Free job description template

Getting started with the job description template

Using this job description template

Use this free job description template to fully outline the role you’re hiring for. When you start receiving job applications, you can share this document with your candidates as a PDF. Each field contains prompts on what to include for that section. Replace the prompts in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. You can delete any fields that aren’t relevant - for example, if you’re not ready to share the salary or wage for the job. Or change a section header to something more appropriate for your needs.

Use this free job description template to fully outline the role you’re hiring for. When you start receiving job applications, you can share this document with your candidates as a PDF. Each field contains prompts on what to include for that section. Replace the prompts in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. You can delete any fields that aren’t relevant - for example, if you’re not ready to share the salary or wage for the job. Or change a section header to something more appropriate for your needs.

Creating a job advert

You can use the information you’ve added into this job description template to create an advert when you’re ready to promote the role. Some online job posting sites may allow you to attach the full job description to the advert. This is a good idea; posting the advert with the full job description gives jobseekers more information upfront to help them decide about applying.

You can use the information you’ve added into this job description template to create an advert when you’re ready to promote the role. Some online job posting sites may allow you to attach the full job description to the advert. This is a good idea; posting the advert with the full job description gives jobseekers more information upfront to help them decide about applying.

Legal and equal employment considerations

Replace the info in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. Make sure to review employment regulations closely when filling out your job description template. This should include any relevant equal employment considerations. You can use the links below to check legal obligations for job descriptions and equal opportunity considerations. Check your legal obligations under different federal and provincial laws. For example, the Canadian Human Rights Act prevents discrimination during the recruitment process. Provinces may have additional standards on top of that. If you’re working in a federally-regulated industry, check that your job description meets your obligations under the Canada Labour Code. You may also want to communicate that applicants should be legally able to work in Canada.

Canadian Human Rights ActCanada Labour Code

Replace the info in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. Make sure to review employment regulations closely when filling out your job description template. This should include any relevant equal employment considerations. You can use the links below to check legal obligations for job descriptions and equal opportunity considerations. Check your legal obligations under different federal and provincial laws. For example, the Canadian Human Rights Act prevents discrimination during the recruitment process. Provinces may have additional standards on top of that. If you’re working in a federally-regulated industry, check that your job description meets your obligations under the Canada Labour Code. You may also want to communicate that applicants should be legally able to work in Canada.

Canadian Human Rights ActCanada Labour Code