North York stretches from Lawrence Avenue north to Steeles Avenue, and from the Humber River east to Victoria Park. The main employment corridors cluster around the Yonge and Sheppard intersection (one of Toronto's busiest employment nodes outside downtown), Wilson Avenue, Finch Avenue, and the Allen Road corridor. North York is home to major healthcare, corporate head office, retail, and food service employers, all served by Line 1 (Yonge) running from Finch to York Mills and Sheppard. Browse all current job postings on CanuckHire or see our guides on restaurant jobs in Toronto and part-time work across the city.
Employers currently hiring in North York
These employers post consistently for North York and north Toronto locations. Pay ranges reflect current 2026 market rates.
North York General Hospital (NYGH)
Healthcare · 4001 Leslie Street, North York, ON · Full-time and part-time
North York General is one of Toronto's largest community hospitals, located at Leslie and Sheppard. NYGH hires continuously for environmental services, dietary aides, patient registration clerks, unit clerks, patient care assistants, and a range of allied health roles. CUPE-represented support roles start at $21–$26/hr. The hospital is accessible by TTC bus from Leslie Station (Line 4 Sheppard). NYGH offers OPTrust pension for qualifying full-time employees and benefits from day one for permanent staff.
View openings at careers.nygh.on.ca →LCBO (Head Office and North York Stores)
Retail / corporate · North York, ON · Full-time and part-time
The LCBO's head office is located in North York, and the organization operates multiple retail stores across the area. LCBO retail staff are OPSEU-represented with one of the best compensation structures in Ontario retail: starting wages above $20/hr for part-time retail staff, progression to $25+ for full-time, plus pension access and comprehensive benefits. Head office corporate roles span supply chain, IT, marketing, and finance. Both retail and corporate roles post regularly at lcbo.com/jobs.
View openings at lcbo.com/jobs →Fairview Mall (Retail)
Retail · 1800 Sheppard Ave East, North York, ON · Full-time and part-time
Fairview Mall sits at the boundary of North York and Scarborough, accessible from Don Mills and Sheppard stations. The mall hosts Simons, Sport Chek, The Bay, Foot Locker, and dozens of specialty retailers and food court operators. Retail associate roles range from $17.60 to $20/hr; keyholder and supervisor positions run $21–$25/hr. Food court operators including New York Fries, Panda, and Manchu Wok hire regularly. Apply through individual retailers or via Indeed filtered to Sheppard Avenue East.
Search retail jobs near Fairview on Indeed →Toronto Community Housing (TCH) — North York District
Social housing / facilities · Multiple North York locations · Full-time
Toronto Community Housing operates a significant number of residential buildings in North York and employs building superintendents, maintenance staff, community programs staff, and administrative workers. CUPE-represented roles start at $24–$30/hr for maintenance and trades. The organization also hires community programs coordinators and social workers for its large family and seniors communities across the area. A strong option for trades and social services job seekers.
View openings at torontohousing.ca/careers →Korean BBQ & Restaurant Row (Yonge Street)
Food service · Yonge Street North York corridor · Full-time and part-time
North York's Yonge Street corridor between Sheppard and Finch is home to one of Canada's densest concentrations of Korean restaurants, barbecue spots, and Asian food and beverage businesses. Restaurants like Baekjeong, Owl of Minerva, and dozens of others hire servers, line cooks, cashiers, and bussers regularly. Most roles start at Ontario minimum wage ($17.60/hr) for entry-level with tips adding to server income. Some Korean BBQ spots have strong weekend revenue that drives above-average server tip income.
Search restaurant jobs in North York →Humber College — North Campus (Finch Area)
Post-secondary education · 675 Finch Avenue West, North York, ON · Full-time and part-time
Humber College operates a North Campus at Finch and Islington. The campus hires support staff including admin coordinators, student services roles, food service workers, and facilities staff. OPSEU-represented with access to CAAT pension. Admin coordinator roles run $55K–$70K. The campus is accessible by TTC from Finch West Station on Line 1. A smaller campus than the Etobicoke North, but part of the same hiring system at humber.ca/staff-careers.
