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// For newcomers to Canada 🍁

Jobs with employers who hire newcomers.

Every employer on hireDiverse posts here because they are actively recruiting across Canada’s employment equity groups — including newcomers, permanent residents and internationally trained professionals. Browse live roles below, free, with no account required.

// Four things that change your results

Most newcomers we hear from are not short on skill. They are getting filtered out on format, terminology and unanswered assumptions. These four fixes are the ones that move the needle first.

  1. 01

    Reformat your resume for Canada

    Two pages maximum, no photo, no date of birth, no marital status. Lead with a short summary that names your years of experience and your field, then reverse-chronological roles with measurable outcomes. Include the country beside each employer so your experience reads clearly.

  2. 02

    Translate your titles, not just your words

    A job title that is standard in your home country may not map to anything a Canadian recruiter searches for. Find the closest Canadian equivalent in the National Occupational Classification and use that phrasing in your resume headline and applications.

  3. 03

    Handle the credential question early

    If your occupation is regulated, start the assessment process before you apply — it is the single longest step. If it isn't regulated, say so plainly in your cover letter so nobody assumes there is a barrier that doesn't exist.

  4. 04

    Answer the 'Canadian experience' question head-on

    Name the transferable part directly: the regulatory environment you worked in, the scale of budgets or teams you managed, the clients or systems that are the same here. Employers on this board are looking for the match, not the passport.

// Common questions

Do I need Canadian experience to apply for these jobs?
No. Every employer posting on hireDiverse has committed to equitable hiring, which includes assessing international experience on its merits. If a posting lists Canadian experience as a hard requirement, it is usually about regulatory licensing (nursing, engineering, accounting), not general work history — the posting will say which.
Can I apply if I have an open work permit rather than PR?
Yes. Work authorization requirements are listed on each posting. Many employers on the board hire open work permit holders, protected persons and international graduates, not only permanent residents and citizens.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. hireDiverse is always free for job seekers. There is no account required to browse, and no fee at any stage. Employers pay to post; you never pay to apply.
Will my credentials from outside Canada be recognized?
It depends on the occupation. Regulated professions require assessment through the relevant provincial regulator or World Education Services. Most non-regulated roles do not require any formal assessment — your experience is assessed directly by the employer.
How often are new jobs added?
The board updates continuously as employers post. New listings appear on this page automatically, so it's worth checking back weekly or following the roles that match your field.

// Guides for job seekers

These employers are here on purpose.

Companies posting jobs on hireDiverse has chosen to invest in reaching candidates from underrepresented communities.