Job posting sites
Looking for a new position? We've pulled together many job posting sites, search engines and directories to help you. See work search tips for more help planning your strategy!
Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites.
General (Canada)
Use these to see a cross-section of opportunities—who's hiring and where.
Quick links
Jobs in BC
- BC SPCA
- WorkBC
- BCJobs.ca
- Greater Victoria Victoria Chamber of Commerce
- Victoria Jobs
- BC's Top 100 Employers (employer directory)
Jobs across Canada
- Adzuna
- BC SPCA
- Careerjet
- Glassdoor
- Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) (jobs in the federal service)
- Jobshark
- Job Bank
- Monster
- Talent.com
- Canada Job Bank
- Workopolis
- Canada's Top 100 Employers (employer directory)
Summer jobs
Looking for a local summer job? Summer is a popular season for jobs related to tourism, hospitality, transportation, special events, parks, recreation and summer camps and programs. Many organizations offer special short-term hiring opportunities only available in summer.
These employers can give you some ideas (supplement with the many other sites listed on this page!).
- BC Ferries
- Calgary Stampede
- Fairmont Empress
- GoToHR (BC tourism and hospitality)
- Government of Canada Federal Student Work Experience Program
- Government of Canada Job Bank
- Grouse Mountain – Vancouver
- Horne Lake Caves
- Hotel Grand Pacific – Victoria
- RLC Park Services
- Student Works Painting
Working in the legal cannabis industry in Canada
As of October 17, 2018, cannabis is legal in Canada.
To apply to positions in the legal cannabis industry, you must be legally eligible to work for a Government of Canada authorized licensed producer of cannabis based on federal and provincial industry legislation.
Accepting employment in the legal cannabis industry in Canada could impact your entry to other countries. Traveling to another country for reasons related to the cannabis industry may deem you inadmissible now and in the future.
Previous use of cannabis, or any other substance prohibited by local law, could also result in you being denied entry to your destination country. You are responsible for learning about the laws of the countries you intend to visit.
Learn more about cannabis in the workplace.
Applying for jobs with licensed psychedelic substance researchers or developers
By applying to jobs with licensed psychedelic substance researchers or developers, you acknowledge that you understand accept the following risks:
- You must be legally eligible to work for a Government of Canada authorized licensed researchers or developer of psychedelic substances based on federal and provincial industry legislation.
- Accepting a work term in the legal psychedelic research industry in Canada could impact your entry to other countries. Traveling to another country for reasons related to this industry may deem you inadmissible now and in the future. Previous use of psychedelic substances, or any other substance prohibited by local law, could also result in you being denied entry to your destination country. You are responsible for learning about the laws of the countries you intend to visit.
By industry
Use these to see what kinds of opportunities exist in your field and what experience and qualifications they require. There's also a section on freelance work that applies to all sectors.
Accounting and auditing
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Arts and culture
- Alliance Jobs
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Cultural Works
- Hollywood North Extras
- Jeff Gaulin’s job board
- Mandy.com (film and TV production resources)
- Media Job Search Canada
- Quill and Quire
- Work in Culture
Specific employers
Banking and finance
- eFinancialCareers.ca (for opportunities in Toronto and the US)
- InsuranceWorks.ca
- Job Wings
Banks and credit unions
Business and administration
Communications, marketing and public relations
Community, social services and non-profits
Specific employers
- Beacon Community Services
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Burnside Gorge Community Centre
- Cridge Centre for the Family
- Esquimalt Neighbourhood House
- Fairfield Gonzales Community Association
- Fernwood Community Centre
- James Bay Community School Centre
- John Howard Society of Victoria
- Our Place Society
- Victoria Cool Aid Society
Education (K-12)
Education (K-12)
- Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
- Education Canada
- Jobs in Education
- Make a Future: Careers in BC Education
Victoria area school districts
- School District 61 (Greater Victoria)
- School District 62 (Sooke)
- School District 63 (Saanich)
- School District 64 (Gulf Islands)
Other Victoria area schools
Education (Post-Secondary)
Education (post-secondary)
BC post-secondary institutions
- BCIT
- Camosun College
- Capilano University
- Douglas College
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Royal Roads University
- Simon Fraser University
- Thompson Rivers University
- Trinity Western College
- University of British Columbia
- University Canada West
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Island University
Engineering and technology
- Aecon
- Arup
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC)
- BC Tech Association
- Careers in oil and gas
- Energyjobline
- Engineering central
- Geotab Careers
- HVAC Job Centre
- InfoTechVI
- New scientist jobs
- Rigzone
- T-Net BC
- TechCareers
- TechJobs
- VIATeC
Specific employers
Environment, ecology and life sciences
Freelance work
Short-term freelance work is becoming more popular and more possible, thanks to sites that connect talent to need. Here are just a few sites to get you started:
- Fiverr (international)
- Workhoppers (North American focus)
- UpWork (a place for employers to find freelancers, plus some useful resources to get started as a freelancer)
- Toptal
Government
- Govjobs.ca (links to federal, provincial and municipal job posting sites across Canada)
Municipal/regional
- Capital Regional District
- Central Saanich
- Civic Info BC (job postings at the municipal level across BC)
- Civicjobs.ca (job postings at the municipal level across Canada)
- Esquimalt
- Langford
- North Saanich
- Oak Bay
- Saanich
- Sidney
- Sooke
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- View Royal
Provincial/territorial
- Alberta
- BC
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Federal
International
Health
- Canadian Nursing Assistants job site (Senior Care)
- Health Match BC
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- Alberta Health Services
- Pharma Job
Specific employers
Manufacturing, supply chain, fashion and construction
Mining, oil and gas
Recreation and sport
Recreation centres and facilities
- Saanich Parks and Recreation
- SEAPARC Recreation
- Esquimalt Recreation
- Oak Bay Recreation
- Panorama Recreation Centre
- West Shore Parks and Recreation
Summer camps
Sales and service
Victoria area shopping centres
Tourism and hospitality
- All retail jobs
- Go2 Job Board
- Hotel Career
- Can Jobs.com
- H Careers
- Hospitality For Hire
- Professional Convention Management Association
Specific employers
- Butchart Gardens
- Horne Lake Caves
- Intrawest
- Oak Bay Marine Group
- Orca Sprit Adventures
- Prince of Whales
- Victoria Carriage Tours
- Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort