Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the Canadian job market but as the country is gradually opening up, things aren’t just doom and gloom and lay-offs anymore. Recently there has been a surge in jobs available. Whether you’re looking for post-Covid employment or need a career change, you may find just the job for you if you know where to look. Here are some of the Canadian companies hiring right now.

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Dollarama
Retail companies across Canada are still hiring workers to meet increased demand. Dollarama, for instance, currently has hundreds of jobs listed on their website. These are mainly for store associates, team leaders and store managers and there are positions available at stores throughout Canada.

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EllisDon Corporation
EllisDon Corporation is one of the many construction companies hiring right now, with dozens of jobs currently open. These range from trades like plumbers to offsite jobs like project managers and accountants. The available positions are based mainly in Ontario and British Columbia. If you’re looking for a long-term job in the construction industry it’s worth knowing that EllisDon Corporation is one of the companies with the best pension plans in Canada.

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Simon Fraser University
Universities across Canada are gearing up for the start of the school year, at this stage mainly recruiting for positions in administration. Simon Fraser University, for instance, lists nearly 40 jobs on their careers page, for positions like administrative assistant, communications associate and admissions coordinator, to be based at the university’s Vancouver and Burnaby campuses.
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National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces
Joining the Canadian Armed Forces doesn’t mean you have to become a soldier. In fact, the dozens of jobs currently listed by National Defence and Canadian Armed forces include positions as diverse as dental technicians, divers, ESL teachers and musicians. You may not have much choice about where in Canada you’ll be posted but if you’re starting your career, the Canadian Armed Forces offer one of the best job perks in Canada: free tuition.

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SOTI
Mobile tech company SOTI currently lists nearly one hundred positions on their website, mostly based at its Mississauga headquarters. These include straight-up tech jobs like software developer but also positions like graphic designer, account manager and legal counsel.
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