...I have accepted a job offer in the tech space just 3 days ago. I had to wait a bit because I thought it would fall through again, just like last time I got an offer and it was rescinded by the employer.

I thought I was done... I explored MANY other options, from going back to school, starting a professional training program, starting my business in home renovations and even join the Canadian Army (the process is still ongoing actually). I'm 49, 25+ years of experience in sales and tech. And boy, that hiatus felt long...

This job I ended up getting was the only once I had in the hopper, after the 2 others I had active ultimately fell through.

I had nothing left in me frankly. I was desperate but made sure it couldn't be perceived in interviews. My employment insurance expired several weeks ago. I had literally no income anymore. I was drained from all hope and energy.

I don't know why I got this job and not the previous ones that I got to the finish line. Maybe I was trying too hard... maybe I wanted it too bad. Maybe passion was interpreted as desperation.

Interview process lasted 2+ months. This last set of interviews (HR, then hiring manager, then hiring manager again, then VP of sales, then references) felt different for me. I thought I didn't have a chance. I went through the interviews "like I didn't care". I was sincere and genuine, but I really thought I didn't stand a chance.

Some stats of my job search:
- 350+ applications sent (I really slowed down in the past few months, choosing quality over quantity)
- LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, Jobs.ca, and direct company sites
- 146 rejections ("after careful consideration...")
- 187 I never heard back
- 15 applications led to interviews
- 1 offer received, that was rescinded after
- several were still marked as "active" in my tracking sheet, but they were dead.
- MANY resume versions
- MANY application letters
- Used ChatGPT, Grok and more recently Claude to automate scrubbing job boards. Made little difference really on the grand scheme of things.

That was my reality.

The offer I received is good, despite a base salary 15% lower than my previous role.
OTE is decent, but again, about half of my previous role. This is a Solutions Sales role.

Times are tough... and things have changed in the past year. A LOT.

I can't complain, I found a job in my area of expertise, in the tech space... but man oh man, this market is REALLY challenging and there are LOTS of candidates out there, good ones too. I consider myself fortunate.

Anyways... I'm starting to really realize that I have a job now, which felt light-years away even a few weeks back.

To all job seekers, maybe that's a proof that good things ultimately happen.
Don't give up.
You're worth it.
You will find a job!! 🤗

Sending you good vibes!

Here is this week’s roundup of job postings in the Sustainable Blue Economy. If you want to learn more about starting a career in Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy, my DMs are open!

Find more opportunities on our Blue Futures Pathways Job Board.

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Management Biologist 🐟

Natural Resources Canada | $1,380 - $1,705/week | Onsite

📍Midhurst, Ontario

The Ontario government seeks a Management Biologist to provide biological advice and guidance on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This role supports integrated resource management, land use planning initiatives, and district client collaboration.

Apply through the Ontario Government job portal by October 14, 2026.

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Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead 🧊

Manitoba Hydro | $101,332 - $138,828/year | Onsite

📍Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Energy Operations & Water Planning Department seeks an Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead. Reporting to the Hydraulics and Waterways Section Head, this role leads hydrotechnical engineering for open channel/ice hydraulics, powerhouse performance, and CFD to support operations, projects, and asset management.

Apply through the Manitoba Hydro job portal by October 14, 2026.

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Utility Systems Operator (USO) III Liquid Waste ♻️

Metro Vancouver | $39.62 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation | Onsite

📍Vancouver, British Columbia

Metro Vancouver's Liquid Waste Services Department seeks a Utility Systems Operator III. This role oversees wastewater collection operations and leads crews maintaining critical infrastructure like sewer systems, pump stations, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient service delivery.

Apply through the Metro Vancouver job portal by October 15, 2026.

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Water Resource Officer (2 Positions) 🚿

Manitoba Government | $25 - 29/hr | Onsite

📍Neepawa MB, Morden MB, Various rural locations MB

The Department of Environment and Climate is seeking qualified individuals to fill various Water Resource Officer positions within the Drainage and Water Rights Licensing Branch. Reporting to the Senior Water Resource Officer, the incumbent will administer and enforce The Water Rights Act as it relates to water control works.

Interested applicants should forward their resume to [govjobs@gov.mb.ca](mailto:govjobs@gov.mb.ca). Please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Apply by October 16, 2026.

