What's New

• November 2024

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since November 2024.

  Employers:

  • Managing applications is now easier: Direct Apply is the default method for job postings you copy.
  • To improve transparency between employers and job seekers, business numbers can no longer be used as operating names. The operating name must be the one your business uses daily and for advertising purposes.

  
  

  Job Seekers:

  • You can now share your feedback on the Job Alerts tool in your Job Bank for Job Seekers account. To complete the survey: sign in to your account, open the Alerts tab and click the “Job Alerts Survey” button at the bottom left of the page.

  
  

  Other:

  • Finding labour market information on your mobile device is now simpler. We’ve updated the navigation menu of Job Profiles to help you quickly find what you need.
  • We’ve improved the search function on the Job Bank Support page to make it easier to get help and find answers to your questions.
  • We’ve updated the Wage Reports page. You can now quickly access all our reports available on the Open Government Portal by clicking on the “Explore historical wage data and more statistics” link.
• September 2024

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since September 2024.

  Employers:

  • To simplify your hiring process, Direct Apply is now the default application method for new job posting. This feature enables job seekers to submit their applications quickly and directly through your postings.
  • You can now see how well the candidates’ profile matches your job posting when they apply via Direct Apply.
  • You have new options to manage your communication preferences, giving you more control over the type of messages and emails you receive from Job Bank.

  
  

  Job Seekers:

  • It’s easier to see which employer is hiring. Job postings now automatically show the business' name.

  
  

  Other:

  • The Job Transition Tool now offers more job titles to help with your search.
• July 2024

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since July 2024.

  Employers:

  • We updated the workplace information options to align with current industry terminology. You can now choose from the following options when advertising jobs: “Remote”, “Hybrid”, “On-site, and “On the road”. Learn more about these different types of jobs.

  
  

  Job Seekers:

  • If you have a Plus account, you can now access your profile directly from your Dashboard and update it easily.
  • To stay on top of your job search, Job Match now lets you sort your job invitations and matches by match score, job posting date and salary.
  • See if the jobs you applied for were “Advertised”, “Filled” or “Expired” and track your applications with ease!
• May 2024

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since May 2024.

  Job Seekers:

  • We have launched a new page for job seekers who want to learn about green jobs that contribute to the conservation, preservation and restoration of the environment. It includes advice and resources to help you find work in the green economy. Visit the page now.
  • As a temporary resident, you can now self-declare your status when you create a Plus account. By doing so, you will help us improve our services.
    
    

  Employers:

  • By completing your close-out report, we can inform job seekers about the status of your job posting. This will reduce follow-up questions from applicants and save you time. Learn how to complete a close-out report.

  
  Other:

  • The Labour Market News page has a new “Green jobs” flag. This will help you identify news about green job opportunities or layoffs across the country. You can also refine your search by using the new “Green jobs” event type.
  • We have improved the School to Work Transition Tool, to show you the number of jobs posted on Job Bank in the past three years for each occupation. This data comes directly from Job Bank.
  • Under the " Requirements" tab of Job Profiles, you can now see if an occupation is eligible for the Red Seal endorsement. The data comes from the Red Seal program.
• March 2024

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since March 2024.

  Employers:

  • We have launched a new page for employers who want to make a positive environmental impact. It includes advice and resources to help you advertise green jobs and create an eco-friendly workplace. Visit the page now.
  • Now it’s easier for you to show how you support specific groups of job seekers in your workplace. When you create a job posting, you can choose new and updated options to show how your organization helps different types of workers. Your selection will be displayed to job seekers on your job posting. You can also import this information from your business profile.
  • To keep up with recent urban developments, our database now includes more than 10,000 new postal codes you can select when you create a job posting.

  
  

  Other:

  • Under the "Description" tab of Job Profiles, you can now find new information on the work week duration, physical demands, work environment and physical proximity from others you may expect when you work in a specific occupation. This data comes from the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS).
• January 2024

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since January 2024.

