Scarborough is Toronto's east end and one of the city's most diverse employment areas, with major employers spanning healthcare, transit, retail, food service, and industrial warehousing. The main employment corridors run along Eglinton Avenue East, Lawrence Avenue East, Kingston Road, Warden Avenue, Markham Road, and Kennedy Road. TTC bus and subway access (Line 2 east to Kennedy and Scarborough Centre stations) makes the area reachable without a car, which is important for many workers in the community. Browse all current job postings on CanuckHire or explore part-time jobs across Toronto for more options.
Employers currently hiring in Scarborough
These employers post regularly on Indeed and their own career pages for Scarborough and east Toronto locations. Pay ranges reflect 2026 posted rates; apply links go directly to current job listings.
Scarborough Health Network (SHN)
Healthcare · Scarborough, ON · Full-time and part-time
SHN operates Birchmount, General, and Centenary hospital campuses across Scarborough. Roles include patient care assistants, unit clerks, dietary aides, environmental services, and various clinical positions. Entry-level support roles typically start at $19–$22/hr under CUPE collective agreements. SHN is one of the largest employers in the east end.
View openings at shn.ca/careers →Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Transit · Scarborough Division, ON · Full-time
The TTC operates bus garages and maintenance facilities in Scarborough and hires consistently for bus operators, mechanics, and customer service roles. Bus operators in Toronto earn $30–$37/hr under the ATU collective agreement. The TTC also hires for administrative, engineering, and trades positions at various locations including Scarborough Yard. Transit operator applications require a valid Ontario G licence.
View openings at ttc.ca/careers →Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
Education support · Scarborough schools, ON · Full-time and occasional
The TDSB operates dozens of elementary and secondary schools across Scarborough and hires educational assistants, early childhood educators, custodians, caretakers, and office administrators. Occasional (supply) roles are a common entry point. Educational assistant pay runs $24–$29/hr; custodians start around $25/hr. TDSB roles provide access to pension and benefits for qualifying employees.
View openings at jobs.tdsb.on.ca →Amazon — Scarborough & East GTA Fulfillment
Warehouse / logistics · Scarborough & east Toronto area · Full-time and part-time
Amazon operates fulfillment and delivery station facilities accessible from Scarborough and east Toronto. Associate roles start at $20–$22/hr plus shift premiums for afternoon and overnight rotations. Benefits kick in after 90 days. Apply directly at amazon.jobs and filter by GTA to find the closest facility. Shifts available across all three rotations including weekends.
View openings at amazon.jobs →Scarborough Town Centre (Retail at STC)
Retail · Scarborough Town Centre, ON · Full-time and part-time
Scarborough Town Centre on Progress Avenue is a major retail employment hub with dozens of national retailers. Foot Locker, Sephora, H&M, Ardene, and food court operators hire regularly. Most retail associate roles start at $17.60–$19/hr. The mall is directly accessible by TTC bus and is a short walk from Scarborough Centre RT station. Apply through individual retailer career pages or via Indeed filtered to Scarborough Town Centre.
Search retail jobs at STC on Indeed →Loblaws / No Frills (East Toronto locations)
Grocery retail · Multiple Scarborough locations · Full-time and part-time
Loblaws and its No Frills banner operate multiple grocery locations across Scarborough including locations on Lawrence Avenue East, Markham Road, and Kingston Road. Most positions are UFCW-represented with wages above Ontario minimum wage, predictable step increases, and defined benefit pension access for qualifying full-time employees. Roles include cashiers, stock clerks, deli counter, bakery, and department supervisors.
View openings at loblaw.ca/en/careers →City of Toronto — East District Operations
Municipal services · Scarborough, ON · Full-time and seasonal
The City of Toronto operates parks maintenance, recreation centres, and solid waste facilities across Scarborough. Seasonal roles in parks and recreation hire spring through fall at $20–$25/hr. Permanent positions in recreation, by-law enforcement, and social services are posted on the City's careers portal. CUPE-represented roles carry defined benefit pension access.
View openings at jobs.toronto.ca →Centennial College (Scarborough and Progress Campuses)
Post-secondary education · Scarborough, ON · Full-time and part-time
Centennial College's main campus is at Progress Avenue in Scarborough. The college hires administrative coordinators, student services staff, library staff, facilities roles, and faculty. Non-academic staff positions are represented by OPSEU and CUPE. Campus roles provide access to CAAT pension and full benefits for eligible employees. Pay for admin roles typically runs $55K–$75K annualized.