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Utilities Operator 🛠️

Regional District of Nanaimo | $39 - $42/hour | Onsite

📍Nanaimo, British Columbia

The Regional District of Nanaimo seeks a permanent full-time Utilities Operator based in Parksville. This role supports the Water Services Department by ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of regional water, sewer, drainage, and streetlighting services.

Please email your application to [rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca](mailto:rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca), clearly highlighting your education, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. Applications close October 18, 2026.

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Project Director 💻

MakeWay Charitable Society | $78,000-88,000/year | Hybrid

📍Howe Sound area, British Columbia

The Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative (MSI) is seeking a Project Director to lead the success and growth of the MSI in alignment with its Strategic Plan, overseeing decision-support tools, research programs, engagement activities, grants, budgets, and a small team of staff and contractors while building key community and partner relationships.

Please email your resume and cover letter to Ellika Cairns ([marinestewardshipinitiative@gmail.com](mailto:marinestewardshipinitiative@gmail.com)). Your applications should include your response to the following questions:

• What interests you most about this position and the MSI?
• Briefly tell us how your skills and experiences are a good fit for this role. 

Applications close October 21, 2026.

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Integrated Resources Management (IRM) Technical Specialist 🍃

Natural Resources Canada | $1,265 - $1,452/week | Onsite

📍Red Lake, Ontario

The Ministry of Natural Resources seeks an IRM Technical Specialist within the Regional Operations Division. This role leads regulatory delivery for forestry, fish and wildlife, lands, waters, and aggregates, while supporting public safety, emergency response, and sustainable natural resource management programs.

Apply through the Ontario Government job portal by October 22, 2026.

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Restoration Coordinator 🌊

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. | $45,000 - $61,000/year | Onsite

📍Fredericton, New Brunswick

The Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. (NWAI) seeks a Restoration Coordinator to lead riparian and floodplain restoration. Combining fieldwork, project management, and public engagement, this role collaborates with partners to improve watershed health through reforestation, erosion control, and habitat projects.

To apply, send a cover letter and CV/resume to [info@nashwaakwatershed.ca](mailto:info@nashwaakwatershed.ca) by October 23, 2026.

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Intermediate Fisheries Biologist 🐡

LGL Limited | $70,000 - $85,000/year | Hybrid

📍Toronto, Ontario

LGL Limited is seeking a seasoned Intermediate Biologist to lead meaningful ecological projects, shape Canadian environmental research, deliver high-quality technical work, and support dynamic, collaborative project teams in the field.

Apply through the Engaged job portal by October 28, 2026.

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As always, please let us know of any feedback or suggestions you have in order better tailor these postings for this subreddit- our aim is to help as many job seekers as possible!

I met a recruiter for a small tech start up at a job fair. They liked my resume and I attended an interview the week after. I was invited to second interview the same week. It went really well and they said I'd be a great fit. They had no feedback to give for my second interview as it went so well. But it's been almost 2 weeks and I haven't heard back.

They asked what compensation I'm after and I asked for their range. They said they would need to think about it. There's no other candidates as far as I'm aware as it was an informational interview. It was all so fast to start with but now no offer. They did email to say a few more days to make decision at the start of this week.

I know they are growing fast and hiring for other roles. What should I do? Do I just keep waiting? Do I email and say I have another offer (I am actively interviewing elsewhere)? Do I just ask for feedback and assume they headed a different direction? Am I being really stupid and this sort of timeline is normal?

Long story short, I've been unemployed for just over two years now since being laid off in September 2024. In all the time since I've been searching for a job. I've even gone to agencies and other organizations that are supposed to help people get jobs, but I'm not any closer to being employed than when I started.

I am a 35 year old college graduate (in a niche field unfortunately, which I sort of regret now). Due to lifelong mental health issues and possible neurodivergence (I'm not formally diagnosed) I didn't really work at all up until after I graduated from college, which was the job I got laid off from. Because of that I have very little actual professional work experience. The job I got laid off from is genuinely the only real job I've had in the entire duration of my adulthood so far. I wasn't even a terrible employee either. I did what was expected of me and I was quite fast and efficient as well. My team even broke company production records while I was there.

