Finding the right job, or the right candidate, takes more than a generic search. WomenAtWork.ca was built as a focused meeting point for women pursuing careers across Canada and the employers who want to reach them. Here is what the platform offers, how it works, and why it matters for both sides of the hiring table.
Quick takeaways
- WomenAtWork.ca is a Canadian job board built specifically to connect women job seekers with employers across the country.
- The platform supports federally regulated employer postings, return-to-work roles, and trades and STEM pipelines.
- Job seekers can browse listings and build a profile at WomenAtWork.ca for job seekers.
- Employers can review pricing and post openings at WomenAtWork.ca for employers.
- The Employment Equity Act shapes hiring obligations for many Canadian employers, and WomenAtWork.ca helps connect those employers with qualified candidates.
- Provincial labour markets vary, so the platform signposts region-specific opportunities rather than treating Canada as one market.
What WomenAtWork.ca does
WomenAtWork.ca exists because women in Canada looking for meaningful work, and employers trying to build more balanced teams, both benefit from a platform that speaks directly to that goal. Rather than sorting through general job boards where postings for every industry and audience blend together, WomenAtWork.ca narrows the field to roles and employers that are actively seeking women candidates or building programs to support them.
For job seekers
If you are a woman in Canada looking for your next role, whether you are early in your career, returning to work after time away, or moving into a new industry, WomenAtWork.ca gives you a curated set of postings from employers who have made hiring women a stated priority. You can search by role type, region, and industry, and build a profile that highlights your experience and goals. Visit WomenAtWork.ca for job seekers to browse current listings and get started.
For employers
If you are an employer trying to diversify your talent pipeline, meet employment equity obligations, or simply reach a wider and more qualified applicant pool, WomenAtWork.ca gives you direct access to job seekers who are specifically looking for employers like yours. Posting a role here signals to candidates that your organization takes inclusive hiring seriously. Employers can review pricing and post a role at WomenAtWork.ca for employers.
Federally regulated employer postings
A meaningful share of the Canadian workforce falls under federal jurisdiction, including banking, telecommunications, interprovincial transportation, and crown corporations. These employers operate under the Employment Equity Act, which requires federally regulated private-sector employers with 100 or more employees to identify and reduce barriers to employment for designated groups, including women.
Why this matters for job seekers
Federally regulated employers often have structured diversity hiring programs, formal reporting requirements, and internal targets tied to workforce representation. That can translate into more transparent hiring practices and, in many cases, stronger support systems once you are hired. WomenAtWork.ca highlights postings from these employers so you can identify organizations with a documented commitment to equitable hiring.
Why this matters for employers
If your organization falls under the Employment Equity Act, sourcing candidates through a platform built around this audience can support your compliance reporting and your broader workforce planning. It also signals to your existing employees and the public that you are taking active steps, not just meeting a minimum requirement.
Return-to-work roles
Many women step away from paid work for caregiving, health reasons, or other life circumstances, and returning can feel like starting over, even with years of experience behind you. WomenAtWork.ca includes postings and resources aimed specifically at this transition.
Bridging the resume gap
Employers who post return-to-work roles on WomenAtWork.ca are typically looking for candidates who bring real-world judgment and transferable skills, not just a continuous employment history. When you build your profile, focus on what you accomplished during your career, including volunteer work, freelance projects, or professional development you completed during time away.
Flexible and phased options
Return-to-work postings on the platform often include phased onboarding, mentorship pairing, or flexible scheduling in the first months. If flexibility matters to your search, filter for these details in the listing before you apply.
Trades and STEM pipelines
Women remain underrepresented in many skilled trades and in science, technology, engineering, and math fields across Canada, even as demand in these sectors continues to grow. WomenAtWork.ca dedicates space to postings and pathways in these areas.
Skilled trades
Apprenticeship programs in electrical work, plumbing, welding, and construction increasingly include outreach specifically aimed at women entering the trades. Postings in this category on WomenAtWork.ca often come from employers partnered with union apprenticeship programs or provincial trades training initiatives.
