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Mc Yow-z Jeff Calixte

Mc Yow-z Jeff Calixte

Canada
Jeff Calixte (MC Yow-Z) is a Canadian career researcher and digital entrepreneur who studies hiring trends and job data across Canada. He creates simple guides that help newcomers, students, and workers find real opportunities fast.
23
Dec
A traffic control person in a high-visibility orange vest holding a StopSlow paddle on a rainy construction site, with a line of cars waiting in the background.

Traffic Control Pay 2026: LiUNA Rates vs. Standing All Day for $19/hr

Is the "Stop/Slow" life worth the road rage? We compare the $19/hr agency wages vs. the $38/hr LiUNA Local 183 rates, explaining the "Night Shift" premium, the "Lane Closure" upgrade, and why driving the crash truck is the safest job on the highway.
8 min read
23
Dec
A split screen showing the Randstad blue logo on a smartphone app next to the Robert Half red logo on a corporate office door, with a blurred office background.

Randstad vs. Robert Half: Which Agency Finds Admin Jobs Faster? (2026 Guide)

Tired of sending resumes into the void? We compare Canada's two biggest staffing giants—Randstad and Robert Half. Discover which one requires the "VLOOKUP" test, who has the best "Temp-to-Perm" rate, and why the "Randstad Talent" app is the fastest way to get paid next week
8 min read
23
Dec
A hospital porter in blue scrubs pushing an empty stretcher down a long, white corridor, checking a notification on a handheld dispatch device.

Hospital Porter Jobs: UHN vs. Sinai (Walking 20km a Day)

Is the "best cardio in Toronto" worth the $26/hour paycheck? We compare UHN vs. Sinai Health porter jobs, revealing the truth about the "Morgue Run," the 30,000-step shifts, and why UHN's tunnel system makes it the harder gig.
8 min read
23
Dec
A split screen showing a blue RBC Avion card and a red Scotiabank Scene+ card, sitting on top of an employee benefits booklet.

RBC vs. Scotiabank Benefits: Who Covers Dental Day 1? (2026 Guide)

The salary is identical, but the benefits are not. We compare the 2026 "Total Rewards" packages of RBC vs. Scotiabank, revealing which bank offers $10,000 in mental health coverage, which one pays for your gym membership, and the truth about the "Day 1" dental waiting period.
7 min read
23
Dec
A pipeline crew in a muddy field with an excavator and a sideboom, wearing high-vis vests and hard hats, performing a maintenance dig on a section of exposed pipe.

Pipeline Labourer 2026: How to Get Hired After the "Megaproject Boom"

The "Golden Era" of Coastal GasLink construction is over, but the 2026 "Reclamation & Integrity" season is just heating up. We break down the shift from building pipe to fixing it, the new $28/hr entry-level wage standard, and why "Integrity Digs" are the best kept secret in the industry.
8 min read
22
Dec
A split screen showing a LifeLabs technician in a blue lab coat drawing blood next to a Dynacare technician in a white coat labeling a vial, with a digital clock in the background

LifeLabs vs. Dynacare: Phlebotomy Assistant Pay Comparison (2026 Guide)

Thinking of becoming a "Vampire"? We compare Canada’s two biggest labs—LifeLabs and Dynacare—head-to-head. Discover the 2026 pay rates, the "50 Patients a Day" quota pressure, and why the "Mobile Phlebotomist" role is the hidden gem of the industry.
8 min read
22
Dec
A construction worker wearing a full-body safety harness and hard hat, inspecting a lanyard hook with a "Stop" sign in the background.

Working at Heights Training Ontario: Can You Fail the Test? (2026 Guide)

Is the mandatory "Working at Heights" ticket just a cash grab, or will you actually fail if you can’t calculate fall clearance? We break down the 2026 Ontario CPO standards, the "Hang Test" myth, and why bringing your own harness might get you sent home.
7 min read
22
Dec
A modern cannabis dispensary interior with wooden shelves, glass display cases filled with products, and a budtender holding a tablet consulting with a customer.

Cannabis Budtender: CannSell License Cost & Test Guide (2026 Guide)

Excerpt: Want to turn your knowledge of terpenes into a $20/hour paycheck? We breakdown the 2026 CannSell Ontario exam (the "Smart Serve of Weed"), the real difference between "Indica" and "Sativa" interviews, and why suggesting high-THC strains might actually cost you the job.
8 min read
22
Dec
A remote worker sitting at a minimalist desk with a laptop displaying the Shopify Digital by Design logo, surrounded by plants and a coffee mug

Shopify Support Advisor: Resume Keywords to Get Noticed (2026 Guide)

Want to land the "Golden Ticket" of Canadian remote work? We break down the Shopify "Life Story" interview trap, the 2026 "Flex Comp" salary model, and the exact resume keywords ("Merchant Obsession," "Agency") that will get you past the ATS bot.
8 min read
22
Dec
A split screen showing a Sephora employee in a blackred tunic holding a scanning device next to a MAC artist in all black applying lipstick with a palette and spatula.

Sephora vs. MAC Cosmetics: Which One Pays Higher Commission? (2026 Guide)

Thinking of trading your 9-5 for a brush belt? We break down the Sephora "Cast Member" perks vs. the MAC "Artist" certification levels, revealing who actually pays more, the truth about the "Gratis" (free makeup) haul, and why one interview requires a 30-minute full-face demo.
8 min read