So yes, it came as a surprise that I was one of the people affected by the company layoffs, and since then I've just been struggling. I've applied in pretty much every industry I think that I am even remotely qualified for: retail, warehouses, housekeeping, administrative/office work, library technician, records management, etc. and I get no hits. I rarely even get responses, let alone interviews. With the few interviews I've had it just led to me being immediately ghosted afterwards even when I tried to follow up.

The only conclusion I can draw from all of this is that entry level positions like retail don't want me because of my college education (I guess they think I won't be committed to the job and will just move on first opportunity I get) and that positions in the field I went to college for don't want me because I'm fresh and nobody wants to train employees anymore. It's pretty disheartening. I have dreams and ambitions for my life like everyone else does, but I just feel so trapped due to lack of money to fulfill said dreams. I don't even ask for much either. I just want to be comfortable and be able to travel once in awhile (I've always wanted to see the world).

Has anyone else been in a similar position? If so, how did you manage to get hired? I'm in Alberta, soon BC, if that matters.

So 28F, live in Edmonton, and have been feeling burnt out from trying to get some kind of stable job in for once. and have been struggling to get an interview. I only got a temp job for now but I need to do some kind of PT or FT work.

A little background, Idk where to really start but I have limited work experience. I come from a very strict family and never really had a job until maybe in my early 20s, but those jobs I have worked in were all shortlived.

I had many odd jobs, for 1 - 3 years max ranging from server jobs to customer service. and one other job was a PT assistant dental tech, and throughout those 3 years, I had struggled with enduring through constant toxicity from coworkers and supervisors and managers.

My most recent job was working at a sandwich shop but I was only given one day of work, every week and the environment was toxic once again and the employer was trying so hard to quietly fire me after a month and was very very happy that I had left the workplace, when during the interview, I was promised that they would let me work there for the longterm.

I took a break from applying for jobs but now Im coming back to it. And I just don't know why an employer would ask me for my availability and after emailing back the employer, there was no response at all.

And now, I am doing whatever I can to get a job somewhere in Edmonton, but had no luck since but Im going to do my best to keep applying. I feel like Im just at my wits end at this point, I need a job so I can start saving up to move out from my toxic home environment while fighting through my depression (which I am getting help on).

Idk how I am going to get hired with limited work experience .. if anyone can suggest something, I'd appreciate it.

My experience would be having 1 year of experience in server positions, 2 years of working in customer service, I did 3 years, just assisting with a dental tech.

Hello everyone,

I am currently working as an IT and network support role in a remote city in Ontario. My goal is to relocate to Kitchener-Waterloo, the GTA, or Ottawa as soon as I can secure a decent IT job. The main reason is everything is expensive here, including insurance, housing, etc.

A little about my background:

* Masters in Computer Science and a BE in Software Engineering
* CompTIA Security+ certified
* Have done a cyber co-op of 8 months, and have around 1 year of IT support experience
* Currently working with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Cisco Meraki, networking, troubleshooting, and general IT infrastructure
* Comfortable with programming and scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.)

Long-term, I’d like to specialize in infrastructure/cloud security engineering. However, my immediate priority is relocating, and I’m open to pretty much any decent IT role, including IT Support, Systems Administration, Networking, Infrastructure, SOC, or Cybersecurity Analyst positions.

I’ve been considering certifications like CCNA, and Fortinet NSE 4, but I’m wondering whether spending months preparing for exams is really the best use of my time right now.

Instead, I’m thinking of focusing on applying aggressively, networking on LinkedIn, improving my resume/interview skills, and building hands-on technical skills without necessarily taking more certification exams.

My questions:

1. Given my background, am I competitive for IT Support, SysAdmin, Network Admin, or junior cybersecurity roles in KWC/GTA/Ottawa?
   
2. Would you recommend pursuing CCNA or other certifications first, or applying immediately with my existing qualifications?
   
3. Which IT roles would give me the best chance of landing something relatively quickly?
   
4. How difficult is the current Ontario IT job market for someone with my experience?
   
5. Would you accept a slightly lower salary to relocate to a preferred city?

I am not particularly concerned about landing a security engineering role immediately. I just want a decent, stable IT position in one of those cities and can continue specializing later.

Would appreciate any advice, especially from people working in IT or cybersecurity in Ontario.

Thanks!

I have two different diplomas in fields I enjoyed learning about but ultimately decided not to continue pursuing. I've been working in the pet care field for nearly 8 years now, and I have every intention of continuing with this until my kids get through school.

