Looking for full-time LGBTQ+ jobs with employers who welcome you as you are? Search current roles below, then use the tips on this page to check whether a workplace is genuinely inclusive before you apply. Job seekers in Canada and the United States are welcome, and searching and applying are always free.
How to spot an LGBTQ-friendly employer
Plenty of employers say they value diversity. These signs show whether they mean it:
A clear non-discrimination policy
Look for a statement that names sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, not just a general line about diversity.
Benefits that include you
Partner and spousal coverage, gender-affirming care, and parental leave for every kind of family. If the posting doesn’t say, it’s fair to ask HR before you accept an offer.
Pride networks and visible leaders
Employee resource groups, LGBTQ+ people in leadership and sponsorship of local Pride events are good signs of a culture that goes beyond June.
An application that respects your name
Being able to use the name you go by, separately from legal-name fields for payroll, shows the employer has thought about trans and non-binary applicants.
Independent ratings help too: the Corporate Equality Index scores many U.S. employers, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognizes leading Canadian workplaces.
Know your rights at work
In the United States
Since the Supreme Court’s 2020 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Title VII protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Many states and cities add further protections. You can contact the EEOC or your state agency for help.
In Canada
Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act and every provincial and territorial human rights law. Your provincial human rights body, or the Canadian Human Rights Commission for federally regulated workplaces, can help.
Applying with confidence
Whether you’re out at work is your choice, and you never have to share your sexual orientation or gender identity during hiring. Some people mention LGBTQ+ volunteer work or community leadership on their resume because it shows real skills; others leave it off. Both are fine.
Interviews go both ways. Asking about benefits, employee networks or how the team handles pronouns is a reasonable way to learn whether a workplace will be a good fit.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a job LGBTQ-friendly?
An LGBTQ-friendly employer protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, offers inclusive benefits, and builds a culture where people can be themselves. Employers who post on Jobboard.lgbt are choosing to reach LGBTQ+ candidates directly.
Do I have to come out to apply?
No. You never have to share your sexual orientation or gender identity with an employer. It’s your decision whether, when and how to be out at work.
Are all of these jobs full-time?
This page shows full-time roles. You can see every job type, including part-time and contract work when available, on the browse jobs page.
Does it cost anything to use Jobboard.lgbt?
No. Searching, applying, job alerts and resume uploads are free for job seekers.
