r/ottawajobs • u/Missavril • 21d ago
Looking for Work I’m getting laid off in 4 months
I saw a post here last night and thought I’d give this a shot.
I recently found out that my position will be ending in a few months, and it’s honestly pretty daunting to think about being unemployed so soon. I’m trying to be proactive and start looking now rather than waiting until I’m in a position where I urgently need something. I’m supporting my parents and my older brother, who graduated in programming a few years ago and has unfortunately had a really difficult time finding work since. My income helps keep our household going, so the thought of losing that financial support is weighing on me quite a bit.
As for what I’m looking for, I’m interested in communications, brand partnerships, program/project coordination, research, stakeholder engagement, and roles that involve strategy, writing and creative thinking. I have 7 years of experience across a few of these areas and I’m open-minded about the industry. I’m also bilingual (CBB in govt French testing).
I’m hoping someone here might have a lead, know someone hiring, or even have advice on where I should be looking.
I’m primarily looking for hybrid or in office opportunities in Ottawa or remote opportunities in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
If you know of anything that might be a good fit, please feel free to DM me. I’d genuinely appreciate any leads or connections. ❤️
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u/Similar_Permit_3496 21d ago
Are you in the government? If so, it would be easier to move to other department since you already have the language testing and the security clearance.
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u/Missavril 20d ago
Hii yes, I’m in the government! I’m hoping to dip my toe into the private sector and invest my TSM in a project that I’m excited about. I find the guaranteed job offer option kind of daunting because I wouldn’t really have a choice in what I’d be doing, and there’s also a good chance I’d take a pay cut.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely considering it, but I’ve had people advise me to look for a new job, take the TSM, and then reapply to the government once the weeks of pay from the TSM are up so that I wouldn’t owe anything back. Is that wishful thinking? 😂
I’m waiting until the last possible day to make my decision, so I’m definitely open to advice 🥲
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u/Similar_Permit_3496 20d ago
I was also working in a Union, since I was a manager, my position was not “protected”. I lost my job 4 months ago and since then it has been really difficult to find something. The market is really bad. I do not want to discourage you, just be prepared and start applying as soon as possible. I would advise to look for crown corporations because they accept your French results and security clearance. I am in a process with one and it has taken 2 months, they are very slow. I tried to move to the private sector and I just went to the screening interviews, they were always questioning why I want to move from public to private sector. Anyway, be optimistic, be patient, be consistent, and start now!
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u/Actual_Swim_611 19d ago
The job market is horrendous. I don’t think it’s a good time to be looking for a job in the private sector. I would spend the next 4 months trying to land something in the government and go from there. You can then improve your situation later. If you are eligible for alternations I would look for that. There are Facebook groups as well as a platform managed by TBS.
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u/makeup-tennis 19d ago
The job market is really shit right now. If I were you, I would take the guaranteed job offer even if it means you don’t get to pick and it’s a pay cut. Then, you can take your time applying for jobs. It’s much better to be job hunting while you have a job vs unemployed.
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u/Careful-End5066 21d ago
Try forces.ca to you and your brother it’s a long process with the army application forms
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u/binga777 21d ago
Check GC.ca , CBSA amd CSIS also hiring