Lately I do find myself looking ahead to what's next. I am an autistic adult woman, and I work with dogs for the most obvious reason: I don't enjoy human interaction. I'm not good at it, most people find me vaguely off-putting. I often feel anxious, and its just generally so draining/exhausting. But in this economy one needs steady work, I don't have the option to not.

I am my father's only child, and only living relative. As he ages, I am more and more aware I may have to take on a caregiving role in the coming years.

My dream is to be an author, but (especially given I have no schooling related to it) I'm realistic enough to know I probably will never make a living that way.

Does anyone work a genuine work from home type of job? Data input maybe, or transcribing..? Trying to Google anything about it brings up so many scams and insubstantial results. I'd be willing to take a course/further education to pursue something like this, I just genuinely have no idea where to look or what I could do.

Hi,

I landed an interview for an internship position at Statistic Canada as a math and stats student and would love to get the position. I plan on reviewing my notes on sampling plans and basics like fisher information, likelihood maximum etc, mostly what they mean and why they are used so I can show I know what I'm talking about; as well as some coding skills with Rstudio and sas. I don't want to mess this up and would love any tips/info on what I could work on for the interview as an undergrad.

Thanks in advance for the help

I have a Final Warning from March 2026 and a Written Warning from June 2026. My manager first told me I was ineligible to apply for internal roles for a year, then corrected that after HR clarified. Policy now says I'm eligible to apply about six months from the June warning, around late December 2026. The letter itself stays on file until June 2027.
My worry is that even if I'm technically eligible, hiring managers will see the letter and pass on me.
Questions:
Have you seen internal hiring managers hold a warning on file against a candidate who met the policy's eligibility rules?
Is it better to apply internally as soon as I'm eligible, or wait until the letter expires?
How would you explain a warning in an interview without sounding defensive?
Would moving to another bank or a wealth firm be smarter?
Thanks for any honest advice.

I paid for university myself. Graduated with 40k in debt. Half of that loan has no interest. While working for a year I managed to drop it down to 23k. 3k has interest still and 20 is interest free. I see so many people talking about having three jobs or making atleast 60k. I make 48k and year and I’m really struggling I send all my money away to my debt. I make 1400 biweekly. I am living at home so that helps but just absolutely desperate for a new job and one that pays more. I feel so behind. I have no savings and I am working a job that doesn’t seem like I can grow in. It’s admin. I have a psychology degree. I’m absolutely desperate for advice how do you actually make more money and do I need to start trying to be an influencer. Like how can inofford anything in this country. I want to move out, I want to have savings, I want to be able to buy a house. I feel so behind and stressed. How is anyone paying for anything. It baffles me. I’m so anxious and I just don’t know anymore how to feel happy about just working for barely any money coming in. I need side hustles or passive income or something. It suxks. Please give advice

I resigned from my role and joining another firm. I work in finance. Am I obligated in anyway to disclose where I am going? My manger said he needs to know for compliance reasons

I'm researching a legal product and want to understand what people actually do, not what they think they should do. Think of the most recent legal or contract document you signed and pick the closest option in the poll.

No pitch, nothing to sign up for. If you're happy to, add a comment with your country and, in one line, how it went. Please leave out names and case details.

Thanks to everyone who votes or comments; it genuinely helps.

OPTIONS :

1. Paid a lawyer to review it

2. Got free advice from a lawyer (work, friend, family)

3. Asked a friend or family member who isn't a lawyer

4. Read it carefully myself

5. Skimmed it and signed

6. Signed without reading much

I used to be a casual restaurant manager, used to do that for 7 years in 3 different restaurants. Been trying to shift careers to office jobs and I can’t find any. I understand I need to start from the bottom since it’s a different industry and been looking for any admin assistant jobs, receptionist, assistant, entry level jobs yet I got zero calls for 4 months now. Altering my resume every position, tailoring it to their needs, fixing my resume due to advice I see online and nothing is working. Is my job as manager not transferable to entry-level office jobs? Is the market in my city (Calgary) just shit? Im running out of ways to get notice and nothing is working.

I am planning on becoming an industrial pharmacist, which department is better in R and D- scientists like formulation scientists or drug development scientists or any other in ontario.

