Good — here are practical places and tactics to find manufacturing job openings in Canada, organized so you can act quickly.

Where to search (general job boards)

• Job Bank (Government of Canada) — central federal listing, includes many manufacturing, skilled trades, and apprenticeship postings.
• Indeed Canada and Google Jobs — broad coverage and easy alerts.
• LinkedIn — great for jobs plus networking and company research; set job alerts and follow target employers.
• Glassdoor and Monster — good for company reviews and openings.
• Eluta and Talent.com — Canadian-focused aggregators that often surface employer-posted roles.

Province / city government and sector-specific resources

• Provincial job portals and workforce agencies (e.g., Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta employment sites) — they publish local employer postings, skills programs, and hiring incentives.
• Local economic development offices and municipal job boards — especially useful in smaller manufacturing hubs.

Industry & employer sources

• Company career pages — target large manufacturers in your region (auto, aerospace, food processing, metal fabrication, plastics) and apply directly.
• Industry associations (provincial manufacturing associations, sector councils) — they post job boards and apprenticeship info.
• Union hiring halls (where applicable) — for unionized plants, go through the appropriate trade union or hiring hall.

Staffing/temp agencies & recruiters

• National agencies (e.g., Randstad, Adecco, Manpower) and local blue‑collar recruiters — many manufacturers hire through temp agencies for immediate needs and temp-to-perm roles.

Trades, apprenticeships & training programs

• Red Seal and provincial apprenticeship registries — search for apprenticeship postings and registered-training employers.
• Community colleges and trade schools — their career centres often have employer connections and hiring events.

Local networking & events

• Manufacturing job fairs, career expos, and union/college open houses — good for on-the-spot interviews.
• Meetups, trade associations, and LinkedIn groups for manufacturing professionals — helpful for leads and referrals.

Search tactics and optimizations

• Use keywords: “manufacturing,” “production,” “assembly,” “CNC,” “fabricator,” “machine operator,” “maintenance,” “quality control,” “forklift / forklift operator,” “manufacturing technician.”
• Filter by shift (day/evening/night), contract vs. permanent, and location radius.
• Set email/job alerts on multiple sites so new roles come to you automatically.
• Tailor your resume to highlight relevant certifications (WHMIS, first aid, forklift, CNC, Red Seal), safety record, and measurable achievements.
• Apply early and, if possible, follow up with the hiring contact or recruiter.

Other practical notes

• If you’re not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, check work-permit requirements before applying — many employers need candidates who are already authorized to work.
• For entry-level roles, temporary agencies and apprenticeship programs are often the fastest route in. For skilled roles, target company career pages and LinkedIn networking.

If you want, tell me the province or city you’re looking in and your experience level (entry, skilled, trades, engineering), and I’ll give a short, targeted list of specific boards, employers, and keywords for that area.