How can Job Bank help you find a job?

We have a great variety of jobs

Over one million new jobs in the private and public sectors are advertised on Job Bank every year, and thousands every day.

We offer flexible tools

On Job Bank, you are in control. We offer a variety of tools and services that can simplify every step of your job search. Our tools give you the flexibility you need to find the right jobs... Or to let them come to you.

We’re trusted

We make sure Job Bank is safe and reliable for everyone. No wonder why so many Canadians trust it. Over 270,000 employers use Job Bank and around 200,000 job seekers visit it every day.

Let us show you how it works.

Job Search Browse through jobs

Over 80,000 jobs are currently on Job Bank! Simply enter a job title and location (or other keywords), and a list of results will appear.

Too many results? Use the filters to narrow them down and find exactly what you are looking for. For even more precise results, you can use our Advanced Search.

How to search for job opportunities
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How to search for job opportunities

Transcript

Title page: This video explains how to search for jobs on Job Bank, the Government of Canada’s free-to-use job board.

Page 1: To start your search, type a job title or other keywords into the search bar. Then enter the name or the postal code of the location where you want to work in Canada.

Click on the search button.

Page 2: You can now see a list of available jobs that best match your search criteria.

Page 3: You can sort these jobs by date posted or distance.

Page 4: Next, narrow your search results by selecting job filters from the menu on the left side of the page.

For example, you can adjust the distance radius to see only results within a specific distance from your preferred work location.

You can also filter your results by hours of work, salary, period of employment, and other criteria. You can even limit your results to jobs that allow remote work. 

Page 5: To find even more filters and further customize your job search, click on “Advanced” right beside the “Search” button.

Page 6: On the “Advanced Search” page, you can access additional filters such as “Job categories” and “Intended applicants”.

Once you have selected your search filters, click on “View results”.

Page 7: On the results page, you will notice job postings from various sources.

Job Bank collaborates with multiple job boards to help job seekers find everything in one place.

The icon at the left of each job title tells you whether the job was originally posted on a partner job board, or directly on Job Bank by a verified employer.

Page 8: Now that you have chosen your search criteria and filters, click on “Create alert” if you want to receive email notifications when new job postings that match your selection are published on Job Bank.

Page 9: You are now ready to search for your next job opportunity!

Job Alerts Get notified of new jobs

New jobs are advertised on Job Bank every day. To keep up, let new jobs that match your interests come to you by email through Job Alerts.

Just do a search, click on “Create an alert with this search” and enter your email address. After that, you’ll get emails notifying you of new jobs matching your search criteria once a day.

You can modify your alerts, create new ones or unsubscribe at any time.

How to Use Job Alerts
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How to Use Job Alerts

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Title page: How to activate Job Bank’s Job Alerts.

Page 1: Begin by searching for a job or location using Job Search. You can adjust the filters to best fit your search. Once you are satisfied with your selections, click "Create an alert with this search".

Page 2: Enter your email address.

Page 3: Job Bank will send you a code to confirm your subscription.

Page 4: When new job opportunities that match your criteria are found, Job Bank will send you an email.

Mobile App Look for jobs on the go

Always on the go? Try the Job Bank Mobile App to look for jobs on mobile.

You can:

  • Scroll or swipe through all jobs advertised on Job Bank, or see who’s hiring near you.
  • Create alerts for your search and get notifications when matching jobs are advertised.
  • Add jobs that interest you to your favourites to view them offline and get reminder notifications before they expire.

The app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.

The Job Bank Mobile App
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The Job Bank Mobile App

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Music is heard in the background.

 A construction worker is walking down the street while holding his cellphone in one hand. He is browsing job postings on the Job Bank mobile app.

 NARRATOR: The Job Bank mobile app makes searching for jobs easy and convenient.

 A close-up of the Job Bank mobile app appears on the screen.

 NARRATOR: Search jobs close to where you live or anywhere in Canada.

 The construction worker is shown searching for construction jobs in Toronto on Job Bank’s mobile app.

 NARRATOR: Find out who is hiring in your area.

 A man sitting on a bench in a park is swiping left and right on his phone. He is looking at job postings for programmers in Montreal.

 NARRATOR: Swipe through jobs to speed up your search. Swipe right to add to your favourites.

 A person is riding a bicycle on the road. A close-up of the “Alerts” tab of Job Bank’s mobile app is visible on the screen.

 NARRATOR: Job Bank finds jobs that match your qualifications. Set alerts and create favourites to find new jobs even faster.

 The same cyclist is getting out of a farmer’s market with groceries.

 NARRATOR: The app also notifies you of closing dates on your favourite selections.

 A close-up of a notification from the Job Bank mobile app appears on the left side of the screen, while the cyclist is seen pulling out their phone from their pocket. The notification reads: Job Bank - Alerts: 10 new jobs found for marketing, Vancouver, BC.

 A woman is walking in the woods with her dog while holding her phone in her hands.

 NARRATOR: Job Bank works even offline so you can view your favourite jobs anytime, anywhere.

 A close-up of the Job Bank mobile app appears on screen. It shows that the woman is scrolling through saved jobs in the “Favourites” tab of the mobile app. A “No network connection” message is visible at the bottom of the tab.

 The scene then cuts to the Job Bank mobile app logo. The Apple App Store and Google Play logos appear at the bottom of the screen.

 NARRATOR: Find us on Google Play and the App Store.

 

The video ends with the Canada wordmark displayed on a white background.

Job MatchBe matched to jobs that suit you

Cut down on your job search time even further and only see jobs that you are actually qualified for with Job Match.

Job Match links your profile to advertised jobs, based on how well your experience and skills meet their requirements.

First, you have to create your own user account.

You’ll need:

  • Your social insurance number.
  • Your mother’s maiden name or parent’s last name at birth.
  • Your birth date.

You will only have to submit this information once to confirm your eligibility. The same is asked from employers, to keep Job Match safe for everyone.

Once you’ve created your user account, you can set up your Job Match profile!

  • First, select your preferences in terms of languages and locations.
  • Then, fill in your profile details with your qualifications, work experience and education. No need to write anything!
  • Just pick from thousands of pre-defined options.

You’ll get updates whenever new jobs matching your profile are advertised. Plus, employers will be able to preview your profile and invite you to apply.

Resume Builder Prepare to apply for a job

Finding a job that suits you is one thing, applying for it is another one. Job Bank can also help with that.

When you create a Job Match profile, you automatically get access to a pre-filled resume through the Resume Builder.

You can:

  • Pick a template that fits your needs
  • Customize the content
  • Download, print and save as many resumes as you want

You’ll also find practical tips and tricks.

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