Rogers Layoffs February 2026: What Affected Employees Should Know

Rogers Communications has laid off a portion of its in-house IT support team, affecting workers across Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. The company confirmed the change on February 18, 2026, stating it would redirect internal IT support to a third-party vendor. Approximately 100 roles are reported to have been affected, with most cuts concentrated in Ontario.

What This Means for Affected Staff

Rogers' decision to outsource internal IT support reflects a wider pattern in Canada's telecom sector. Carriers including Bell and Telus have each reduced headcount in recent months as they work to pay down debt and adapt to new technologies, particularly in customer-facing and IT support functions.

The third-party vendor taking over the work intends to rehire most of the affected Rogers employees, according to Rogers spokesperson Zac Carreiro.

However, the company has not disclosed the vendor's name, the proportion of roles that will be Canada-based, or whether compensation and benefits will remain equivalent. Employees who accept third-party offers should review those terms carefully before signing.

Your Rights and Next Steps

Affected Rogers employees — whether given notice now or in the coming months — have specific rights under Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick employment law. Understanding those rights quickly matters.

• Get your termination details in writing — confirm your last day, notice period, and severance offer
• Review your severance package before accepting; statutory minimums may not reflect full entitlements
• Consult an employment lawyer — Several employment law firms are currently advising affected Rogers staff. An initial consultation can help clarify your options.
• Request your employment records, including your service start date and any existing agreements
• Compare third-party offer terms carefully if you're being offered rehire through the vendor
• File for EI promptly if you won't be rehired — Service Canada processes claims from the date of application
• Document your skills and responsibilities before your system access is removed

Practical Job Search Guidance

Roles in IT end-user support, AV conferencing, software development, and IT management have been affected. These skills translate to a range of sectors actively hiring in Canada. If you're beginning your search, a targeted approach works better than a broad one.

• Update your resume to reflect internal IT scope, not Rogers-specific terminology
• Lead with systems, platforms, and ticket volume, not just job titles
• Target IT managed service providers — the sector is growing as more companies outsource IT
• Consider federal government IT roles in Ottawa if your clearance or experience aligns
• Highlight cross-provincial work experience if you supported multiple offices or regions
• Review LinkedIn for former Rogers IT colleagues who may have moved to relevant employers
• Tailor each application to the specific role — generic resumes get filtered out quickly
• Use Yotru's resume builder to create an ATS-ready version of your resume fast

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Losing a role unexpectedly, particularly one tied to long-term employment, carries real psychological weight. The uncertainty around third-party rehire offers can extend that stress. It's normal to need time to process what happened before you can focus effectively on what comes next.

• Take a few days before making major decisions — clarity improves when you're not in shock
• Talk to someone you trust — a friend, partner, or counsellor
• Maintain your daily structure — it helps more than it might seem right now
• Access your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) before your benefits end — it's typically free
• Use Canada's mental health helpline — call or text 988 if you're struggling

What Yotru Can Do

Yotru helps people in transition build resumes that reflect real skills clearly and pass the automated systems that most employers now use. If your Rogers experience spans IT support, infrastructure, or technical project coordination, Yotru's resume builder walks you through translating that experience into language that hiring managers outside the telecom sector can evaluate quickly.

You can also use Yotru to build multiple targeted versions of your resume — one for managed services roles, another for corporate IT positions, and so on — without starting from scratch each time. Start building your resume at no cost and get a professional, ATS-optimized document in under 15 minutes.

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