For employers

Your workforce needs can change quickly. Your staffing partner should be ready.

Temporary cover, permanent hires, seasonal ramp-ups and short-notice emergencies — handled by one responsive team.

Office Mon–Fri, 9–5 ETStaffing support for clients is available 24/7

Why use City Employment

Less time recruiting. More time running your operation.

Recruiting takes time you don’t always have — writing postings, sorting applicants, chasing references, filling no-shows. We take that work off your plate.

  • Faster response to changing workloads and last-minute gaps.
  • Screened candidates matched to your role, schedule and location.
  • Flexible arrangements — scale up or down without long commitments.
  • One point of contact who understands your site and your standards.
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From 1 to 100+ workersSame simple process

Staffing solutions

Choose the arrangement that fits.

Not sure which option you need? Tell us about the role — we’ll recommend the right fit.

Temporary Staffing

Cover absences, busy weeks and one-off projects without adding permanent headcount. Tell us the role, the shift and the start date — we recruit, screen and schedule the workers, and you scale up or down as your needs change.

  • Single shifts to multi-month assignments
  • Workers screened against your role requirements
  • Easy to extend, adjust or wind down

Permanent Recruitment

When you are hiring for the long term, we take on the sourcing, first-round screening and coordination so your team only meets candidates who fit the role, the schedule and your workplace.

  • Role profile built with your hiring manager
  • Candidates screened on experience and qualifications
  • Interview scheduling handled for you

Contract Staffing

Bring in people for a set scope or a fixed term — a system rollout, a facility move, a backlog clean-up. You get the skills you need for exactly as long as you need them.

  • Fixed-term and project-based placements
  • Clear start and end dates
  • Option to convert to permanent where suitable

Seasonal Staffing

Holiday volume, harvest, summer events, year-end inventory — plan ahead with us and have trained, scheduled people ready before the rush arrives.

  • Planning ahead of peak periods
  • Ramp-up and ramp-down on your timeline
  • Returning workers where available

High-Volume Recruitment

Opening a new site, adding a shift or landing a large contract? We run the recruitment campaign, screening and scheduling needed to bring groups of workers on board together.

  • Group hiring for new shifts and sites
  • Coordinated onboarding and start dates
  • One point of contact for the whole team

Emergency & Short-Notice Coverage

Call-ins, vacations, sudden orders. Our office is open weekdays and our team is reachable around the clock for clients, so short-notice requests do not wait until Monday.

  • Client support available 24/7
  • Vacation and call-in coverage
  • Fast turnaround on urgent requests

How it works — employers

From request to workers on site, in four steps.

A clear process, one point of contact and no unnecessary paperwork.

  1. Tell us what you need

    Share the role, number of workers, location, schedule and start date. It takes a few minutes.

  2. We recruit

    We search our candidate network and run targeted recruitment, then screen applicants against your requirements.

  3. Candidate matching

    Suitable candidates are presented for your review or scheduled directly, depending on the arrangement.

  4. Ongoing support

    We stay involved — adjusting numbers, replacing no-shows and supporting you as needs change.

Short-notice coverage

Short-staffed today? We’re here around the clock.

Call-ins, vacations and sudden orders don’t keep office hours. Neither do we. Our office is open weekdays, and clients can reach our team 24/7.

Employer FAQs

Common questions from employers

How quickly can you provide workers?

It depends on the role, location and number of people. General labour and warehouse roles can often be filled quickly; skilled and specialized positions take longer to recruit properly. Tell us your start date when you submit a request and we will give you a realistic timeline.

What types of staffing do you offer?

Temporary, permanent, contract and seasonal staffing, along with high-volume recruitment and short-notice coverage for call-ins and vacations.

How are candidates screened?

Candidates are screened against the requirements you give us — typically experience, relevant qualifications or certifications, availability and location. If your role needs additional checks, tell us and we will discuss what is appropriate and lawful for the position.

Do you work with businesses outside Ontario?

Yes. We support employers across Canada. Territories are served on request — contact us to discuss your location.

What does it cost?

Pricing depends on the type of staffing, the role and the duration. After we understand your requirements we will provide a clear quote before any workers are placed.

Can I request staff outside office hours?

Yes. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and our team is available to clients 24/7 for urgent staffing needs.

What if a worker is not the right fit?

Let us know right away. We will talk through what did not work and arrange a replacement where possible.

Have a question about your specific situation? Call +1 (647) 807-5791 or send us a message.

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