Hiring

• Alberta government to end DEI public sector hiring

  A government bill has been tabled that, if passed, would prohibit a number of public bodies from using DEI policies to make hiring decisions.

  Politics

  Oct 27
  
• Holiday hiring is set to get tighter as small firms say no to staffing up

  Three in four Canadian small businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors said they’re not planning to hire seasonal staff for the holidays, according to a new poll.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2025
  
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• Why more Canadian workers are motivated to find new jobs in an uncertain economy

  Forty-two per cent of employed Canadians are already looking or plan to look for a new job in 2024, a new survey by Robert Half found.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2024
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• Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic

  For decades, the association of shipping companies that use the port has hired longshore workers from a list supplied by the union, but many say the list is a recipe for nepotism.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
• Stellantis, LG begin hiring staff for Windsor, Ont. electric vehicle plant

  With the $5-billion factory due to open next year, the joint venture known as NextStar Energy has begun recruiting 130 new employees for their a launch team.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• Kingston councillor’s firefighter application causes controversy

  Kingston's integrity commissioner may be asked to investigate a vote by a councillor to fast-track the hiring of more career firefighters – a job he himself has applied for.

  Fire

  Jun 1, 2023
• Lack of housing becoming an HR issue in the North Okanagan

  Now government agencies are also talking publicly about how the housing issue could be impacting their hiring.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
• Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us opening 11 new stores in Canada

  Toys 'R' Us is opening 11 new stores, including the first two dedicated Babies 'R' Us stores this summer across Canada, and the mega retailer is hiring.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• Calgary business owner urges employers to look at workers often “overlooked”

  A Calgary businessman is urging other employers to explore hiring people with "diverse abilities" adding they are missing out on loyal and skilled workers.

  Economy

  May 2, 2023
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• North Okanagan immigration pilot project expanding to the Shuswap

  The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot project already has a strong track record of helping fill labour gaps in the North Okanagan.

  Economy

  Feb 7, 2023