  Employers:

  • The Business Profile includes new options to showcase how your organization supports members of specific groups in the workplace. Learn more about the Business Profile.
  • We have improved the process to advertise green jobs on Job Bank. When you create a job posting, you will now be asked to confirm that the position is a green job if you either select a job title from Job Bank's list of green occupations, or a job requirement that leads to positive environmental outcomes. Your job posting will then be clearly labelled as a green job. Learn more about how to advertise green jobs.

  
  

  Job Seekers:

  • Use the new "Hourly wage" filter to refine your job search and your Job Match results. With this filter, you can find jobs that better align with your salary expectations.
  • It's now easier to find green jobs on Job Bank. Look out for the new "Green job" indicator in job search results to find jobs that lead to positive environmental outcomes and help achieve Canada's net-zero target. Search for green jobs now.

  
  

  Other:

  • If you're planning a career change, the new Job Transition Tool recommends occupations that you could transition to based on your current qualifications. It also provides an estimate of how long it could take you to transition from your current job to these recommended occupations.
  • Our content pages have a new feedback tool. Look out for the "Did you find what you were looking for?" question at the bottom of the page and let us know what you think. Your feedback will help us improve our content to better serve you.

Updates from previous years

2023

• November 2023

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since November 2023.

  Employers:

  • You can now request access to an existing employer file from your dashboard if you have an email address with the same corporate domain. This option is not available for users who only have an email address from a free email domain (such as "yourname@gmail.com").

   

  Other:

  • We have improved the School to Work Transition Tool to provide you the most up-to-date information about the employment outcomes of different education programs across the country. This data comes from Statistics Canada's 2021 Census.
  • You can now access the most recent data about wages, outlooks and recent trends in the labour market by visiting Job Bank’s Job Profiles, Wage Reports and Outlook Reports.
  • Under the "Competencies" tab of Job Profiles, you can now find new information on the skills, personal attributes and knowledge required to work in a specific occupation. This data comes from the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS).
  • A new contact form is available for organizations that would like to work in collaboration with Job Bank.
  • You can now flag potential issues affecting Job Bank's Career Planning tools as you are using them with a new "Report a problem on this page" button.
• September 2023

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since September 2023.

  Employers:

  • The total number of messages you can keep in your inbox is now limited to 100. This means you can only see your most recent messages. Sign in as an employer to view your messages.

   

  Job seekers:

  • You can now see the nearest employment centres to your current location directly on your dashboard if you have a Guest or Standard account, as long as you have provided a postal code in your account details. Learn more about employment centres.
  • You can now find some jobs from Talent.com on Job Bank. Learn why Job Bank advertises jobs from other websites.
  • We have improved our job search engine. It now helps you find job postings that match your search criteria even better than before. Search for your next job today.

   

  Other:

  • The Job Bank Support page has a new look. It's now easier to find answers to your questions and get the help you need.
  • We will soon identify which employers are part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program's Recognized Employer Pilot. These employers have demonstrated a history of complying with the program's requirements for working and living conditions, and worker protection. Their job postings advertised on Job Bank will now include a "Recognized Employer" designation. Search jobs from Canadian employers who want to recruit temporary foreign workers.
• July 2023

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since July 2023.

  Employers:

  • You can now update your business profile to showcase how your organization supports newcomers and refugees in the workplace. Learn more about business profiles.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Using the “Exclude placement agencies jobs” filter will now only remove temporary work assignments from your search results. It previously also removed permanent work opportunities advertised by recruitment agencies. Try the filter now.

   

  Other:

  • If you go by a different name than your legal first name, you can now add it as a preferred first name in your account. Your preferred first name will be used by default in all future communications from Job Bank. Learn how to add a preferred first name in your account.
  • We have published new pages outlining the five key steps you should consider when planning your career. These pages cover every aspect of each step in detail, break them down into actionable advice, and provide links to useful tools and services. Read our new career planning advice pages.
• May 2023

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since May 2023.

