What does the Government of Canada Job Bank offer?
The Job Bank has over 100,000 listings in Canada and is updated daily. You can read all the job postings in English and French. Employers often use the job bank to advertise jobs for free.
Apart from browsing jobs, you can also explore trends in the labour market and get information on occupations you're interested in, including wages, demand, skills needed and more.
Other Job Bank features
In addition to job listings and labour market information, the Job Bank has some tools that can help you look for a job.
- Job Bank for Youth: Browse an up-to-date list of jobs specifically for students and youth.
- Job Match: Get instantly matched to job postings that suit your experiences and skills.
- Job Alerts: Receive notifications about new job postings.
- Resume Builder: Create a resume using a professional template. You can manage, edit, download, and print your resume anytime.
- Job Market Trends and Events: Find in-depth labour market information by region and sector.
Some features are only available if you register with the Job Bank and create an account.
They offer a “Standard” and “Plus” account. Both are free, but the Plus account offers more features and requires more information to activate.
To create a Plus account, you must provide your SIN number or Express Entry profile number and email address. For more information, read their Terms of Use for job seekers.
What features does the Job Bank have for newcomers?
If you have recently arrived in Canada, you can use the Job Bank for Newcomers webpage to:
- Browse job listings from employers that want to hire newcomers.
- Learn about your occupation and where to get your credentials recognized using their Foreign Credential Recognition Tool.
- Learn how to get a Social Insurance Number (SIN), improve your English or French, find services, and more.
Can the Job Bank help me choose a career?
The Job Bank offers many resources to help job seekers explore their options. You can:
- Plan your career
- Take career planning quizzes
- Explore and compare fields of study
- View job profiles to explore an occupation
You can also try our Pathways to the Future: Newcomer Youth Job Readiness Tool to get a customized report that can help you prepare for the workforce.