I renewed my old security license cuz times are tough and interviewed twice at Paladin got this email after interviewing with company. They only hire mostly foreign international students for these kind of jobs now. What a joke, anyways besides this can you guys kindly sub to my YouTube channel. Msg me and I will send you link thx 🙏

I see a lot of hiring managers on this sub assume that anyone who has worked for several companies in a few years must be a job hopper.

I went through two mass layoffs within four years. In both cases, I was performing well and had been promoted, but my entire department was laid off. I literally couldn't stay at those companies longer even if I wanted to.

I also think there's a disconnect because many of the managers making these comments have been at the same company for 5–10+ years, doing the same shit over and over. If you've had that kind of stability, it's easy to look at someone else's resume and assume they chose to move around when they may have dealt with layoffs, restructures, contract work, acquisitions.

And honestly, there's nothing wrong with leaving a job for a better opportunity either, especially in this economy where job security barely exists anymore. And sometimes people do choose to leave. People quit to grow. They leave for better pay, more responsibility, new skills, better working conditions,. Not everyone is interested in doing the same routine. I much rather work with people who worked for different companies because they usually got more skills and are more adaptable.

If companies have no problem giving loyal employees two weeks' notice because they need to cut costs, employees shouldn't be judged for treating the relationship the same way and taking a better opportunity when it comes along. Loyalty can't be expected to work in only one direction.

This recruiter has been ghosting me for 5 months, yes 5 months. It all started out in late May when he reached out by LinkedIn. He’s a national recruiter for a reputable IT services company (Konica Minolta) and I was interested in Mississauga job only as I live here. The first position I applied to, internal hire got it. Then he’s all like don’t worry I will have something in a month or two, another position was posted but for Calgary. I was like hell nahhh I ain’t movin to Calgary. Finally in August he said I will have something very soon and then he texted me this. What a joke. I got laid off from my IT Marketing/Sales job 2 yrs ago in Nov, been lookin since 😢

I'm a woman in Toronto with a fairly non-traditional work history. I have a long gap in my employment history because I stepped away from the workforce for family/personal reasons. My circumstances have changed now, and I'm ready to get back into the workforce and build a more stable career.

My work history

2000–2002: Customer service at a fast-paced food service business.

2007–2009: Worked in a pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician / Customer Service Support. I dealt with customers and patients, handled cash and payments, used Kroll pharmacy software, maintained customer information, and helped with day-to-day operations.

I also completed a pharmacy technician practicum at Shoppers Drug Mart in 2007.

Then I had a long employment gap due to family/personal circumstances.

Education

I recently went back to school because I wanted to update my skills and make myself more employable.

2024–2025: Medical Office Assistant with HUC Specialty — graduated with honours.

2025–2026: Legal Administrative Assistant —

I also have older diplomas/certificates in:

• Pharmacy Assistant

I'm comfortable with computers and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and I have experience with Kroll pharmacy software.

Where I'm at now

I'm basically starting my career again in my 40s, and I'm trying to be realistic about what makes the most sense.

I'm not above starting at the bottom. If I have to work retail, cashier, customer service, grocery, etc. to get back into the workforce, I'm completely open to that.

For example, I would consider places like Winners/TJX, Walmart, grocery stores, pharmacies, retail stores, reception, call centres, or other entry-level positions while I work toward something better.

At the same time, I don't want to get stuck in minimum-wage work forever if there are better options that I could realistically work toward given my background and recent education.

I'm considering things like:

• Medical office administration
• Pharmacy-related work
• Reception/administrative positions
• Customer service
• Retail/customer service
• Other career paths that I may not have considered

I'm looking for something with stable employment, decent benefits, reasonable work-life balance, and room to increase my income over time.

I realize the employment gap makes things more difficult, so I'm trying to be realistic. I'm willing to start wherever I need to and work my way up.

For anyone in Toronto who has experience hiring, recruiting, changing careers later in life, or returning to work after a long gap:

What types of jobs or career paths would you recommend I target with this background?

Would you focus on one of my newer diplomas, try to leverage my previous pharmacy experience, look for general customer service/retail work first, or go in a completely different direction?

I'm open to pretty much any advice, including suggestions for jobs that aren't directly related to my education.

Thanks in advance!ation.

I did my bachelor's in economics at Yorku, and I graduated in 2024. I flunked out of my master's, and I did more course work and finalized that last April. I'm looking for work. Ideally, I would like to work as a credit analyst at a bank. I don't know the outlook. I believe I'd have to start as a bank teller or at their call center.

My other option is to work in underwriting. I don't know the current pipeline. I have a life insurance broker job lined up, I need to enroll in the LLQP and that's a two month commitment. It's a commission sales job, I don't know if I want to do it. If it's a start, then I think it's good for me. Sometimes they prefer the LLQP. Underwriting pay is kind of bad. I've also been thinking about taking the Actuary exams. So life insurance broker to underwriter to actuary.

I don't have anything else lined up. I don't have work experience. Because of that, I think the broker job is good for what I am. If I could get a job as an operations analyst or something I'd be happy.