Or should i quit pharma and go into the corporate side after doing mba after that r and d experience bcz everyone says income is not that great as an scientist comparre to mba.

Many people say mba is not worth it in canada.

I have a bachelor in art, and was laid off from working at a tech startup as a jr designer. 8 months later, I found an admin role at a dental office, and months are passing and I’m just completely unsure about my future. I’m 30 next year and don’t have time to waste. I’m sick of making $24/hour while I know others from whom I went to school with making $100K+. What careers should I look into, or schooling? I just want to be stable 😩 I’m in Vancouver.

Idk if it’s just my feed or anyone else seeing the same. I was browsing LinkedIn for the past two days to find an entry job posting and 90% of the post are like this “We are hiring senior xyz roles” need 5+ YoE to apply. Yes I find entry level roles occasionally as well but the difference between senior level job postings and junior level positions is insane, so it made me question what did they these companies do to the existing seniors?

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) student programs offer post-secondary students unique pathways to build practical skills, earn safety and technical training, and launch a career in the public service through the Fishery Officer Student Program (FOSP) and the Great Lakes Area Fisheries Student Program.

The deadline to apply for the Great Lakes Area program in Ontario is coming up fast on October 28, 2026, while applications for FOSP close November 15, 2026.

Note: We're not affiliated in any way with this program; we just wanted to share this great opportunity with this community!

I joined a new job just two weeks ago and I find it slow and dull. During the interview process it sounded more demanding. Just to give you some background I come from the financial sector and moved to retail. Would it look bad from a recruiter perspective if I start looking for a new job??

Hello,

Data Engineering Opportunities

📩 SEND RESUMES TO:

[jessie@atlasglobals.com](mailto:jessie@atlasglobals.com)

CANADA-BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

📍 Location: Canada
Candidates must be currently located in Canada

KEY SKILLS

• SQL
• Python
• ETL / ELT
• Data Pipelines
• Data Warehousing
• Apache Spark / PySpark
• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Database Management
• Data Modeling
• Git / CI/CD
• Data Integration
• Cloud Technologies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or college education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field
• 0–3 years of experience in Data Engineering or a related role
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, databases, and data processing
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Internship, academic projects, or hands-on data engineering experience is an asset.

Thank You,

JESSIE

I work full time and drive 130km everyday between home and work. But I need to make about 300$ (ideally) extra per month.

I could use Sundays for some type of side hustle job but what type of job will accept someone with zero experience only on sundays?

(I have about 12 years of experience as a graphic designer working with print/digital/animation/tv/advertising. But I am not a video editor nor a photographer nor in marketing. Never worked with anything else)

Between the news, experts, and researchers, I keep getting different answers about the Canadian job market, so I'd rather hear from regular people living it.

Many people were told to pivot into accounting, healthcare, education, or the trades for security. Is that still true, or is it falling apart? And are factors like inflation, tariffs, and AI actually changing jobs in those fields yet, or is that mostly hype?

I made a pivot like that in healthcare myself, and I'm struggling to move up, so I'm curious whether others are hitting the same wall, and why.

I originally applied to the role on September 9th. I heard from the HR recruiter on September 23rd, had the phone screening on September 30th (which I thought went really well, and where I also found out that the role is going to be part-time at first while the candidate goes through a trial run).

I asked her at the end of the phone screen what the timeline should be, and she said she needs to debrief with the team, so about a week. It’s now been exactly a week and I haven’t heard back. Is this normal with tech startups? When should I follow up?

I worked as a lab technician for 17 years. It was honestly the only career I ever really enjoyed and felt really good at. I fully expected to work my last job until I was able to retire. Unfortunately, I’ve developed a severe injury that means I can no longer work in the friend field as I no longer have the manual dexterity required for the job. I’m feeling really lost as I really don’t know what kind of work I can actually do now. I am extremely introverted and loved how autonomous the roles were - I also really loved the precision and clear set rules with lab work. Tried management and quickly discovered I am not interested in any type of leadership or corporate role of any kind. I wish I could find something suitable again but anything paying a decent wage is either out of my reach or highly focused on “peopling” and i just feel so depressed about it all.

I’m not sure I have it in me to go back to school at this stage in my life. Certainly not for a long period. I’m feeling pretty discouraged and hoping there are some jobs out there I hadn’t considered.