View openings at humber.ca/staff-careers →Bayview Village & Empress Walk Retail Area
Retail / food service · Bayview and Sheppard area, North York, ON · Full-time and part-time
Bayview Village shopping centre at Bayview and Sheppard, and Empress Walk at Yonge and Sheppard, are two of North York's primary upscale retail clusters. Bayview Village hosts Pusateri's, Williams-Sonoma, and high-end specialty retailers; Empress Walk includes a Whole Foods Market, Rexall, and additional tenants. These locations offer retail and grocery roles paying $18–$22/hr for associates, and service roles with tip income potential at premium food retailers.
Search retail jobs near Bayview Village →Centennial College (Morningside and Ashtonbee Campuses)
Post-secondary education · North York / Scarborough border · Full-time and part-time
Centennial College's Ashtonbee Campus at Victoria Park and Eglinton hires regularly for trades and automotive program support, facilities, administrative, and student services roles. The campus sits at the North York-Scarborough boundary and is reachable from Victoria Park and Eglinton stations. OPSEU-represented support staff access CAAT pension and OPT benefits. Current openings are shared across the Centennial campus system.
View openings at centennialcollege.ca →The Yonge and Sheppard node: North York's business district
Yonge and Sheppard is the second-largest corporate office node in Toronto after the downtown core. The Sheppard-Yonge interchange between Lines 1 and 4 serves towers housing financial services, insurance, technology, and professional services employers. This corridor has a higher concentration of office and professional roles than other North York corridors.
Office and corporate roles in this area typically pay:
- Administrative assistant / coordinator: $48K–$65K
- Customer service and call centre roles: $19–$24/hr
- Accounting and bookkeeping support: $52K–$72K
- IT support and help desk: $50K–$70K
- Marketing and content coordination: $52K–$70K
Getting around North York by transit
North York is one of the best-served areas outside downtown Toronto for transit. Line 1 (Yonge) runs from Finch Station south through Sheppard-Yonge, York Mills, Lawrence, and Eglinton stations, covering the main north-south corridor. The Line 4 Sheppard subway runs east-west between Sheppard-Yonge and Don Mills Station, serving Fairview Mall and North York General Hospital. TTC buses along Wilson Avenue, Finch Avenue, and Lawrence Avenue serve the broader area. For workers commuting from outside Toronto, the GO Train Barrie line stops at York Mills and Wilson stations, providing access from the north.
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest employers in North York?
The largest employers in North York include North York General Hospital (healthcare), the LCBO (head office and retail stores), Toronto Community Housing (facilities and social services), Centennial and Humber College campuses, and the broad employer cluster at Yonge and Sheppard. The restaurant and food service sector along Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch (particularly Korean BBQ and Asian dining) is also a major source of frontline employment.
Are LCBO jobs in North York competitive?
LCBO retail positions are among the best-paid retail jobs in Ontario. OPSEU-represented LCBO staff start above $20/hr for part-time, with full-time employees progressing to $25+ per hour. Benefits, pension, and paid leave are included for qualifying employees. Competition for LCBO positions is higher than typical retail roles because of this compensation. Head office corporate roles at LCBO span marketing, IT, supply chain, and finance.
How do I get to North York General Hospital for work without a car?
North York General is located at 4001 Leslie Street, near the intersection of Leslie and Sheppard. TTC Route 51 (Leslie) provides direct access from Leslie Station on Line 4 Sheppard. The hospital is also accessible via bus routes connecting from Don Mills Station. Shift workers should check the TTC schedule for early morning (5 AM and earlier) routes, as some shifts start before regular frequency resumes.
What restaurant jobs are available along Yonge Street in North York?
The Yonge Street corridor between Sheppard and Finch in North York has a dense concentration of Korean restaurants, BBQ spots, Japanese, Thai, and pan-Asian food and beverage businesses. Server, line cook, cashier, and food runner roles are frequently posted. Most entry roles start at Ontario minimum wage ($17.60/hr) with tip income adding to server take-home. Some Korean BBQ restaurants have strong weekend business that generates above-average tip income per shift.
Are there part-time jobs in North York for students?
Yes. Fairview Mall, Bayview Village, Empress Walk, and the Yonge Street food and beverage corridor are strong sources of part-time work for students. LCBO also regularly hires part-time retail staff. Retail associate roles pay $17.60 to $20/hr; food service and barista roles in the $17.60 to $19 range. Humber College North and Centennial Ashtonbee campuses also hire student work positions within their campuses.