Job Postings in Ontario: Pay Ranges, AI and Canadian Experience
Ontario now requires more openness in job postings. Here is what employers must include, and what job seekers can expect.
Since January 1, 2026, Ontario's Employment Standards Act requires more information in many publicly advertised job postings. Most of the rules apply to employers with 25 or more employees.
Many job postings must now include the expected pay or pay range, say whether AI is used to screen applicants, say whether the job is a real vacancy, and can't require Canadian experience.
What postings must include
- Expected pay or a pay range, within the limits the rules set.
- Whether artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess or select applicants.
- Whether the posting is for an existing vacancy.
What postings can't include
- A requirement for Canadian work experience.
After the interview
Employers must tell applicants they interviewed whether a decision has been made, within the time the rules set.
Exceptions
Some postings are exempt, such as general "help wanted" signs, internal postings, and some higher-paying roles. Check the details for your situation.
If a posting breaks the rules
Job seekers can contact the Ministry of Labour. Employers should review their postings and hiring tools now.
Questions about your rights at work? NEO can review your situation, including unpaid wages, Ministry of Labour claims and Small Claims Court. Call 647-200-3526 or toll-free 888-519-2435, email info@neolegalservices.com, or book a free consultation.
Sources
Read next: Working Through a Temp Agency in Ontario: Your Rights
General Ontario legal information, not legal advice for your matter, and reading it does not create a retainer. Sources checked 15 October 2026: check the current law, forms and dates before you act.
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This article is general information for people in Ontario, not legal advice. Rules, forms and deadlines change, and every situation is different. Check the current rule or speak to a licensed legal professional before you act.
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