Canada’s lawmakers have made a historic decision to legalize the use of cannabis. Canadians have been allowed to use the drug medicinally since 2001, but they will soon be able to consume it recreationally. Bill C-45, better known as the Cannabis Act, was approved by the Senate on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, and is set… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Career Advice
Ontario Passes Pay Transparency Law to Help Narrow The Gender Pay Gap
Did you know Ontario is the first province to pass new pay transparency legislation designed to help close the gender pay gap? You might be asking, “what does this mean for me?” Here’s what you need to know, whether you’re an employer or an employee. The goal of the legislation, that passed Third Reading in… Read more »
6 Tips To Put Your Social Media Persona To Work and Help You Land A Job
The party you went to on the weekend may have been an epic evening you won’t soon forget. The dozens of selfies with your best buddies that you snapped with your cell phone camera are proof of that. But, do you want all that fun to come back to haunt you later when applying for… Read more »
Don’t Be a Pinocchio Job Seeker!
There is nothing easy about trying to land a job. For some, the process can take weeks or months, and this period is usually filled with frustration, disappointment and stress. It is for these reasons we often see job seekers, in an effort to shorten their search or improve their chances, decide to distort, exaggerate,… Read more »
Busted: The Myths Surrounding Staffing Agencies
With the rise of technology, the way we look for jobs has changed immensely. There was a time when you could pound the pavement, looking for ‘help wanted, enquire within’ signs. Nowadays, job seekers on the hunt for their next big opportunity are greeted by a sign telling them to ‘apply online.’ It’s hard not… Read more »
2018 Ontario Career Guide
With the new year upon us, the prospect of change and new beginnings are on a lot of people’s minds. However, the idea of change can often be a frightening one, especially when it involves a person’s career. Whether you are out of work and looking for something new, or thinking about making a switch… Read more »
Want an Excellent Job Reference? Then Take These Steps
When it comes to landing your next job, few aspects of the interview process carry as much weight or can be as impactful on a prospective employer as a reference – and this can be either a negative or a positive. And while nobody wants to receive a bad reference, two recent court cases that… Read more »
When You Can’t Find a Job in Ontario: What You Need To Know
Whether you’re ready to look for new challenges or find yourself suddenly unemployed, finding a job doesn’t happen overnight. Looking for a new job can be one of the most frustrating and stressful things you’ll ever do. And it can feel even worse if you’re looking for work in southwestern Ontario, where the population is… Read more »
Ontario Top Job Opportunity: Traffic Controller
Ontario businesses need traffic controllers. Despite instability in some areas of the job market, forklift operators remain in demand. A quick search of our job board and you’ll find traffic controller and other forklift positions that offer variety to help you find your dream job. Want to work full time? Prefer part time? Just looking… Read more »
Top Ontario Job Opportunity: Forklift Operator
Did you know that forklift operators remain in demand, despite uncertainty in the current job market? In fact, the job boards are filled with forklift operator vacancies in a variety of industries to choose from. Do you have what it takes to thrive at this in-demand career? Job Responsibilities As a forklift operator in Ontario,… Read more »