Toronto - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
Some find jobs here, some find remote work in the USA. Local consulates don't have many jobs. The consulates are small. - Aug 2022
Lots of opportunities available. - Jun 2018
Some worked in financial services. Local salaries seemed to be less than USA once adjusted to parity. - Apr 2018
Unemployment among spouses/partners is a problem. - Nov 2016
Plenty of jobs are available for spouses. Diplomatic spouses get a work permit to work on the local economy. - Oct 2016
No, not on the local economy. There are lots of volunteer opportunities in pretty much area you'd want. But if you're looking for a paying job it's problematic. - Nov 2015
There are some opportunities, but you will need a work permit. There are also some job opportunities at the ci suite. - Jul 2015
There are a few jobs in the consulate, but finding work on the local economy is a bit more complicated. - Jan 2013
There are many. - May 2010
Lots of people have had problems with this as most Canadian jobs will only hire people with Canadian work experience and credentials, which can be difficult and time-consuming to obtain. Puzzling given that Canadians try so hard to welcome immigrants in other ways. - Apr 2010
Yes lots. - Aug 2008
You need a Canadian work permit to get jobs on the economy. Hiring is slow. - Jan 2008
