Last reviewed: August 8, 2026
The wage line
Canadian postings state wages by law in many contexts, and good postings always do. "$20.00 per hour" is straightforward; "$25.47 to $29.07 per hour" means the final number depends on experience; "(to be negotiated)" means the employer expects a conversation. Full-time hours are typically 30–40 per week.
Terms of employment
- Permanent — no end date; Term/Contract — fixed end date; Seasonal — tied to a season (common in agriculture and tourism).
- Full-time usually means 30+ hours/week; Part-time under 30.
- On site / Remote / Hybrid — where the work happens. Most hospitality, trades, and farm roles are on site.
What is a NOC code?
NOC (National Occupational Classification) is the Government of Canada's numbering system for occupations — for example, 63200 is "cooks" and 60030 is "restaurant and food service managers." Employers and government programs use it to classify jobs precisely. On CanadaHire, the NOC appears on each posting so you can compare like with like; you can look any code up on the official NOC site.
Vacancies, start date, and expiry
"Vacancies: 3" means the employer is hiring three people for the same role — your odds are better than for a single opening. "Starts as soon as possible" is the most common start date. Every CanadaHire posting also shows when it was posted and when it expires, so you know how fresh it is.
Requirements: needs vs. assets
"Required" qualifications are gatekeepers — apply only if you genuinely meet them. Anything marked "an asset" is a bonus, not a barrier. Language lines ("English", "French an asset") describe working language, not perfection: if you can do the job in that language, apply.
How applications work here
CanadaHire postings have no accounts or forms. The Apply button either opens an email addressed directly to the employer — attach your resume, use the job title as the subject — or takes you to the posting's original source. Either way, your application goes to the employer, never through us.