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3 Reasons Eastern Ontario Offers the Best Jobs In Canada

There are 3 factors to consider when looking for your next job, but it’s not often that you’ll find all three in one place…unless you’re looking in eastern Ontario. So, let’s break it down:

Like real estate, location is important when it comes to job hunting. The best jobs in Canada should also offer opportunities for career growth. Finally, whether searching for your next job or the best jobs in Canada, economic security is always an important consideration. 

Why the Best Jobs In Canada Are In Eastern Ontario

1. Location, location, location: the eastern Ontario region has some of the best quality of life in the country. Major city centres like Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal are just a few hours drive or train ride away, while commute times are lower than average. 

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Residents can enjoy all four seasons worth of outdoor activities or attend the hundreds of festivals and community events throughout the region. The towns are filled with history while looking forward to progress, along with many resources for newcomer communities. 

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2. Room to grow: between the educational institutions that work closely with industries and skills training resources available to job seekers in the region, there’s always room to grow your career. 

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Residents of the region also benefit from career pathway planning hubs created through partnership between workforce development boards and an online learning platform that provides job seekers, students, and even parents with regional skills training and on-site workplace visits. 

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3. Eastern Ontario makes good (dollars and) sense: The cost of living in the region remains lower than other Canadian urban centres and residents also enjoy job security as eastern Ontario continues to grow as a hub for high-demand sectors in the Canadian economy. Many of the job skills and expertise required are easily transferable to other sectors within the region, and all of this adds up to more economic security for residents of eastern Ontario!

 

Find out more about the best jobs in Canada right here in eastern Ontario: 

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