Cashier and line cook jobs at McDonald’s begin at $17.95 hourly in Toronto and $18.40 in Vancouver, with no experience required. With over 1,400 restaurants and 80,000 people on staff across Canada, a counter, kitchen or overnight spot is probably open close to home.
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Adults can’t be paid under the provincial minimum, lowest in Alberta at $15.00, and McDonald’s reviews wages regularly.
Who employs you at a McDonald’s restaurant
Local franchisees own 9 in 10 McDonald’s in Canada. Each listing names the employer under the address.
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🧾 What staff get 👕 Uniforms provided free 🏷️ Discounts for employees 🎓 Over $2 million in scholarships, split among 4,000+ employees 🏫 Archways to Opportunity: managers earn advanced standing at 30 colleges and universities 🍔 Free shift meals at some restaurants Owner extras in six cities →Short answers on getting hired at McDonald’s
How young can you be to work at McDonald’s?
Provinces and owners set the bar. Ontario allows 14 in serving areas and 15 in kitchens, and about half of McDonald’s Canada staff are 18 or younger.
Is food free for McDonald’s workers?
Only if the owner offers it, as some Calgary and Montreal ads do. Discounts come standard.
Do longer weeks pay more at McDonald’s?
Sometimes. A few Vancouver Island owners pay crew $19.10 instead of $18.40 from 30 hours a week.
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Sources: McDonald’s Canada careers site, job ads, FAQ and Training & Perks page; ontario.ca; Canada.ca. Amounts in CAD, before deductions.