Resume builder for jobs in Canada. Letter size, no photo, ATS-friendly.
Start from a template or import your old resume or CV, then edit with a live preview of the finished page. Everything is real text on Letter paper, ready for applicant tracking systems and hiring managers across Canada.
Free to build and preview, $9 once to download. No sign-up, and your details are saved in your browser, not on our servers.
Why it works for Canadian applications
Letter size by default
Canadian employers print and view on Letter paper, 8.5 by 11 inches, so margins and page breaks land where they expect. A4 is one click away when you apply abroad.
Turn an overseas CV into a Canadian resume
Import a CV from PDF or Word, then leave the photo and personal fields empty. Newcomers keep their experience and drop the details Canadian employers do not want.
Readable by applicant tracking systems
Real, selectable text in a logical order, with nothing important hidden in images, so ATS software picks out your titles, dates and skills.
Resume templates for Canadian applications
See all 28
Tech, design, startups
Creative, media, sales, personal brands
Design, architecture, creative agencies
Writers, communications, design leads
Product, marketing, operations
Any industry, applicant tracking systems
Startups, marketing, product
Sales, management, client-facing roles
What Canadian employers expect on a resume
Resume for jobs, CV for academia
In English-speaking Canada, a resume is the one or two page document you send with a job application. CV usually means a longer academic record for research, teaching and some medical roles. In French, and so in much of Quebec, CV is the everyday word for both.
No photo, age or marital status
Human rights laws in Canada protect characteristics such as age, marital status and family status, and employers avoid information that could suggest bias. Leave off your photo, date of birth, marital status and nationality. Never put your Social Insurance Number on a resume.
Canadian spelling and a local address
Canadian spelling mixes British and American forms: colour and centre, but usually organize and analyze. Give your city and province, a Canadian phone number if you have one, and your LinkedIn profile.
One or two pages, results first
One page suits students and early-career candidates, and two is normal for experienced professionals. Start each bullet with an action verb and add numbers where you honestly can.
Work status and credentials for newcomers
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident, a line such as 'Open work permit, valid until 2027' answers the recruiter's first question. Show Canadian equivalents for foreign degrees when you have them, and note licensing progress in regulated professions such as engineering and nursing.
Resume examples. Written for your job.
All examples- Product designer
- Marketing manager
- Software engineer
- Sales account executive
- Financial analyst
- Registered nurse
- Teacher
- Student and recent graduate
- Project manager
- Data analyst
- HR and recruiter
- Operations manager
- Accountant
- Civil engineer
- Administrative assistant
- Customer service agent
- Receptionist
- Mechanical engineer
- Graphic designer
- Procurement officer
Resume guides. Read before you apply.
All guides- Resume format for 2026: what US and Canadian employers expectThe layout, sections and conventions that work for US and Canadian employers in 2026, from Letter paper to what to leave off.
- CV vs resume: what is the difference, country by countryThe two words mean different things in different countries. What employers in the US, Canada, the UK, the Gulf, India, Australia and beyond expect when they ask for one.
- How to make an ATS-friendly CVHow applicant tracking systems read a CV, which layouts and files trip them up, and how to match the job ad's keywords without stuffing.
Build for free. Download for $9, once.
Writing, editing and previewing your resume costs nothing and needs no account. When you are ready to apply, the CVFalcon Pass gives you PDF downloads for a single $9 payment, priced in US dollars. It covers unlimited downloads of every template for good, and nothing renews.
Build and preview
- Every template, every colour
- Live preview as you type
- Import your old resume from PDF or Word
- No sign-up, saved on your device
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- All 28 templates, A4 and US Letter
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Canadian resume questions
Is a resume the same as a CV in Canada?
For most jobs, employers mean a resume: one or two pages focused on relevant experience. A CV in Canada usually means a longer academic document listing publications, teaching and research. French-speaking employers say CV for both.
Should I put a photo on a Canadian resume?
No. Photos are not expected, and many employers would rather not receive them. The photo field in CVFalcon is optional, so leave it empty for Canadian applications.
How long should a Canadian resume be?
One page for students and early-career candidates, two for most experienced professionals. Put your most relevant work on page one.
Do I need to include references?
No. Employers ask for references later in the process, and 'References available upon request' only uses up space. Keep a list of two or three referees ready.
Is this resume builder free?
Building and previewing your resume is free, in every template and with no sign-up. Downloading the PDF requires the CVFalcon Pass: $9 once, unlimited downloads and no subscription.