Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests, and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for Employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
assessment of skills, interests and abilities
job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
help in maintaining employment
information and referral to other employment and community services
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
training program must demonstrate good job prospects
financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M5R 3S4
Loan may be used for
- education and training programs of two years or less
- fees for licensing and qualifying exams
- credentials assessments
- English or French language training
- living allowance
- relocation costs for employment
- travel expenses to take courses or exams not available in client's area
- books, course materials and work equipment
- professional association fees
Toronto, ON, M5T 3A8
Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation - on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
- free annual income tax clinic for newcomers and seniors with low incomes
- free credential assessments through World Education Services (WES) for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees educated from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Venezuela
- free commissioner of oaths services for select documents; call to inquire
Language and Skills Training
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA -- see separate entry
Community Connections
- promotes interaction between newcomers and Canadians through cultural and career mentoring, networking, and other activities such as conversation circles, mentoring, youth leadership training, groups for seniors and women, cultural activities and celebrations
Community Services
- programs for youth, seniors, and women
- EarlyON parenting program
- recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children
The Wellness Oasis
- short-term individual counselling for Convention refugees and landed immigrants
- wellness sessions on mental and physical health
Community Engagement and Volunteering
- professional and personal skills development through orientations and trainings
- opportunities to expand social and professional networks
- obtain community service hours for Ontario secondary diploma requirement
Youth Employment Services
- employment support services to youth 15-30 years facing barriers such as language, culture, accessibility, mental health and/or other challenges
- financial assistance to help eligible youth with expenses such as travel, Internet, mobile devices and/or emergency aid
- free recruitment services for employers across a range of industries including job description writing, job postings, pre-screening of candidates
- wage subsidies of up to $10/hour over the job placement term
Toronto, ON, M5R 3H8
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests, and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for Employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1N1
Complete Care
Inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, including primary care, alumni and family care, and relapse prevention aftercare
- 6 week intensive outpatient treatment
- residential care in home-like treatment setting
- children's and parenting programs
- separate programs for self-identified men and women
- 12 step philosophy
- continuing care
- workplace programs
Home based 26-week intensive outpatient treatment, including 6 weeks intensive programming and 20 weeks continuing care
- remote access, video-conferencing
- pre-admission support groups
- alumni support groups
- family supports
- continuing care
Toronto, ON, M4W 1A8
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5
Working to improve access to employment for skilled immigrants and reduce underemployment
- helps organizations to become more diverse and immigrant inclusive
- works with employers, educators, government, and community groups
- develops and distributes programs, learning tools and resources for human resource professionals and diversity professionals to support inclusive recruitment and effective talent management practices
https://triec.ca/pins - connect with volunteer run, membership based professional immigrant associations
https://triec.ca/learning-and-resources - free online learning resources designed to support inclusive team-work, recruitment and talent management practices
https://lift.triec.ca- equips employers with strategies to enhance talent mobility, develop inclusive leadership, boost employee retention, and ensure program sustainability for immigrant professionals
https://hub.triec.ca/s- TRIEC's Hub for Inclusive Employers is a platform that will help employers hire, onboard and retain newcomers with skills and experience to fill talent needs across the organization
Mentoring Partnership, see other listing
No direct service to immigrants
Toronto, ON, M6H 4A9
Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto
All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports
Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information
Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access:
- computers with internet access
- laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones
- information about upcoming workshops or events
- onsite services provided by community partners
- information about government services
Financial Supports -- may include money for
- food
- shelter and emergency housing related costs
- clothing and other household costs
- prescription medications
- health costs and funeral expenses
Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including:
- childcare
- housing
- food banks
- legal services
- newcomer services
- supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
- health and mental health services
- addiction supports
Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to:
- write a resume
- build job-related skills
- participate in training
- gain work experience
- search for a job
People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW
The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works:
MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users
Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Toronto, ON, M5T 1C3
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M5G 2K8
- community classes or recreational programs
- developing work, volunteer, and daily life skills
- hiring support worker
- life plans creation (person directed planning) to reach goals
- temporary respite for caregivers
Passport administered by local agencies that approve referrals, provide passport information, review invoices, follow up and discuss budgets with clients, explain how funding is used, and help with any issues clients may have with using their funds; visit website to find local Passport agencies
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests, and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for Employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Provides financial assistance to local communities, sector groups, employee/employer associations, and employers to address and respond to local economic development, labour force adjustment and human resource planning issues
- assists local communities with the development of innovative strategies to prepare for future skills requirements and prevent skills shortages within new and emerging industries and organizations
- plans for effective utilization of local human resources
- develops and promotes labour market intelligence and its use in labour market development
- amounts awarded vary
Toronto, ON, M4W 2N1
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
assessment of skills, interests and abilities
job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
help in maintaining employment
information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
training program must demonstrate good job prospects
financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- offers help in identifying human resource skills requirements
matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Services for employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Advocacy, research, training, counselling, public education and awareness on gender-based violence
- advocacy, research, training and public education with focus on virtual services
- development of supports and tools for survivors of trafficking
- transformative justice initiatives for survivors of sexual violence
- research on traumatic brain injury, health and safety outcomes, and criminal legal system response to intimate partner violence
Direct Support Services for Survivors
Crisis support, referrals, peer counselling, system navigation, and opportunities for learning and advocacy
- virtually online or by phone
- support available in multiple languages
- no documents or status required
Personal Advocacy
Skills building training and workshops, peer support, and assistance gaining practical skills for systems navigation such as family courts and child welfare, for survivors of gender-based violence
C6 Peer Counselling/System Navigation
12-week online training for survivors to build self-advocacy and social action skills, and support for system navigation
SPARK: Survivor-led Practices for Awareness, Respect, and Knowledge
Corporate training program to recognize and support employees experiencing or perpetrating gender-based violence; includes workshops, interactive activities, comprehensive testing, and accreditation
Toronto, ON, M4Y 3A7
Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto
All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports
Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information
Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access:
- computers with internet access
- laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones
- information about upcoming workshops or events
- onsite services provided by community partners
- information about government services
Financial Supports -- may include money for
- food
- shelter and emergency housing related costs
- clothing and other household costs
- prescription medications
- health costs and funeral expenses
Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including:
- childcare
- housing
- food banks
- legal services
- newcomer services
- supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
- health and mental health services
- addiction supports
Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to:
- write a resume
- build job-related skills
- participate in training
- gain work experience
- search for a job
People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW
The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works:
MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users
Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Toronto, ON, M4Y 3A7
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
- medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies
- transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance
- Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- Special Diet Allowance may be available
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit
- child care costs
- Work-related benefit
- Transitional health benefit
- Employment Transition Benefit
Employment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Sun 24 hrs -- automated information and payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867, [email protected]-- to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud
Training workshops and presentations on issues of violence against women, intervention strategies, legal issues and resources for assaulted women
- consultation for front line workers and management on working with abused women
- anti-violence initiatives and cross-cultural perspectives
Training Programs in the Workplace
Customized training workshops and presentations, and consultation, on issues of violence against women
- human resources strategies
- employee assistance programs training
- working with abused women
- developing structural supports and changes
Toronto, ON, M5V 1E3
- employment support services leadership and customer service training
- career planning resume and interview preparation
- wraparound support services
- workshops
Toronto, ON, M5B 0B2
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
- all services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for Employers
- offers help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
- confidential one-on-one vocational testing, assessments and counselling
- packages for career exploration, career planning, personal growth and development, leadership development, and emotional intelligence
- coaching and follow-up support sessions
Toronto, ON, M4T 1L9
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
