Jobs and Employment in Niagara Falls

A large percentage of jobs in Niagara Falls focus around tourism in the spring and summer months. Locals will notice an increase in the available temporary and part-time jobs.

Many businesses will require employees for customer service, servers, hotel staff and attraction operators. Be sure to watch the newspapers (Niagara Falls Review, St.Catharines Standard etc) for times and locations for local job fairs. Often these will be publicized on Cogeco Cable 10 or on your local cable channel.

Check out our Events Calendar as we will be posting them when they arise. If you are a student, you may want to watch the job boards and administration office at your college or university. Many employers are looking for specific skills and you may just be able to meet their needs!

For those who prefer work in the tech field we have found a site called Dice.com that posts only computer and office work jobs throughot North America. you can find a link to Tech Jobs around Niagara Falls here.

Aside from the online job websites such as monster.ca and workopolis.com you might want to check out some of the placement agencies in the area. The below placement agencies can help you find temporary or permanent work.

Most can assist with:

• Resume and Cover Letter Writing
• Career Exploration
• Information on Apprenticeships
• Access to Fax Machine, Photocopier and Laser Printer
• Computers with High Speed Internet Access
• Local Labour Market Information
• Workplace Safety and WHMIS Information
• Job Search Strategies
• Clarification of employment, training and career goals
• Computers with High Speed Internet Access
• Interview Tips and How to Approach Employers Effectively
• Post Secondary and other Educational Information
• Community Resource and Referral Information
• One-on-One Employment Counseling and Job Search Support
• Specialization Workshops for the 40+ Worker

Placement Agencies in Niagara

Bounty Hunter Staffing
6837 Morrison Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 2G5
905-353-9000

Kelly Services
3-8 Church Street
St.Cathairnes, Ontario L2R 3B3
905-685-7338

Labour Ready Inc
4872 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 4C5
905-356-2597

Landon Morgan
94 Church Street
St.Catharines, Ontario L2R 3C8
905-641-2476

Niagara Falls Employment Help Centre
Suite 7 6100 Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls
905-358-0021

How much can you make?
As of March, 31st. 2010 the minimum wage in Niagara Falls (General Hourly Rate) will be $10.25 an hour. If you are under 18 years of age and work less than 28 hours a week, $9.60 will be the hourly wage.

A large portion of jobs in the tourist area (near Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parkway) are in the hospitality and service industry, in this industry you can expect a minimum wage of $8.90. Most of the time tips will meet or exceed your hourly wage.

No vehicle to get to work? Check out our Getting Around page for transportation options.