Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what we get asked most, on the job-seeker side and the recruiter side.
You are looking for a job
Is StaffMTL free for job seekers?
Yes. Browsing jobs, applying, publishing your job search and receiving alerts are free, with no hidden fees.
Do I need an account to see the jobs?
No: jobs, the map and venue pages are open to everyone. A free account lets you apply, message an employer and manage your alerts.
How do alerts work?
You pick your criteria (position, location, job type) and StaffMTL notifies you when a posting matches. You can adjust or turn them off at any time.
Does the employer see my phone number?
No. Conversations go through StaffMTL messaging. Your number is only shared if you give it yourself in the conversation.
What is a published job search?
It is your own listing: the position you want, your availability, your area. It is free and visible to recruiters on the site, who can message you directly.
How does a temporary shift work for me?
A temporary posting shows 1 to 14 dates. You sign up for the dates that suit you; the restaurant picks date by date. If you are chosen, you get an automatic reminder before the shift; if someone drops out, the waitlist is notified.
How do interviews happen?
The employer proposes an interview right in the conversation, with one or more time slots. You confirm the one that works for you or decline; for another time, you write to the recruiter in the same conversation.
You are hiring
How much does a posting cost?
$14.99 plus taxes for a regular 30-day posting, with no subscription or commitment. Early clients keep their original rate for now.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You pay per posting, when you need one. No automatic renewal.
What is a temporary posting?
A dated request of 1 to 14 dates, consecutive or spread out, for a replacement, an event or a single night, for the price of one posting. Every job seeker can see it; several candidates put themselves forward per date, you pick date by date, a waitlist covers drop-outs and automatic reminders go out before each shift.
How are applications sorted?
Each application comes with a fit score, its strengths and gaps, and the candidate’s declared availability. You reply, propose an interview or keep or set aside the application from the same card.
Where is my posting visible?
On its public page, in the job list, on the map and on your venue page. It also goes out in the alerts of job seekers whose criteria match, and its page carries the structured data read by search engines.
What is a venue page?
The public showcase of your bar or restaurant: identity, photos, location and open positions. You can manage several venues and invite colleagues with a 6-digit code.
Which languages is StaffMTL available in?
French and English. Every public page exists in both languages; the switch is in the site header.