Top-rated career coaches in Toronto
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Toronto. Each has been assessed for expertise, clear communication, and a strong track record of client success.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jillian Harris
Creative Industries Coach
Jillian is a coach and strategist who supports individuals through periods of personal and professional change. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, creative practices and somatics she helps clients clarify direction, navigate the messy unknowns with grace, and design careers that feel aligned, resilient, and meaningful.
Dr John O'Dwyer
Leadership Coach
Leadership consultant, author, educator, and creator of the GettingItDone Toolkit. Known for blending practical wisdom, academic rigour, and humour, he helps teams and executives align vision, execution, and culture to deliver measurable results.
Working in Toronto
Employment Landscape
Toronto’s job market remains uneven and increasingly difficult for many job seekers. Service industries such as finance, hospitality, creative arts, and education have seen modest hiring momentum, yet job postings across nearly every sector are down roughly 50 percent compared to a year ago. Manufacturing and construction hiring demand has plummeted by 60 to 80 percent, while exporters and auto‑parts manufacturers are shedding jobs due to U.S. tariffs. A bright spot is the slated opening of Lyft’s downtown Toronto tech hub in late 2026, set to add hundreds of roles in engineering, product, operations, and marketing. Overall, job seekers will find fierce competition, particularly for entry‑level and goods‑sector roles, though opportunities persist in domestic services, public institutions, and incoming tech investments.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring remains shallow across most sectors, with even stable fields like health care or finance seeing far fewer postings than a year ago. Growth is most visible in service‑oriented roles and emerging tech initiatives, while traditional goods‑producing and trade‑sensitive sectors are contracting.
"In Toronto right now there are far fewer openings and a lot more competition — employers are posting half as many jobs as a year ago, even in typically steady fields."
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Downtown Core
Financial district and corporate HQ.
Queen West
Art galleries and boutiques.
Yorkville
High-end shopping and dining.
Liberty Village
Young professionals and startups.
Distillery District
Historic arts and culture hub.
King West
Trendy restaurants and nightlife.
The Annex
Academic and bohemian vibe.
Leslieville
Family-friendly and artsy.
Roncesvalles
European charm and community feel.
Financial District
Banks and professional services.
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- 1Meet with your coach to set goals and direction
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Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jillian Harris
Creative Industries Coach
Jillian is a coach and strategist who supports individuals through periods of personal and professional change. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, creative practices and somatics she helps clients clarify direction, navigate the messy unknowns with grace, and design careers that feel aligned, resilient, and meaningful.
Dr John O'Dwyer
Leadership Coach
Leadership consultant, author, educator, and creator of the GettingItDone Toolkit. Known for blending practical wisdom, academic rigour, and humour, he helps teams and executives align vision, execution, and culture to deliver measurable results.
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