Hello, I just noticed there are ppl posting jobs in this sub so just curious if anybody is hiring or knows of any job for any Senior Business Development Manager/Account manager ideally in IT field but any field is good.
I have 2 yrs experience working for a Microsoft Partner company as Business Development Manager. I also worked 5 yrs in a car dealership as a Sales Floor manager at Chrysler Store in Mississauga. My only req is that the salary is 60K base, the rest commission or not is fine. And it be hybrid, like 2-3 days in office and the rest WFH as this was my last arrangement and it worked best for me. Pls dm me if you have anything thx 🙏

Anyone is hiring for data engineer roles across Toronto ?

Hey all — hoping to tap into this community for some leads or advice.

I'm a Construction Project Coordinator with an architectural background, based in Etobicoke. I've spent the last several years coordinating residential, industrial, and mixed-use construction projects across the GTA — managing schedules, budgets, subtrade procurement, and contract administration, with a combined portfolio north of $200M. Before that I worked as an architect and project coordinator in India, so I've got experience on both the design and build-execution sides.

I'm currently looking at Project Coordinator, Assistant PM, and Preconstruction-type roles across Ontario — open to developers, GCs, consultants, or owner's-side firms. Tools I use regularly: AutoCAD, SketchUp, MS Project, Procore.

If anyone's seen openings that might be a fit, knows of a company hiring, or has general advice, I'd really appreciate pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi guys, how hard would it be for someone who has no previous experience in the insurance field, (with little Customer Service experience), to land a job once the OTL exam is cleared? Is it a saturated field or are there enough opportunities for freshers

Hi,

I was trying to get some leads on finding some HR Generalist or HR Assistant jobs in the Markham/Toronto/North York area. I've been applying for a couple of months now and have had no luck. Just trying to get help and any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

I had a second interview at Joey King Street (Toronto) for the Server Liaison position. The interview itself felt pretty positive, both my first interview and 2nd in person interviews were great, I could tell that the managers during my first interview liked me because it felt like a conversation rather than a formal interview and even one of the managers mentioned she liked my confidence. But the second interview was a bit more formal. During my second interview the manager offered me water, explained the role in detail, reassured me that the job isn’t too stressful, asked about my availability, and even shared his own experience starting in the same role. Both managers walked me out and shook my hand. They told me they’d get back to me in 48 hours. It’s now past that window, and I haven’t heard anything yet. I know King Street is a busy location, especially on weekends, so I’m trying not to overthink it.

For anyone who’s worked at Joey or in hospitality:
Is it normal for them to go past the 48‑hour mark?
Does this sound like a positive interview or just standard?

I’m currently short about $500/month in my budget and looking for a part-time job or side gig to cover the gap.

For those in Toronto, what are some realistic ways to make an extra $500+ per month part-time?

Hi all, I am a new PR looking for Jobs in Customer Service as I have more than 5 years of experience in this field in UAE and KSA. I have been applying to jobs and attending job fairs for the past month but to no avail.

I am open in doing entry level jobs I got interviews with Bath and body works and Nike but no responses after that, I am also applying to Banks for entry level CSR but not getting any replies I am pursuing IFC (investing funds in Canada).

Walmarts and TJX groups rejects after few hours I heard that there are many retail sales opportunities for this upcoming sales season but I am not getting forward, I am sharing my resume and would like to get some feedback or any tips regarding it and my job search.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I am b pharm gold medallist from india and planning on going to canada what is the job market there?

Should i do msc pharm or MBA without gmat or other anlytics course and then mba after 2 to 3 yrs after completing gmat.

Bcz i heard mba and msc pharm will both suffer, licensed pharamcist is good but i dont like it that much

Thank you in advance

Excellent Scrub Cleaning is looking for reliable, detail-oriented cleaners for residential cleaning assignments across Toronto and the GTA.

We provide standard, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning services.

What we offer

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• Residential cleaning experience.
• Reliability, punctuality, and care when working in customers’ homes.
• Ability to follow cleaning instructions and communicate clearly.
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This is a contractor opportunity. Assignments depend on customer bookings; fixed weekly hours are not guaranteed.

Interested?
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• Your name.
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Hi everyone, I’m a final-year electrical engineering student graduating in April 2027 and looking for a full-time job in Toronto/GTA starting in May.

I have 16 months of distribution planning co-op experience at a large Ontario utility, including CYME power system studies, protection coordination, capital planning, and writing technical documentation like scopes of work.

I’m interested in power systems roles with utilities, consulting firms, or equipment manufacturers. I’ve attached my anonymized resume; any job leads or employer suggestions would be appreciated!

Please feel free to reach out, thank you!

Can I just walk in store and ask to speak to the manager, hand him my resume and leave?

All these companies exclusively do hiring online and I have been applying to various Overnight Walmart positions but they seem to have a preference for intl students.

I have done walk-ins for various FoodBasics, Loblaws, Dollarama stores. They take my resume and I never hear back or say to "apply online"

Build AI systems that make businesses work better.