  Employers:

  • You can now repost a job up to 5 days after it has expired.
  • When you invite a candidate to apply for your job through Job Match, a unique code will now be generated and shared between both of you. The candidate will be instructed to include this code in their application to help you recognize them. Learn more.

   

  Job seekers:

  • When employers invite you to apply for their job through Job Match, you will now be provided with a unique code to include in your application. This will help the employer recognize you when they review applications, as they cannot see your name in your Job Match profile. Learn more.

   

  Other:

  • You can now reset your user account's security questions and answers yourself without contacting Job Bank. Learn how to do it as a job seeker or as an employer.
  • When creating a user account, you can now select the gender-neutral title "Mx." if you do not identify as either male or female. Selecting a title remains optional.
• March 2023

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since March 2023.

  Job seekers:

  • We have updated our Job Alerts page to provide more information about this service and make it easier for you to subscribe.
  • Express Entry candidates who have a Plus account can now apply directly on Job Bank to jobs that have been advertised for over 30 days. Learn more about Direct Apply.

   

  Other:

  • The Labour market news page has a new look and more search options. It's now easier to narrow down your search and find the most relevant news for you.
  • We are looking to collaborate with Canadian learning institutions and training providers on the development of a new section of Job Bank's website. Learn how your organization can contribute.
• February 2023

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since February 2023.

  Employers:

  • We have updated our page for employers who are interested in recruiting persons with disabilities. It now includes more advice and resources to help employers create an inclusive workplace. Visit the page now.

   

  Job seekers:

  • It's now easier to modify the search criteria of your current Job Alerts subscription. Learn how to modify your alerts.

   

  Other:

  • Temporary residents of Canada who have a Social Insurance Number that starts with the number "9" are now eligible to create a Plus account in Job Bank for Job Seekers and sign up in Job Bank for Employers.
  • We have redesigned our Career planning and Trend analysis pages to make it easier for you to find the right tools and resources for your needs.

2022

• November 2022

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since November 2022.

  Employers:

  • You can now indicate if your job is a paid internship. You will find this new option under the "Target audience" step when creating a job posting.

   

  Job seekers:

  • You can use the new "Internships" filter to find paid internships. Try it now.

   

  Other:

  • Job Bank has transitioned to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Note that the wage and outlook reports currently available on Job Bank are based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
• August 2022
  

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since August 2022.

  Employers:

  • You can post a green job and indicate why it contributes to protect or restore the environment under the "Job details" step when creating a job posting.
  • A new "Green workplace" indicator appears in the business profile's preview on your job postings when you select green initiatives under the "Business profile" tab in your employer file.
  • You can suggest new options that you would like to add to your business profile under each of its sections.
    
    

  Job seekers:

  • Tools and resources are accessible directly from Job Bank's home page to help specific groups of job seekers participate in the labour market.
  • You can find all the resumes you've uploaded or created with the Resume Builder in one place under the new "My resumes" tab in your account.
  • You can use the new "Green jobs" search filter to find jobs that employers marked as green. Try it now.
• July 2022
  

  Here's what's new on Job Bank since July 2022.

  Employers:

  • Creating job postings is now easier thanks to a newly streamlined user interface. Check out the improved “Target audience” and “Requirements” steps.
  • You can clearly indicate if you want to recruit apprentices in a specific trade. You can find this new option under the “Target audience” step when creating a job posting.

   

  Job seekers:

   

  • Job postings are now easier to read and understand thanks to an improved layout.
  • You can use the new “Apprentice jobs” search filter to find jobs for apprentices. Try it now.
• April 2022
  

  Since April 2022, you can...

  Employers:

  • Create a business profile to highlight the accommodations, amenities and learning opportunities available in your workplace. Learn more.
  • Visit our new page for employers recruiting newcomers to Canada. View the page.
  • When creating a job posting, clearly indicate if you want to recruit students who are currently enrolled in an education program.
  • Participate in the “Jobs for Ukraine” initiative. Learn more.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Upload your resume in your Plus account and use it to apply directly to some job postings through Job Bank.
  • View some employers’ business profiles to learn more about them and their workplace.
  • Use the new “Student jobs” search filter to find jobs for students. Try it now.
  • Search for Canadian employers participating in the “Jobs for Ukraine” initiative. Learn more.
• February 2022
  

  Since February 2022, you can...

