Etobicoke is Toronto's westernmost district, running from the Humber River to the city limits at Mississauga. Its major employment corridors include Kipling Avenue, Islington Avenue, Dixon Road (serving the airport area), and the Humber College campus on Humber College Boulevard. The proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport makes Etobicoke one of the highest-density aviation, logistics, and airport hospitality employment zones in Canada. Browse all current job postings on CanuckHire or see our guide on warehouse and logistics jobs in the GTA for additional industrial roles nearby.
Employers currently hiring in Etobicoke
These employers post consistently for Etobicoke and airport-area roles. Pay ranges reflect 2026 market rates; links go to current career pages.
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) — Toronto Pearson
Aviation / operations · Mississauga / Etobicoke border · Full-time and part-time
The GTAA operates Toronto Pearson Airport and employs several thousand people in operations, facilities, security, customer experience, and corporate roles. Terminal operations and facilities roles start at $21–$26/hr. Customer experience and passenger assistance roles start at $19–$22/hr. The airport is accessible by TTC Route 52 (Lawrence West) and the UP Express from Union Station to Pearson. Shift work is standard across most frontline roles.
View openings at torontopearson.com →Air Canada
Aviation · Toronto Pearson (YYZ), ON · Full-time
Air Canada's main hub is Pearson, and the airline hires ground crew, airport customer service agents, cargo handlers, and corporate roles from its Etobicoke-area offices. Airport customer service agents typically earn $22–$26/hr with shift premiums for overnight operations. Ground crew and cargo roles are CAW/Unifor-represented at many classifications with collectively bargained wages above non-union airport equivalent roles. Full benefits and pension access for qualifying permanent employees.
View openings at jobs.aircanada.com →Humber College (North and Lakeshore Campuses)
Post-secondary education · Etobicoke, ON · Full-time and part-time
Humber College North Campus on Humber College Boulevard is one of the largest post-secondary campuses in Ontario by enrolment. The college hires academic support, student services, administrative coordinators, facilities staff, library staff, and food service workers. Support staff roles are OPSEU-represented with access to the CAAT pension. Admin coordinator roles typically pay $55K–$72K. Food service and custodial roles start at $21–$24/hr.
View openings at humber.ca/staff-careers →William Osler Health System
Healthcare · Etobicoke General Hospital + Brampton Civic · Full-time and part-time
William Osler Health System operates Etobicoke General Hospital on Humber College Boulevard alongside Brampton Civic Hospital. Support roles including patient care assistants, environmental services, dietary, and unit clerk positions hire regularly. CUPE-represented entry-level roles start at $21–$25/hr. Healthcare is one of the most stable employment sectors in the area with pension and benefits for qualifying employees.
View openings at williamoslerhs.ca/careers →Sherway Gardens (Retail)
Retail · Sherway Gardens, Etobicoke, ON · Full-time and part-time
Sherway Gardens on The West Mall hosts Nordstrom (now under new banner), Zara, H&M, Sephora, The Bay, Sport Chek, and dozens of specialty retailers and food court operators. National retailers at Sherway consistently post for sales associates, keyholders, and store management. Pay ranges from $17.60–$19/hr for associates to $20–$25/hr for keyholders. Accessible by TTC Route 123 (Sherway) from Kipling Station.
Search retail jobs near Sherway on Indeed →Airport-Area Food Service & Hospitality
Food service / hospitality · Dixon Road & Airport Road corridor · Full-time and part-time
The Dixon Road and Airport Road hotel and food service corridor employs thousands in airport hotels (Westin Harbour Castle at Pearson, Sheraton Gateway, Hilton Toronto Airport), airport terminal food operators (SSP Canada, HMS Host, Gate Gourmet), and restaurant chains serving airport workers. Server, line cook, front desk, and banquet staff roles are consistently available. Tips and service charges at hotel restaurants add meaningfully to base pay. Many roles offer shift premiums for overnight operations serving early departing flights.
Search hospitality jobs near Pearson →Logistics & Cargo Companies (Pearson Area)
Logistics · Dixie Road / Derry Road area · Full-time
The industrial zone south and east of Pearson Airport employs thousands in air cargo, courier, cold chain logistics, and freight forwarding. Employers active in this corridor include Cargojet, Purolator, Swissport, Menzies Aviation, and DHL Aviation. Cargo handler and ramp service agent roles start at $21–$24/hr with shift premiums. Cargojet overnight cargo operations, in particular, hire regularly at competitive rates for aircraft loading and cargo scanning roles. Most roles require a RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card) which employers sponsor after hire.
