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University, research, and specialist careers across Canada

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs across Canada. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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Canada jobs on Academic Jobs cover faculty, lecturer, research, and professional appointments at Canadian universities, colleges, research institutes, and organisations that recruit academic-grade specialists. Candidates use this hub to review openings nationwide, compare employer profiles, and apply to roles that match their discipline, experience level, and preferred location within Canada.

Canada's employment landscape spans public and private universities, dual-sector colleges, specialist research centres, hospitals, and industry employers that hire researchers, subject-matter experts, and advanced-degree professionals. Typical listings include teaching-only contracts, research fellowships, tenure-track or continuing academic posts, sessional teaching, corporate R&D roles, and professional staff positions that support students, labs, and innovation teams.

Location pages below link to state and territory job hubs across Canada. Each spoke highlights openings in a specific region, which helps candidates who already know they want to work in a particular state or province. City hubs go further, surfacing roles in major university towns, research parks, and metropolitan centres where institutions and industry compete for talent in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, business, and the arts.

Job seekers returning to Canada after study abroad, industry secondments, or parental leave often start at the country level before narrowing to a short list of employers. Recruitment and HR teams at Canadian universities, research organisations, and industry labs use the same structure to improve visibility for high-intent queries such as faculty jobs, research roles, expert appointments, and academic positions in Canada.

Create a job alert from this page to receive email updates when new canada vacancies match your criteria. Employers can post roles directly to reach qualified candidates who browse Academic Jobs for university careers, research posts, and specialist industry roles in Canada.

Whether you are completing a PhD, moving from industry into academia, or seeking promotion to professor, principal scientist, or dean level, starting from the Canada jobs hub gives you a structured map of where demand is highest and which regions deserve a closer look before you commit to applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in Canada?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in Canada, with opportunities at institutions like University of Toronto. Explore openings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in Canada?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in Canada based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in Canada?

Faculty salaries in Canada range from CAD $80,000–$110,000 for Assistant Professors to $150,000–$200,000+ for Full Professors, depending on institution and experience.

📈What's the career path for academics in Canada?

Career paths typically progress from Lecturer or Assistant Professor to Associate and Full Professor, with tenure-track options and research funding opportunities in Canada.

💰What salary can professors expect in Canada compared to other regions?

Professors in Canada earn CAD $80,000–$200,000+, competitive with the US ($70,000–$200,000) and slightly higher than the UK (£50,000–£120,000), especially at top universities.

✍️How do I rate my professor in Canada?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to share feedback and rate professors in Canada based on your experience.

🔬What research trends are in Canada academia?

Current trends include AI, renewable energy, and Indigenous studies, with significant funding for research at universities like McGill and University of Waterloo.

🌟What makes a career in Canada academia rewarding?

Canada offers robust research funding, a diverse academic community, competitive salaries, and a high quality of life, making it ideal for academic careers.

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