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Job Bank Canada: How to Search, Filter and Set Up Job Alerts
A plain guide to Job Bank, the Government of Canada job site, with tips on its search filters, free Job Alerts, Job Match, wage reports and how to apply safely.
Job Bank is the Government of Canada's national job site, and it is one of the best free places to start a job search anywhere in the country. It brings together postings from employers who advertise directly on Job Bank and jobs collected from other job boards, then lets you narrow them down with practical filters. You can search without an account, but a free account unlocks Job Alerts and other tools that save time.
What Job Bank is
Job Bank is run by the federal government and covers every province and territory. Alongside the job search, it offers career planning information, labour market information and a Wage reports tool that lets you compare what you could earn in different parts of the country or between occupations. There is also a résumé builder with templates and a mobile app for searching on the go.
There are two account levels. A standard account needs only an email address and gives you job search tools and résumé templates. A Job Bank Plus account adds Job Match, which matches you with jobs that suit your skills, lets you apply directly from some postings and gives you status updates on your applications.
Who it suits
Job Bank suits almost anyone looking for work in Canada, but it is especially strong for hourly and hands-on jobs: drivers, warehouse workers, cleaners, cooks, retail staff, care workers and the trades. Because the filters include employment groups, it also helps people looking for employers who support youth, newcomers, older workers, veterans, Indigenous people or persons with disabilities. Students can use the youth page, which points to Canada Summer Jobs postings each spring, paid internships and apprenticeships.
How to search well
Start with a job title and a city, postal code or province on the search page, then use the filters on the results page:
- Date posted: choose the last 48 hours to see the freshest postings first.
- Hours of work: full time or part time.
- Period of employment: permanent, term or contract, seasonal or casual.
- Work location: on site, remote, hybrid, or "on the road job" for driving and travelling roles.
- Language at work: English, French, or English and French.
- Job source: verified jobs, jobs from external job boards, or government jobs, with an option to exclude placement agency jobs.
- Type of job: student jobs, apprentice jobs and internships, or exclude them.
Try several titles for the same work. A forklift driver might be listed as a "lift truck operator", and a cleaner as a "light duty cleaner" or "janitor". Sorting by date posted helps you apply early.
Set up Job Alerts
Job Alerts are a free email service that sends you new postings every day that match your search. Sign in, run a search with the filters you want, then create a Job Alert from that search. Set up separate alerts for each job title or city you are interested in, and check them each morning so you can apply while a posting is new.
How to apply
Each posting explains how to apply: through Job Bank (for Job Bank Plus users), by email, through the employer's own website or in person. Read the requirements carefully, tailor your résumé to the duties listed and keep a simple list of where you applied and when. If a posting asks for a licence, certificate or safety training, mention it clearly near the top of your résumé.
Stay safe
Job Bank lets you filter for verified jobs, but you should still be careful, especially with postings that come from external job boards. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's advice is simple: never send deposits or pay fees for a job. Be wary of offers you never applied for, recruiters using free web-based email addresses, interviews held only by text message and requests to receive money into your bank account. Never pay a fee to apply, and share your Social Insurance Number only after you have accepted a genuine job offer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Job Bank free to use?
Yes. Searching, setting up Job Alerts and creating an account are free. No legitimate employer on Job Bank should ask you to pay a fee to apply.
What is the difference between a standard account and Job Bank Plus?
A standard account gives you job search tools and résumé templates. Job Bank Plus adds Job Match, which matches you with suitable jobs, and lets you submit applications directly from some postings.
Can I find remote jobs on Job Bank?
Yes. Use the Work location filter and choose Remote or Hybrid. You can also exclude remote jobs if you only want on-site work.
Does Job Bank show what a job pays?
Many postings list a wage, and the separate Wage reports tool lets you compare earnings by occupation and location. Pay always varies by employer and region.
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