the Third Sector.

Eluta: The Search Engine for Jobs in Canada

A Searchable database of every new job posting in Canada.

Indeed: One Search.  All Jobs

Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages.

JobBoom

An online recruiting site that specializes in the Canadian job market.

JobCanada

Easy viewing of job postings in specific categories for the Toronto and surrounding areas. Updated every Friday at 4 p.m. plus free resume posting and live help.

Jobs Ontario

Ontario government job postings. View postings by category or search for a particular job. Links to other government employment resources.

JobShark

Free online recruitment center where job seekers can look for employment by company, location or category. Registration is required.

Monster Board Canada

Thousands of Canadian jobs updated daily. Searchable by location, keyword and category.

PlusJobs Canada

Search for jobs on many recruiters’ and company home pages. Includes high tech, skilled and unskilled labour, construction, industrial, marketing, administration and management jobs. No registration required.

Sapphire Canada

Canadian engineering and technical jobs.

Public Service Commission

Federal Government job postings. Lists internships, full-time and part-time postings for job seekers of all abilities.

Township of Terrace Bay Job Bank

Local job postings posted to the Township’s website.

Monster Board – Career Advice

Features a resume builder and multiple resume storage. Tips on creating & using electronic resumes. Test your answers in a safe environment when you practice a “virtual interview” on this site.

nextSteps – Job Seeking

General guidelines for writing an effective cover letter and resume. Find out why the common questions are asked at an interview. See also tips on telephone interviews, interview blunders and an interview game.

Employment Ontario Job Search Skills

Links to other sites with reliable resume, cover letter and interview information.

Quintessential Careers – Career Resources Toolkit

Tips on the fundamentals and different styles of letters and resumes. Tests and quizzes for job seekers.

Guidance in Finding Work

Essential Skills

Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, thinking, problem solving, social & learning skills accurately defined for 170 occupational profiles.

Labour Market Information

Uses data from local statistics and sources to demonstrate occupations in demand and salaries associated with posted jobs.

Career Path Development

Canadian Career Page

Hundreds of different career areas and skills tests. Learn about current labour market trends.

Exploring Occupations

Alphabetical list of occupations with web links to related career information.

Mapping Your Future: Planning a Career

A ten step plan geared to choosing a career and reaching career goals.

nextSteps – Career Planning

Self discovery tools lead into career options and finally an occupational path.

Career Outlook

Job Futures – Canada

Profiles of all NOC groups, skills/education required, prospects and salaries.

Job Futures – Ontario

Information on the current trends and future outlook for 157 occupations common to Ontario.

Kiersey Temperament Sorter (Based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

Select The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II – an online personality questionnaire.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S.)

Descriptions of job titles, working conditions, required skills/education, earnings & prospects in a wide range of occupations.

Education

Distance Education Links

Alphabetical listing of all distance education web opportunities in Ontario.

nextSteps – Education and Training

Step by step career planning/education advice.

School Finder Online

Directory of 700 Canadian universities, colleges and career colleges, admission requirements, costs, programs and contact details.

Skills Training

Apprentics Trades

A collaborative effort between community partners in Durham Region and the governments of Ontario and Canada to deliver online skilled trades information.

WorkSmartOntario

Ministry of Labour workplace safety website for young and new workers.

Application Centres

Ontario College Application Services

Application processing center for Ontario’s colleges.

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

Central bureau for processing admission applications to Ontario universities.

Education Financing

National Student Loans Service Centre

Information on applying for, maintaining, status and repaying student loans.

OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)

Complete an online loan application or renewal for free.

Scholarships Canada

A comprehensive database of all Canadian scholarships, awards and bursaries. Information on loans, applications and budget planning included.

Studentawards: Free Scholarship Search Service

Database of thousands of awards for both Canadian and U.S institutions.

New Canadians’ Professional Accreditation

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Advises foreign individuals on necessary requirements to have their credentials assessed and recognized in Canada.

Ministry of Education. Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities – Internationally Trained Workers’ Access to Professions and Trades

Ontario’s information site for internationally trained workers.

Experience / Internship / Volunteer Programs

CareerEdge – Home Page

Canada’s youth internship program for high school, college and university students.

StudyAbroad

Opportunities for high school, college and university students to learn while travelling the globe.

Canadian Trade Index

Search by product, trademark or company name. Enhanced services include CBC & CME business news and links to municipalities.

STRATEGIS – Canadian Company Capabilities

Searchable datebase featuring 60,000 Canadian Businesses.

STRATEGIS – Specialized Directories

An A-Z listing of business sector directories plus professional and trade associations.

The Top 1000

Report on Business Top 1000 Canadian companies published annually. Links to top ranking private & technical companies, Crown Corporations and largest employers.