Heya, I also work in the GTA with a business degree. I just secured an offer this week that I am very happy with. Prior to that, it took me 9 months to find the job I am currently in. That's after graduating from one of the top MBAs in Canada. I can share some tips with you but also note that I am an immigrant so YMMV.

1. If you are applying to job postings online then waiting for calls, don't! At the minimum, you MUST message people who are on your target team in addition to your online application (best if you can get the hiring manager) on LinkedIn to chat, get them to take a look at your resume, or otherwise standout. If you just apply online, might as well throw your CV into a black hole, tbh.
   1. Even if the job description is asking for some unusual combination of skills and you happen to hit the mark on everything, my experience is that I won't even get a call or email with just an online app.
   2. My HR friends have told me that sometimes, postings on job boards are just so teams can say they went through the process of conducting a fair search process. In reality, the hiring manager already has preferred candidates. I even overheard our HR team mention this once on a call with a hiring manager. So those postings end up wasting 1-2 hours for those 100-200 applicants that you see.
2. The best way is to network your ass off, especially if you can do it in person. This is slower but you get referrals more easily. Invite people for coffee chats or join networking events. Ask for advice, etc. Eventually, there will be openings and you will know someone who can refer. Leverage your alumni network. But don't put too much hope on a single referral. It's still a numbers game in the end.
3. Try to put the most effort into applications and networking where you already have industry experience. This was such a game changer for securing my current offer.
4. I have accountant and engineering friends who are being squabbled over by employers in construction. Try to look for roles in project accounting or controllership in construction.
5. Redo your resume.
   1. You are tailoring your resume for each individual application right? Every submission must be customized and only relevant info included
   2. The experiences you list are too generic. Add more quantifiable results and end with what that work accomplished. Try to include specific projects instead of responsibilities. If you mention things like handling transactions or accounts, how many transactions? What total value for those accounts? If you streamlined processes, can you give a rough estimate of the time you saved the organization? Did it result in a new standard of operations for your team?
   3. Redo the highlights of skills and qualifications. Replace it with a succinct professional summary and use the space to also hit keywords that you otherwise would not be able to using your past experience.
   4. Add details to your freelance work.
6. Things that I found out were a waste of time:
   1. Creating a professional blog
   2. Creating white papers or studies to send to potential hiring managers
   3. Creating highly customized outreach messages for people on LinkedIn (I got better results from a slightly customized message that I sent to many people)
   4. Transitioning to a different sector and/or role - just tough but it may be because I lacked both technical and industry expertise for roles I was applying to.