Technology and engineering
From software development to civil engineering, employers building more balanced technical teams use WomenAtWork.ca to reach candidates who might not otherwise see their postings on general-purpose boards. If you are early in a STEM career or transitioning from an adjacent field, look for postings that mention mentorship, cohort-based onboarding, or professional development budgets.
Provincial pages and regional context
Canada's labour market is not one market. Job availability, industry concentration, and even how employment equity obligations apply can shift significantly from province to province. Ontario's manufacturing and finance sectors, British Columbia's technology and resource industries, Alberta's energy and construction sectors, and Quebec's distinct labour regulations all create different conditions for job seekers and employers alike.
Finding roles in your province
WomenAtWork.ca signposts region-specific listings so you can focus your search on the labour market you actually live in, rather than filtering through postings for cities you have no interest in relocating to.
Employers hiring regionally
For employers, this regional structure means your posting reaches candidates who are already located in or committed to your hiring region, which tends to produce more relevant applications and fewer mismatched inquiries.
Understanding the Employment Equity Act framework
The Employment Equity Act is federal legislation that requires certain employers to achieve equitable representation across four designated groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. It applies to federally regulated private-sector employers with 100 or more employees and to federal public service organizations.
What it means in practice
Covered employers must collect workforce data, compare it against labour market availability for each designated group, and file annual reports. This is not a quota system, but it does create real accountability for employers to actively address underrepresentation, including in hiring, promotion, and retention practices.
Why job seekers should understand this
Knowing that an employer falls under this framework can help you understand what kind of internal reporting and accountability exists around hiring practices, which is a useful data point when you are evaluating where to apply.
How to make the most of WomenAtWork.ca
Whether you are searching for a role or trying to fill one, a few practical habits will help you get more out of the platform.
For job seekers
Keep your profile current, apply to postings that clearly match your experience level, and use the platform's region and industry filters rather than scrolling through every listing. If a posting mentions a return-to-work track or mentorship program, take that as a signal about the kind of onboarding support you can expect.
For employers
Write postings that describe your actual programs and commitments rather than generic statements. Candidates respond to specifics: mention if you offer flexible scheduling, phased onboarding, mentorship, or professional development funding. A detailed, honest posting on WomenAtWork.ca for employers will draw more relevant applicants than a copy-and-paste job description.
FAQ
What is WomenAtWork.ca?
WomenAtWork.ca is a Canadian job board that connects women seeking employment with employers looking to hire and support women across industries, including federally regulated organizations, return-to-work programs, and trades and STEM sectors.
Is WomenAtWork.ca only for certain industries?
No. Postings span federally regulated sectors like banking and telecommunications, as well as skilled trades, technology, engineering, healthcare, and general professional roles. The platform focuses on the audience, women job seekers and employers who want to reach them, rather than a single industry.
How do I get started as a job seeker?
Visit WomenAtWork.ca for job seekers to browse current openings and build a profile. You can filter by province, industry, and role type to focus your search.
How do I get started as an employer?
Employers can review pricing and post a role directly at WomenAtWork.ca for employers. Postings can include details on flexible scheduling, mentorship, or return-to-work supports to attract more relevant candidates.
What is the Employment Equity Act and why does it matter here?
The Employment Equity Act is Canadian federal legislation requiring certain employers, mainly federally regulated organizations with 100 or more employees, to identify and address underrepresentation of women and other designated groups in their workforce. WomenAtWork.ca helps these employers connect with qualified women candidates as part of that broader effort.
Does WomenAtWork.ca help with returning to work after a career break?
Yes. The platform includes postings and resources aimed at women returning to the workforce after caregiving, health-related leave, or other career breaks, including roles with phased onboarding and flexible arrangements.
Getting started
Whether you are hiring or job hunting, WomenAtWork.ca serves both sides of the market. Employers can review pricing and post a role at https://womenatwork.ca/employers. Job seekers can browse openings and create a profile at https://womenatwork.ca/job-seekers.