How It Works
From posting a job to getting paid — here’s how AfterJob works for clients and service providers.
For clients
Need help at home? Get matched with reliable professionals in minutes.
Post your job
Describe what you need (moving, cleaning, assembly, childcare, etc.) and set your budget.
Receive proposals
Freelancers apply with their offer. Compare profiles, ratings, and choose who fits best.
Accept & create contract
Accept a proposal to create a contract. Depending on the setup, you may fund escrow (held until the work is done) or use direct payment where that option is offered. If you pay only the platform fee via PayPal, AfterJob charges at least $1.00 CAD when the percentage fee would be below that (PayPal minimum).
Conversation opens after payment
Messaging opens once the required money has moved: escrow funding and/or direct payment (as your contract uses), and platform fees when they apply. Then you and your freelancer can coordinate schedules, details, and questions in the conversation.
Work gets done
The professional completes the job. You review the work and approve when satisfied.
Release payment
Once you approve, payment is released from escrow to the freelancer. Simple and secure.
For service providers
Offer your skills and get paid for the work you do.
Browse open jobs
Find jobs that match your skills and availability on the jobs page or home.
Apply with a proposal
Submit your proposal with your rate, timeline, and why you're the right fit.
Get hired
When the client accepts, a contract is created. Agree on details and start the job.
Chat after client payment
Your conversation opens once the client has completed what the contract requires—escrow and/or direct payment—and any platform fees. You can then coordinate logistics, timing, and updates until the work is finished.
Complete the work
Do the job and notify the client. They approve when satisfied.
Get paid
After approval, payment is released from escrow to you. Fast and secure.