View openings at centennialcollege.ca →FedEx & UPS (East Toronto Facilities)
Courier / logistics · East Toronto and Scarborough area · Full-time and part-time
FedEx Express and UPS operate courier facilities accessible to Scarborough workers, with package handler and sorting roles that start at $20–$22/hr. Early morning sort shifts (4 AM–8 AM) are common as part-time entry points that can convert to full-time with benefits over time. No warehouse experience required; steel-toe boots are mandatory. These roles suit workers available for early morning or evening shifts.
Search courier jobs near Scarborough →Getting to work in Scarborough without a car
TTC access is an important factor for Scarborough workers who do not drive. Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) runs east to Kennedy Station, where you can transfer to the Scarborough RT (running until planned replacement) or connecting bus routes along Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue East. Key bus routes serving major employment areas include:
- Route 116 (Morningside): Connects Kennedy Station to Centennial College and southeast Scarborough industrial areas
- Route 38 (Highland Creek): Serves the University of Toronto Scarborough campus and surrounding area
- Route 986 (STC Rocket): Express service between Kennedy Station and Scarborough Town Centre
- Route 54 (Lawrence East): Runs along Lawrence Avenue East serving healthcare and retail employment
For warehouse and industrial shifts starting early (5–6 AM), TTC coverage can be limited. Some employers in the Markham Road and Ellesmere Road industrial corridors run shuttle buses from nearby subway stations during peak hiring periods. Ask about transit access when interviewing for roles in those corridors.
What Scarborough jobs pay by sector
Pay in Scarborough tracks Toronto-wide rates but the mix of employers skews toward healthcare, transit, and industrial sectors that pay above retail minimum:
- Healthcare support (SHN, City clinics): $19–$28/hr for entry-to-intermediate roles
- Transit (TTC operations): $30–$37/hr for operators under ATU agreement
- Warehouse / logistics: $19–$26/hr depending on shift and certification
- Grocery retail (UFCW locations): $18–$24/hr with step increases
- General retail (STC and strip malls): $17.60–$20/hr
- Education support (TDSB): $24–$29/hr for educational assistants
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest employers in Scarborough?
The largest employers in Scarborough by headcount include the Scarborough Health Network (three hospital campuses), the Toronto District School Board (dozens of schools), the Toronto Transit Commission (bus division and maintenance), Centennial College, and the City of Toronto's east district operations. Major private-sector employers include Loblaws distribution, Amazon-area fulfillment centres, and retailers at Scarborough Town Centre.
Can I get to work in Scarborough without a car?
Many Scarborough employers are accessible by TTC, particularly those along Lawrence Avenue East, Kingston Road, and at Scarborough Town Centre. Line 2 runs east to Kennedy Station with connecting bus routes serving most major employment corridors. For industrial and warehouse roles in the Markham Road and Ellesmere Road areas, some employers run shift shuttles. Check transit access before accepting a role with an early morning start.
Are there warehouse jobs in Scarborough?
Yes. The Markham Road, Ellesmere Road, and Birchmount Road corridors in Scarborough and adjacent east Toronto have food distribution, courier, and manufacturing warehouse facilities. Amazon fulfillment and delivery stations serve the area. Forklift-certified workers and general labour applicants should search Indeed filtered to Scarborough for current postings, which update frequently.
How do I apply for jobs at Scarborough Health Network?
Scarborough Health Network posts all openings at shn.ca/careers. The system requires an account registration. SHN hires across Birchmount Hospital (Warden and Ellesmere), Scarborough General Hospital (Birchmount Road), and Centenary Hospital (Ellesmere Road). Entry-level support roles including dietary aide, patient care assistant, and unit clerk do not require clinical training.
What part-time jobs are available in Scarborough?
Retail positions at Scarborough Town Centre (Foot Locker, H&M, Sephora, food court operators), grocery chains (Loblaws, No Frills, FreshCo), coffee shops, and fast-food restaurants consistently offer part-time hours in Scarborough. Educational support roles at TDSB (occasional educational assistant, supply caretaker) are also part-time entry points. The TTC also posts part-time bus operator positions periodically.