There are always messenger companies hiring. The trick is to get a job at one that you are gonna actually make money at. Many of the companies have really low rates which means you will have to ride yer a$$ off and be lucky to make $75 a day. Messenger experience in and of itself is not usually that important. Knowing the downtown core really well will help...including the names of the bigger towers ie: First Can, T.D. Tower, Scotia tower etc. Some companies will give you a little test to make sure you know yer way around. A good waterproof bag will make the job easier and at least a good Goretex or equivalent jacket. Look in the paper...most of the time there are listings for bikers. Some of the better companies...Critical Path, United Messengers, Messengers International, TCC/Speedy. If you end up at one of the lesser known, smaller companies make sure you keep track of the calls you do by writing down the waybill #'s at the end of each day, this way you will be able to compare your record of calls against the calls they are actually paying you for. Its very common for some to short you on your pay so by keeping track you at least have an idea if they are ripping you off. On the positive side by looking for a job now you have a better chance of getting a decent job as winter is coming and most of the fair weather riders/students are off the road so there is often a shortage of good bikers.