Search cargo and logistics jobs →IKEA Canada (Etobicoke)
Retail · IKEA Etobicoke, 15 Provost Drive · Full-time and part-time
IKEA's Etobicoke store on Provost Drive hires consistently for sales, food court service, cashier, pick and pack, and logistics roles. IKEA Canada is known for paying above retail-sector averages, with co-worker (their term for store associates) starting pay typically at $19–$22/hr. IKEA also offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement savings contributions and staff discounts. The store is accessible by TTC bus from Kipling Station.
View openings at ikea.com/ca →Working in the airport sector: what to expect
The Pearson Airport employment zone is unique in Toronto. A few things to understand before applying:
- RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card). Most airside jobs require a RAIC, which involves a background check. Employers sponsor applicants for the RAIC after conditional hire. Applicants must have been in a country with which Canada shares criminal record data for the past five years, and must not have a relevant criminal record.
- Shift work is standard. Airports operate 24 hours. Early morning (3–7 AM) and overnight shifts are common, particularly for ground crew, cargo, and food prep roles. Shift premiums are standard and meaningful.
- Transit access. UP Express from Union Station to Pearson runs every 15 minutes and takes 25 minutes. TTC Route 52 (Lawrence West) serves the airport via kipling then bus. Many airport employers offer shuttle buses from nearby transit hubs during pre-dawn shifts when transit is limited.
What Etobicoke jobs pay by sector
Etobicoke's employment mix skews toward higher-paying sectors compared to the city average, driven by airport and healthcare dominance:
- Aviation ground crew / cargo handlers: $21–$26/hr, plus shift premiums
- Air Canada airport CSA: $22–$26/hr under collective agreement
- Healthcare support (William Osler): $21–$28/hr
- Post-secondary admin (Humber College): $55K–$72K salaried
- Airport food service: $18–$22/hr plus tips at hotel restaurants
- Retail (Sherway and strip malls): $17.60–$20/hr
- IKEA co-worker: $19–$22/hr
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest employers in Etobicoke?
The largest employers in Etobicoke by headcount include the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) at Pearson, Air Canada, Humber College, William Osler Health System (Etobicoke General Hospital), IKEA Canada, and the airport hospitality and cargo sector employers along Dixon Road and Airport Road. Retail at Sherway Gardens employs several thousand across multiple tenants.
Do I need special credentials to work at Pearson Airport?
Most airside roles (ground crew, cargo handling, ramp service) require a RAIC, Restricted Area Identity Card. Employers sponsor applicants for this security clearance after a conditional offer. The process involves a background check. You must have been in a RAIC-eligible country for the past five years and must not have a disqualifying criminal record. Non-airside roles at the terminal (food and beverage, retail, administrative) do not require RAIC.
How do I get to work in Etobicoke without a car?
Kipling Station (Line 2 Bloor-Danforth) is the main transit hub serving west Etobicoke. TTC buses run from Kipling to Humber College, Sherway Gardens, and along Islington and Kipling Avenues. UP Express connects downtown to Pearson Airport in 25 minutes. For early morning shifts at the airport, shuttle buses from Kipling Station are operated by several airport employers. The 192 Airport Rocket TTC bus also runs from Kipling to Pearson.
Are there healthcare jobs in Etobicoke?
Yes. William Osler Health System operates Etobicoke General Hospital on Humber College Boulevard and hires regularly for patient care assistants, environmental services, dietary aides, unit clerks, and various clinical support roles. Entry-level support roles under CUPE agreements start at $21 to $25 per hour with benefits and pension access. Apply at williamoslerhs.ca/careers.
What food service and hospitality jobs are near Pearson Airport?
The Dixon Road hotel strip hosts Westin, Sheraton, Hilton, and several other airport hotels that hire servers, front desk agents, banquet staff, and line cooks continuously. Terminal food operators including SSP Canada (which operates Starbucks, Boccone, and other concepts at Pearson) and HMS Host hire airport food service staff. These roles offer shift premiums for overnight and early morning operations, and hotel restaurant servers can earn meaningful tip income on top of base pay.