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You may refine your search by selecting one or more of the options provided in this section of the Advanced Job Search. Below are the definitions of the options provided:

Permanent


A permanent job is employment with a start date and no specific end date. At the time of hiring, it is anticipated that there will be an ongoing requirement for the job to be performed.

Temporary


A temporary job generally has a definite start and end date. Temporary jobs are often available to complete a special project or to replace a permanent worker who is temporarily absent from the workplace.

Full time


A full time job generally averages between 35 and 44 hours a week depending upon the employment regulations under which the company is covered. Employment regulations normally limit the number of hours an individual can work before overtime is mandatory.

Part time


A part time job generally provides less than 35 hours of work a week. Part time hours are defined by the employer and are variable. Employment regulations do not generally set the minimum hours that an individual is required to work.

Seasonal


A seasonal job is available during certain times of the year. Most seasonal jobs can only be performed during specific seasons (i.e. snow removal, summer camp counsellors).

Casual


A casual job is only available when the employer requests that you come to work. Many employers have lists of casual workers who are contacted whenever their services are required. As a result, a worker may not be guaranteed a minimum number of hours of work per day or week.

English


The language used for the job (speaking, reading and writing) is English.

French


The language used for the job (speaking, reading and writing) is French.

Other Languages


The language used for the job (speaking, reading and writing) may be that other than English or French.

You may also choose to include or exclude certain types of jobs from your search results:

Government Funded Jobs


Some jobs are created because the Employer has been approved for a government program. Often the applicant will be required to meet certain program requirements. For example, certain programs are targeted towards youth between the ages of 15 and 30.

Placement Agencies


Placement agencies recruit on behalf of employers and advertise their job postings. Agencies often test and screen workers before arranging an interview with the company that is hiring. Placement agencies who deal with permanent jobs do not hire the worker. Temporary placement agencies are responsible for paying the employee for work performed at a company. Placement agencies using Job Bank should not charge job seekers for their services.

* Please note that the default setting for Government Funded Jobs and Placement Agencies is ‘Yes’. If you do not make a modification to this default setting, government funded jobs and placement agency jobs will automatically be included in your search results.

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