Here is who’s hiring this week in Ontario: Oct. 13 to Oct. 20

If you’re considering a career change this season, it just might be the perfect time to explore new opportunities. With several government and public sector job openings this week, there’s a variety of roles to consider including positions in healthcare, law enforcement and administration.

Here’s who is hiring from Oct. 13 to Oct. 20:

Firearms Technician
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Canadian Firearms Program is looking for a skilled Firearms Technician to join their team in Ottawa, Ontario. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialized area of law enforcement, ensuring the safe and effective management of firearms-related tasks.

Organization: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Salary: $73,341 to $83,385
Job Term: 1 vacancy
Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad
Application Closing Date: Jan. 23, 2025

Legal Counsel –  Ontario Regional Office

The Department of Justice Canada is hiring Legal Counsel for the Ontario Regional Office. Applicants must be eligible for membership in the Bar of a Canadian province or territory or the Chambre des notaries du Québec and have experience in legal services as counsel, articling student, or law clerk. This role provides an opportunity to work on litigation and policy matters in a dynamic, national sector.

Salary: $82,430 to $113,687
Location: Toronto, ON
Vacancies: 30
Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad
Application Closing Date: Ongoing

Cook

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is hiring for Cook positions at the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre. This role involves meal preparation, kitchen safety and supervising youth helpers in a high-volume facility.

Organization: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Location:  Brampton
Salary: $25.62 – $27.70 per hour
Job Term: 2 Permanent positions
Who Can Apply: Open to all candidates with required qualifications
Application Closing Date: Oct. 29, 2024

Senior Specialist, Model Validation

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is hiring for a Senior Specialist, Model Validation. This position involves overseeing model validation, financial stability, and risk management initiatives, supporting Canada’s housing sector.

Organization: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Location: Hybrid (Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Halifax, NS; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BC)
Salary: $99,646.37 – $124,557.97 per year
Job Term: Permanent Full-Time
Who Can Apply: Open to all qualified candidates
Application Closing Date: Open until filled

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

The Government of Canada is recruiting for student positions through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), offering opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles in various sectors.

Organization: Government of Canada
Location: Across Canada
Salary: $17.36 – $37.53 per hour
Job Term: Ongoing, with job opportunities available from an inventory
Who Can Apply: Full-time high school, CEGEP, college, or university students who plan to return to full-time studies in the next academic year
Application Closing Date: Ongoing

Carpenter, Cabinetmaker Instructor, Plumber and Electrician

Correctional Service Canada is hiring skilled tradespeople for CORCAN roles across Canada. These positions offer hands-on training for offenders in a correctional environment, supporting reintegration through employability programs in cabinetry, construction, and more.

Organization: Correctional Service Canada – CORCAN
Locations: Various across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan
Salary:

• Electrician: $34.72 – $37.75 per hour
• Plumber: $31.60 – $34.36 per hour
• Carpenter: $30.05 – $32.67 per hour
• Cabinetmaker Instructor: $31.24 – $33.94 per hour

Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents abroad
Application Closing Date: Jan. 25, 2025

Receptionist

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking a dynamic Receptionist to provide clerical and reception support services at the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre.

Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General
Location: Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre, 165 Barton St E, Hamilton, Ontario
Salary: $24.67 – $28.59 per hour
Job Term: 1 Permanent position
Who Can Apply: Open to all candidates with required qualifications
Application Closing Date: Oct. 17, 2024

Court and Client Representative (irregularly scheduled hours and on-call contracts)

The Ministry of the Attorney General is hiring for Court and Client Representatives across multiple locations. This role supports court operations and client services for Ontario’s justice system.

Organization: Ministry of the Attorney General
Location: Brampton, Brantford, Burlington, Cayuga, Hamilton, Milton, Orangeville, Simcoe, St. Catharines, Welland
Salary: $29.53 – $34.75 per hour
Job Term: 1 Temporary position with multiple vacancies for up to 6 months
Who Can Apply: Open to all candidates with required qualifications
Application Closing Date: Jan. 27, 2025

Analyst, Employee Transaction

This position supports the Payroll, Pensions & Benefits Service, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of employee transactions and maintaining high standards in client service.

Organization: City of Ottawa
Location: 100 Constellation Dr., Nepean, Ontario
Salary: $64,175.02 – $75,085.92 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Employment Type: Full-time Temporary – up to 1 year
Who Can Apply: Open to Canadian residents
Application Closing Date: Oct. 31, 2024

Customer Service Agent

The City of Ottawa is hiring Customer Service Agents to support its Counter Services Branch. This role involves providing direct assistance to the public across various service channels, ensuring efficient and high-quality customer interactions.

Organization: City of Ottawa
Location: Various locations within Ottawa, Ontario
Salary: $61,663.42 – $72,157.54 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Employment Type: Multiple Full-time Temporary; Multiple Full-time Permanent
Who Can Apply: Open to Canadian residents
Application Closing Date: Oct. 31, 2024

Attendant, Recreation & Culture (Part-time)

This role involves customer service and assisting in various recreational programs across city facilities.

Organization: City of Ottawa
Location: Various locations within Ottawa, Ontario
Salary: $17.20 – $17.55 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions – up to 24 hours per week
Who Can Apply: Open to Canadian residents
Application Closing Date: Aug. 6, 2025

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

This role is part of the interdisciplinary team responsible for a wide range of duties including communicable disease screening and management, chronic disease management, mental health assessment, urgent care and patient teaching. Nurses play a vital role in maintaining the safety of Canadians by improving offender health and facilitating reintegration into the community.

Organization: Correctional Service Canada – Health Services
Location: Multiple locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan
Salary: $81,513 to $92,653 (Plus terminable allowance of $4,500 per year, education allowance up to $3,850 per year, and a Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance of $2,000 per year)
Job Term: Permanent, Temporary, Casual
Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents abroad
Application Closing Date: Dec. 16, 2024

9-1-1 Police Dispatchers (Telecommunications Operator Trainee)

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is seeking 9-1-1 Police Dispatchers to join their team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide critical communications support to police operations across the country.

Organization: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Position Name: 9-1-1 Police Dispatchers (Telecommunications Operator Trainee)
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Salary: $62,083 to $75,535
Job Term: 1 vacancy
Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad
Application Closing Date: Dec. 19, 2024

Customer Service Representative

This role involves providing customer service in a fast-paced environment within ServiceOntario, assisting the public with various transactions, guiding them through documents, and processing payments. Individuals will be responsible for maintaining accuracy in databases and filing systems while handling inquiries and transactions efficiently.

Organization: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
Division: ServiceOntario – Retail Offices Branch
Location: Various locations in Ontario (Alexandria, Arnprior, Bancroft, Belleville, Brockville, Cobourg, Cornwall, Embrun, Hawkesbury, Kemptville, Kingston, Lindsay, Minden, Morrisburg, Napanee, Ottawa, Pembroke, Petawawa, Peterborough, Picton, Renfrew)
Language of Position: English
Job Term: 1 Temporary (up to 6 months)
Salary: $28.81 – $33.40 per hour
Vacancies: 1
Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada
Application Closing Date: March 31, 2025

Registered Practical Nurse, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

Organization: City of Ottawa
Location: Various locations within Ottawa, Ontario
Salary: $33.508 – $44.900 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Job Term: Multiple Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week
Who Can Apply: Persons residing in Canada with a current RPN license
Application Closing Date: Aug. 6, 2025