Resources for Equity-Deserving Groups
Below are a series of job boards, employer directories, and community resources dedicated to the inclusive hiring and advancement of equity-deserving groups.
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BIPOC Jobs.ca Job Board – Explore an extensive selection of job opportunities specifically designed for BIPOC professionals. Additionally, it’s a dedicated Canadian job platform that connects BIPOC professionals with inclusive employers committed to DEI, offering tailored job alerts and culturally relevant career support.
HireDiverse.ca Job Board – Canada’s fastest-growing diversity-focused job board, partnering with employers to prioritize equity and inclusion through targeted outreach and candidate matching.
ByBlacks.com Directory – A top-ranked Black Canadian media platform offering opportunities and a comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses and employers.
Black Female Accountants Network – A faith-based association empowering Black female accounting professionals through mentorship, peer support, and career advancement in a culturally affirming environment.
The Canadian Association of Black Journalists – A national network for Black media professionals offering member benefits like training, mentorship, discounted events, and advocacy for increased newsroom representation.
African Women Acting – A nonprofit collective dedicated to empowering African women artists by preserving heritage, promoting cultural expression, and providing arts career opportunities.
Black Engineers Job Board – A Canada-wide engineering career portal that connects Black engineers with employers, while offering professional development, mentoring, and networking within the engineering community.
Interactive Ontario – Ontario’s Home for Video Games and Interactive Entertainment – Work Placement Program for Black Youth & Emerging Professionals. Includes Ontario-wide paid internships in video game & digital media sectors, with a resume database and industry mentorship.
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Aboriginal Student Employment Program (Public Service Commission) – Federal internships specifically for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students across various departments.
National Research Council Indigenous Student Employment Program – Provides and offers hands-on research and science positions for Indigenous post-secondary students.
Aboriginal Job Centre – A centralized portal featuring job opportunities and resources tailored specifically for Indigenous job seekers across Canada. Connects candidates with culturally supportive employers and community-focused roles.
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada Job Board – This job board highlights meaningful career opportunities in Indigenous tourism nationwide.
Indigenous Careers.org Job Board – A national directory of employers committed to Indigenous inclusion. This platform establishes roles from inclusive organizations that prioritize Indigenous recruitment and professional development.
Indigenous Professionals.Org Job Board – Focused on skilled and managerial positions, this network links Indigenous professionals with mentoring, leadership development, and career-path progressions within corporations and public sectors.
First Nations Jobs Online-Job Board – Offering one of the largest collections of Indigenous-focused job postings across Canada, this user-friendly site serves as a trusted hub for industry-wide recruitment and Indigenous employment outreach.
Kagita Mikam Employment Services – Based in Ottawa, Kagita Mikam provides Indigenous job seekers with locally tailored employment support. Includes coaching, placement assistance, and culturally relevant training programs.
Carleton University-The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement – Carleton’s Centre offers Indigenous students culturally grounded support through mentoring, community networking, and workshops embedded within campus life to aid academic, professional, and personal success.
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Pride at Work Canada Job Board – Connects 2SLGBTQ+ applicants with inclusive Canadian employers. Also featuring roles from major organizations committed to diversity.
Job Board.LGBT – A global LGBTQ+ job platform partnering with fully inclusive employers, offering opportunities across industries in a safe, discrimination-free space.
Start Proud – National mentorship and networking platform that connects LGBTQ+ students with inclusive employers and career guidance across Canada.
Out in Tech – A global community empowering LGBTQ+ people in tech through exclusive job listings, events, mentorship, and professional development.
Capital Pride Employment Services – An Ottawa-based program offering tailored employment support and connections with inclusive local employers during Capital Pride season.
Coming Out at Work – A resource from the Human Rights Campaign offering practical guidance and confidence-building tips for navigating visibility in the workplace.
Out for Undergrad Networking Conferences – Premier North American leadership and networking conferences that empower LGBTQ+ undergraduates through mentorship, career panels, and employer connections.
Carleton University Student Experience Office-Resources for 2SLGBTQ+ Students – Provides campus-focused support and community-building tailored to 2SLGBTQ+ students, including peer mentorship, equity workshops, and safe space initiatives.
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Times Change Women’s Employment Services-The Prosperity Project – An Ontario‑wide non-profit offering support in job search planning, educational counselling, and computer skills upgrading specifically for women.
Women in Biz Network – A Canada‑focused job board that connects women professionals with diversity-driven employers and includes membership in the Women in Biz Network, unlocking exclusive networking, directory listings, and employer branding exposure.
Tech Ladies – A vibrant global community offering a curated Women‑in‑Tech job board, networking, webinars, and an ever-expanding library of industry content.
Fairy God Boss Job Board – Part of the largest online career community for women offering anonymous company reviews, salary and benefits insights, peer advice forums, and job listings.
Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology Job Board – STEM-focused board that connects women in science, technology, engineering, and math with employers committed to gender equity, offering targeted career postings and community support.
Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades, and Technology Job Board – A national platform showcasing opportunities from employers sourcing talent in engineering, science, trades, and technology, backed by a coalition advocating for women in these fields.
Carleton University CUSA Women’s Centre – Provides Carleton female students and alumni with tailored programming, advocacy, and on-campus events to support personal success.
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Career Services’ ACT Program offers an extensive list of disability-specific job boards and organizations.
*These resources are for your exploration. Carleton University Career Services is not responsible for the content of any external websites.