WomenAtWork Blog

Ontario now offers a clearer path into skilled trades for women, from Skills Ontario workshops and OYAP placements to union apprenticeships with active women's committees at locals like IBEW 353 and LIUNA.

Toronto's tech sector has real openings for women right now, from entry-level QA and support roles to senior engineering seats at Shopify and Wealthsimple. Here is where to look, what skills to build, and how to position your application.

Alberta offers some of the strongest entry points in Canada for women moving into skilled trades, from free training through Women Building Futures to SAIT's Women in Trades program and federal grant money built specifically for women in Red Seal apprenticeships.

Skilled trades like industrial electrician, instrumentation technician, and powerline technician offer strong wages, steady demand, and a clear path to Red Seal certification for women across Canada.

From power line technician to registered nurse, these Canadian careers pay $90,000 or more and offer clear certification paths for women ready to build a stronger paycheck.

A practical map of women in finance careers in Canada, from Big Five bank entry points to Sun Life and Manulife leadership streams, CSI and CFA credential timelines, and how to apply with a clear plan.

Canada's engineering sector needs more women, and employers are actively recruiting through initiatives like Engineers Canada's 30 by 30. Here is how to find roles, navigate P.Eng licensing, and build an application that gets noticed.

Director, VP, and board-level roles are opening up for women across Canada as TSX disclosure rules and the 50/30 Challenge reshape hiring. Here is where to look, how to position yourself, and what boards and search firms actually want to see in your application.

The gender wage gap looks different depending on where you live and work in Canada. Here is how it varies province by province, and how to use that information when you evaluate a job offer.

Finding work that fits a sole-parent schedule is possible. This guide covers remote-first employers, hybrid federal roles, and predictable-hours industries that pair well with childcare supports across Canada.