The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly impacted the economy and job market in Canada, but healthcare and the grocery delivery and retail industries are hiring to meet rising demand. At Arrive, our goal is to support newcomers in every way we can. From how to find a job during COVID-19 and beyond to newcomer employment in the time of coronavirus, we’ve published numerous articles around COVID-19 in the past few weeks to help you confidently navigate this challenging time.
Here is a list of tools, resources, and employers who are hiring so you can continue your job search. We’ll update this list on a regular basis — check back often.
Companies that are hiring in Canada amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Last updated: Aug 14, 2020
Industry: Retail
| Company: Walmart Canada Number of positions: 20+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Warehouse and delivery workers, for stores and distribution centres |
Company: Save-On-Foods Number of positions: 90+ Location: Western Canada Role(s): Various, including personal shoppers, cashiers, clerks, and pharmacists |
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| Company: Dollarama Number of positions: Thousands Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various, from store associates to managers |
Company: Loblaws Number of positions: 1,400+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various (including Operations, Distribution, Retail and more) |
| Company: Instacart Number of positions: 300,000 (North America) Location: Across Canada Role(s): Personal shoppers |
Company: Goodfood Number of positions: 60+ Location: Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario Role(s): Various (including Operations, Logistics, Customer Support) |
| Company: LCBO Number of positions: 120+ Location: Across Ontario Role(s): Customer Service Representatives |
You may be able to find more opportunities by phoning or emailing the grocery stores in your neighbourhood.
Industry: Healthcare
| Company: Dialogue Number of positions: 20+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various, including nurse clinicians and practitioners, social workers and psychologists |
Company: Alberta Health Services Number of positions: Not Available Location: Alberta Role(s): Various, including nurses, doctors and technicians |
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| Company: Apotex Number of positions: 40+ Location: Across Ontario Role(s): Various |
Company: VON Canada Number of positions: 250+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various (including Admin, Client Care, and Management) |
| Company: Sienna Living Number of positions: 375+ Location: Across Ontario and British Columbia Role(s): Various |
Industry: Food & Beverages
| Company: Pepsico Beverages Canada Number of positions: 85+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various |
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Industry: Customer Service
| Company: 24/7 Intouch Number of positions: 400 Location: Winnipeg Role(s): Customer service representatives |
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Industry: e-Commerce
| Company: Amazon Number of positions: 900+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various |
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Industry: Manufacturing
| Company: InkSmith Number of positions: Not Available Location: Kitchner, Ontario Role(s): Machine Operators, Assembly Line Personnel, Support & Administration |
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Industry: Engineering
| Company: FNX-INNOV Number of positions: 135+ Location: Quebec Role(s): Various |
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Industry: Fashion
| Company: SSENSE Number of positions: 65+ Location: Quebec Role(s): Various |
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Industry: Technology
| Company: SOTI Number of positions: 110+ Location: Across Ontario Role(s): Various |
Company: Ubisoft Number of positions: 190+ Location: Across Canada Role(s): Various |
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The Canadian COVID-19 list of hiring companies
A list of 2,000+ open positions compiled by HR leaders in the Canadian tech community.
Resources for finding employment opportunities in Canada
BC JobConnect
A customized online tool connecting job-ready newcomers to employers in British Columbia.
We Work Remotely
A site that helps you find remote work opportunities. It is the largest remote work community in the world.
The Help List
A tech talent list, created by the non-profit, The Help List, for those who are out of work due to the pandemic and are looking for any sort of employment in the technology sector. You can fill out a form to have your name added to the list.
Skill-building resources and career tools for job seekers
Thrive offers software tools such as resume builder, job search software, networking tools and more to anyone looking for their next job opportunity. They’re currently offering a 3-month complimentary access to Thrive if you lost your job due to the impacts of COVID-19 or if your former employer has fewer than 50 employees.
Provides free training, tools and templates for defining your career path, discovering your talents, crafting an elevator pitch and enhancing your interviewing skills to help you to succeed in your job search.
Arrive offers free career and job preparation tools and resources such as articles, webinars, guides, and downloadable resume templates for newcomers in Canada.
We hope that you find these tools and resources useful and that they motivate you to continue to stay optimistic. For those experiencing stress and anxiety, you can refer to some helpful resources for mental health and well-being.
You can use the following Arrive resources to prepare for your job search, even before you arrive in Canada.
Arrive is with you every step of the way. |
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