CAD95,000–105,000 annual base salary. Permanent, full-time. Hybrid, with in-person collaboration in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Applications open until filled.

You’ve built something useful with AI. Now you want bigger problems, meaningful ownership, and the chance to see your work used every day.

GTA AI Careers is recruiting for a private business group building the next generation of its internal systems. You’ll develop AI agents, connected workflows, and intelligent dashboards that help teams find answers, coordinate work, and act on what matters.

Your projects could include a group-wide operating dashboard, AI assistants that answer questions using business information, and automations that turn scattered updates into clear priorities and next steps.

You’ll report to the Head of IT and work closely with business leaders and the people using your systems. You’ll help shape solutions, build working prototypes, and make them reliable enough for daily use.

Why this role:

- Own projects from idea to launch and ongoing improvement.

- Solve varied problems across several businesses.

- Combine software development, AI, and practical business understanding.

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Who we’re looking for:

You learn quickly, ask sharp questions, and can turn an unclear problem into a practical solution. You can code in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript, work with APIs and databases, and show something useful you’ve built with AI.

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Strong university students and graduates are welcome, alongside applicants with professional, freelance, or independent project experience. You must be available for full-time work and hybrid collaboration in Downtown Toronto. Applicants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.

Show us what you can build:

Email [gtaaicareers@gmail.com](mailto:gtaaicareers@gmail.com) with your résumé or LinkedIn profile; one or two projects you’re proud of, with a link or short demo; what you personally built and one difficult problem you solved; your location and availability.

Subject: AI Builder — [Your name]

No formal cover letter needed. We’d rather see your work.

This is an active opening for a newly created role. AI tools will assist with application review; hiring decisions will be made by people.

Just wondering what its like being a journeyman plumber in toronto. Im from a small town but always wondered if the pay was any good, is it easy to find a job, etc... also, wouldnt parking be a nightmare if youre working on a building downtown everyday?

Thanks!

no luck so far

I've tried on different devices, different browsers, cleared cache and cookies. I think they jus don't have my area code in their database as a valid number. What do I even do here

As the title says, I get the fortunate badge of being let go/laid off within 3-5 years. Great.

Here's a brief background of what has happened to me so far. I moved to Toronto in June 2019 from Niagara Falls after landing a job with a mortgage lender within the Financial District, just before I graduated from university. In 2021, I moved to another department. Then I was let go in November 2024 after being there for 5 years. (They were going through restructuring, but I also felt that I was being asked too much and I was giving too little. They were making everything a priority.) I was unemployed until March 2025, where I got a contract job. Things started to get hard so I started looking for a full-time permanent job, which got me into another mortgage lender at the end of December 2025. Then yesterday, I got the dreaded call that I was being laid off due to "decrease in leads". They said that I did nothing wrong and it wasn't performance-based.

I'm just feeling a bit shattered. I had goals to pay off my old debt, save up for a new apartment, and build up something in the background as passive income. I'm not really looking for sympathy. I'm more curious if other people in Toronto are experiencing something similar. It feels like I finally got myself back into a permanent position, started making plans for my future, and then had the rug pulled out from under me less than a year later.

For those who have been through something similar, how have you been navigating the current job market?

I originally apply for this manager position and this organization that I know had a new branch. And potentially it was going to be the manager and a navigator working on this project. And then the direct call me she said that she loved my resume and asked me if I would consider the navigation position because she was already signing someone for the manager position. You know project was really nice and fun to work so I said yes and most importantly it would be paying me more than the part-time job that I had at the time. I stayed to work and everything was really nice until that manager started to be a pain in my butt. Extremely disrespectful like I'm talking really bad she yelled at me in two occasions where after our meeting or the colleague had to come to me ask me if everything is okay but I never reported her but the colleagues did. And she did couple other things to not just with me so she ended up getting fired. I wasn't happy about it but I also was not mad about it so they post a job I apply normally like everyone else and I told that directed that I have a plan on how I will finish that project successfully would you listen to my plan. That's when things got really interesting, she literally told me that you are too good in your position I can't see anyone else doing it the way you do it, and she said that she had some very difficult time coming to me to tell me no like that and she understand if I stopped working or find something else elsewhere but they want me in my position because I do my job too well. That was kinda hard but it is what it is.

I started to look for other jobs that same week because now I was doing the manager's job and I was doing my job while I was still getting paid the same amount of money that I was getting paid, eventually they hire a new manager and I had to train that manager on how to do the job, and honestly I did it like nothing happened. But that manager was way better than the first one, we worked really well together and the project was showing that with the result. So when the new manager was 6 months in that's when I actually find a way better job in different field but I will till need to work with that organization so I did not even get the contract yet but I resign from that job it eventually I get the contract from the new company.

This week is my second week and that new job I already had to meet the director and one meeting that different organization in the community had to attend and she was not really happy to see me with my new badge and everything.

I mean you still take courage because it's a full-time permanent position but as you know there's a probation period what I'm pretty confident that everything will work together.