I am a recent Bachelor of Social Work graduate from St. Thomas University, and I am actively looking for social work employment in Ontario. I am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW currently living in another province, and I am fully ready and willing to relocate. My goal is to secure a job before moving, but relocation is not a barrier for me. Because I do not live in Ontario yet, I am not able to meet with an employment counsellor or access local in‑person services, which has made my job search more difficult. I have been applying everywhere with little success, so I am hoping this forum can help me connect with people who may know of openings or who can refer me to someone hiring.
Thank you for reading, and I appreciate any guidance or connections you can share.
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We hope members of our community can offer suggestions and help you identify potential job opportunities.
In the meantime, here are some online platforms that may be helpful in your job search:
Platform
Type of roles
Advice tailored to each platform
SocialWorkJobs.ca
Social work‑specific, many Ontario RSW postings
Set up alerts for “Ontario” and “RSW” and upload your resume
SettlementatWork
Settlement work focused
Browse the jobs section for new opportunities.
LinkedIn
Hospital, community, school, government roles
Follow Ontario agencies and connect with hiring managers on linkedin
CharityVillage
Non‑profit, community agencies, counselling roles
Use Advanced Search with “Social Work” job category
Glassdoor/Workopolis
Mix of public sector and NGO social service roles
Compare salaries and set Ontario‑specific job alerts
You may also want to look through Settlement.Org articles on job listings to help you find potential work opportunities. Your forum post is already a great introduction to your background and experience. Building on that, consider expanding your professional network both online and through your personal contacts.
Join Ontario‑focused social work groups on LinkedIn or professional association communities and participate in discussions; this makes it easier for people to think of you when roles open up.
Reach out to agencies you’re interested in (children’s aid, community mental health, hospitals, school boards) and ask if they expect upcoming postings suitable for a new BSW graduate; even brief informational conversations can lead to referrals.
Consider asking supervisors from your BSW practicum or professors for references or introductions to colleagues working in Ontario.
We’re wishing you the best of luck with this process, and hope this information is helpful as you continue your job search. If you have more questions, please feel free to follow up with us.