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These 7 Ontario Living Wage Employers Are Hiring Right Now & You Can Make Up To $50 An Hour

These jobs will help you thrive. 💰💰💰

Employees of the City Of Kingston. Right: Beechwood Doughnuts' living wage certificate

Employees of the City Of Kingston. Right: Beechwood Doughnuts' living wage certificate

Contributing Writer

The province's high cost of living has made it almost necessary to work for Ontario employers that are living wage certified, luckily quite a few of them are.

In fact, the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) supplies residents with a list of verified companies on its website, and as chance would have it, a good number of them are hiring.

The businesses, which span from bakeries to insurance companies, offer a variety of positions, including welders, dishwashers and tax preparers.

So, if you're looking to escape minimum wage, keep scrolling.

A Touch Of Dutch Landscaping

Roles: Landscape Project Installation and Flowerbed Maintenance Crew Members

Salary: $20.70 to $24.00 an hour depending on role and experience

Who Should Apply: Individuals who have a working knowledge of landscaping tasks that are willingly to work in a team environment as well as independently in all types of weather.

Apply Here

Accumetal Manufacturing Inc.

Roles:

  • General Labourer
  • CNC Brake Press Operator
  • Afternoon Shift Laser Operator
  • Robotic Welding Operator
  • Welder
  • Industrial Painter
  • Quality Inspector

Salary: TBD

Who Should Apply: Passionate and driven workers of various skillsets and experience that are striving to be paid a liveable wage and secure great benefits.

Apply Here

The Automotive Solutions Company 

Roles:

  • Manager Finance Planning and Analysis
  • General Accountant, Revenue
  • Jr. Vehicle Detailer

Who Should Apply: Self-starters that are able to prioritize multiple tasks and find quick solutions.

Some roles require 3 to 5 years of experience in managing and accounting.

Salary: TBD

Apply Here

Beechwood Doughnuts

Roles: Front of House and Dishwashers

Who Should Apply: Individuals with great attention to detail, excellent time management, a positive attitude and openness to learning.

Salary: Approximately $19.80 based on the area according to OLWN

You'll need to be able to stand for long periods and lift to 25kg.

Apply Here

Tax Preparer

Roles:

  • Receptionist
  • Client Coordinator
  • Tax Preparer

Who Should Apply: People with a strong knowledge of Canadian tax legislation or experience in client-facing roles.

Salary: $16 to $24 an hour depending on role

Applicants should be enthusiastic about helping others.

Apply Here

Canadian Roots Exchange 

Roles:

  • Solidarity Specialist
  • Manager of Data and Evaluation (Indigenous Candidates Preferred)
  • Manager of Development Coordinator
Salary: $45,000 to $75,000 a year

Who Should Apply: People interested in helping supply programs, grants and opportunities to "strengthen and amplify the voices of Indigenous youth."

Apply Here

City Of Kingston

Roles:

  • Building and Plumbing Inspector
  • Secretary
  • Planner
  • Supervisor, Building Services
  • And more

Salaries: Some positons offer $25 an hour, and other pay up to $111,693.40 a year

Who Should Apply: People from all walks of life and trades who wish to make a solid wage by working for the City of Kingston.

Apply Here

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

  • Contributing Writer

    Patrick John Gilson (he/him) is a Contributing Writer with Narcity Media. He is a pro at ensuring his content is both exciting and tailored to millennials. He specializes in breaking news and investigative stories that require him to be on scene— something he enjoys and thrives in.

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