  Employers:

  • Select from an expanded list of benefits and highlight them more clearly on your job postings.
  • Easily copy, extend, edit, delete or cancel your job postings directly from the preview page.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Find more jobs in the federal government on Job Bank.
  • Visit our new pages for immigrants and newcomers to Canada.
  • Read our page for temporary foreign workers in five additional languages: Thai, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean and Mandarin.
  • Read our new article about skills training.

2021

• December 2021
  

  Since December 2021, you can...

  Employers:

  • Include a message in your job posting to specify whether you are looking to recruit only in Canada, or also outside the country.
  • Include screening questions on your job posting for candidates to answer when they apply.
  • Visit our new page for employers recruiting persons with disabilities.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Find thousands of jobs from new sources on Job Bank.
  • Use the new “Canadians and international candidates” filter to find jobs open to foreign applicants.
  • Visit our new page for job seekers with disabilities.
  • Send us detailed reports about problems with a job or an employer.
  • Find the latest information about the average wages and job prospects for a specific occupation or location.
• October 2021
  

  Since October 2021, you can...

  Employers:

  • Quickly sort through read and unread messages in your account.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Find all the jobs you've favourited or applied for under the new “My jobs” tab.
• August 2021
  

  Since August 2021, you can...

  Employers:

  • Include more “How to apply” instructions on your job posting to specify what information applicants should provide (e.g. a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, a proof of certification, etc.).
  • Visit the new “Surveys and reports” page from your dashboard to let us know what you think about Job Bank.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Change your preferences to opt out of all promotional emails and newsletters sent by Job Bank.
  • Access Job Bank's popular tools and resources from our new home page.
• June 2021
  

  Since June 2021, you can...

  Employers:

  • Keep track of document and contact requests received from Job Bank officers through the new “My messages” section on your dashboard.
  • Advertise jobs that require almost constant travel by selecting the new “On the road job” location option.

   

  Job seekers:

  • Update your preferences to receive Job Alerts emails daily or weekly depending on your job search needs.
  • Sign in to save your answers and results to Career Quizzes in your account for future use.
• April 2021
  

  Since April 2021, you can...

  • Take our new survey about labour market information. Your answers will help us improve the Trend analysis section of Job Bank’s website.
  • Visit our updated page for Indigenous job seekers, and our new page for employers looking to recruit them.
  • Find information about an employer’s application for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on their job posting.
  • Use the new “Temporary Foreign Workers” filter when searching for jobs.
• February 2021
  

  Since February 2021...

  Employers:

  • Visit your new centralized dashboard to get a quick glance at your latest job posting activity, and find other key information about your employer file all in one place. Try customized dashboard views for users who have to manage multiple files at once.
  • When selecting a preferred application method for your job posting, you can allow registered job seekers to apply by sharing their resume directly on Job Bank. Learn more.
  • Visit the new “Applicants and matches” page in your employer file to preview and download resumes shared by applicants, or to browse through the list of job seekers matched with your jobs and invite them to apply.
  • Read our updated Privacy Statement and Terms of Use for employers.

   

  Job seekers:

  • If you have a Plus account, you can apply for some jobs by sharing your resume with the employer directly on Job Bank. Look out for the blue “Share your resume” flag when searching for jobs, and keep your information up-to-date in the Resume Builder. Learn more.
  • You can synchronize your activity between the Job Bank website and mobile app by connecting a device to your Standard or Plus account. That way, you can track all your alerts and favourite jobs from either platform. Visit the “Connect a device” tab in your user account to get an authentication code.
  • Visit our improved Find a job page and discover more resources and advice to help with your job search.
  • Read our updated Privacy Statement and Terms of Use for job seekers.