Job search sites can save you time during your work search because they search only for jobs.
These sites scan job-related websites, job boards and employer sites for jobs by the category and location you choose. It then links you directly to the employer’s or recruiter’s website.
Because general search sites (like Google or Bing) scan widely across the internet to find any item that includes your search term, search results often return information that isn’t relevant to your work search. Sorting through this information takes time.
Employers often advertise jobs to find the right employee quickly. The job ad may ask for different things. For example:
- The ad may ask you to call the company.
- The ad may ask you to email the company.
- The ad may ask if you are bondable.
- The ad may ask for a current criminal record check.
- The ad may ask for a cover letter and resume.
- The ad may ask you to come in or go to their website and fill out an application form.
Companies post job ads in lots of places. You should think carefully about where you will look for job ads, and it's is a good idea to make a work search plan.
Canadian job search sites include:
Aboriginal Job Board
A national First Nations job site and specialized employment community focused on helping members of the Indigenous community find suitable employment. You can find employers dedicated to hiring Indigenous Canadians.
Alberta Public Service Jobs
A list of all opportunities open to the public and non-salaried employees of the Alberta Government.
Alberta Job Centre
Lets you search for jobs in Alberta by keyword and city. You can also browse jobs posted by featured Alberta employers.
Amundio
Sleek, simple and lets you search or browse by location or position. Posts opportunities in a range of fields in cities across Canada.
Canada Youth Works
Part of a national online employment community focused on helping youth across Canada find jobs. They work with employment centres, schools, not-for-profit resources, and social enterprises to share positions nationwide. Through this network, they can connect youth to employers and government-funded resources.
Career Builder
Search for jobs across Canada or browse jobs in top categories and locations. Also offers tools such as resume upload and job recommendations, and features information about top employers.
Career Jet
Presents searchable job categories by industry and location, and includes jobs across Canada and the world. You can fine-tune results by part- or full-time, permanent, contract, temporary, voluntary, or training.
CareerBeacon
An online recruitment and talent management site in Canada. You can use filters such as remote only, location, job type, or job category.
Charity Village
Specializes in jobs at all levels in the non-profit sector across Canada, with volunteer opportunities as well.
Eluta
Lets you search for jobs in Canada using keywords and locations, then filters results by suggesting more specific job titles, other locations, and top employers.
EnergyJobShop
Consolidates and organizes job leads from a variety of sources including oil and gas specific job fairs.
Glass Door
Offers job searches in locations across Canada as well as company-specific information on salaries, reviews of employers, and examples of questions asked by specific employers during interviews. Offers a mobile app as well.
Indeed Canada
Lets you search using job title, keywords or company name plus location. You can filter results by salary range, location and job type (permanent, contract, part-time, etc.).
JobGurus
An easy, clutter free, ad free, spam free job search experience, complete with email alerts, RSS feeds, and job match functionality.
JobOffer.com
The first AI-powered job search platform in Alberta. It utilizes advanced technologies to connect candidates with suitable employment. The more you interact with the system, the better it becomes at finding jobs that you really want.
Jobs.ca
A job search site with the usual search function (job title, skills, keywords plus location) that also offers links to specialized work search engines, such as HRjob.ca for jobs in human resources or Aerojobs.ca for jobs in the aeronautical sector.
Mobilize
A national employment initiative providing guaranteed hours, year round or seasonal placements, and complimentary or subsidized housing with all positions.
Monster
Browse or search for jobs in Canada by category, location or company, and save jobs by creating an account.
New Canadian Jobs
An employment and active job resource for new immigrants and newcomers to Canada. All employers on their network have specifically made an effort to integrate new arrivals into their existing teams.
Simply Hired
Lets you search for jobs using keywords and location or browse by categories that include top job titles, top companies and top locations.
Talent.com
Search using keywords, job titles or company name plus location in Canada or other countries. Offers a list of popular searches containing both locations and job sectors.
Talent Egg
A job search site specializing in work for students or recent graduates. Includes internships as well as co-op, entry level, student and summer jobs.
WorkAndTravelJobs.com
Contains a collection of work and travel positions across Canada.
Workopolis
A work search engine with the usual functions that also offers a resource section containing articles and advice about a range of topics, such as tips on what to include in a resume or how to negotiate a salary.
Wow Jobs
Upload your resume and search for jobs using keywords and location. Searches job boards and employment and career sites across Canada.
ZipRecruiter
An online employing marketplace powered by AI-driven smart matching technology. The "Get Recruited" initiative lets you opt-in to get recruited by employers across every industry and experience level.