Toronto, ON, M1L 2T3
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, M1L 2L1
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, M1L 2L1
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
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
- 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
Toronto, ON, M1R 4Z8
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, M1P 2L9
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, M1K 5G8
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, M2J 4V8
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, M2J 4V8
Helps prepare individuals 15 years and older to meet the challenges of the job market by building confidence, skills and work experience
Services include:
Workshops and Training: training and assistance for career development and job search
netWORKS Program: for individuals ages 18 to 29, who are interested in meeting professionals and mentors within their work field of interest
Services for Employers
- post job postings on Tropicana Employment Centre's (TEC) site
- opportunity to be part of TEC's next job fair
- promotion of employers' hiring events and preparation of potential job candidates
- for other services for employers, see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M3C 3R6
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, M3C 1V9
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 specially 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, M3C 1W3
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, M1T 3K1
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, M1S 5G5
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, M2J 4Z8
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario Skills training and financial support for unemployed individuals
- training program must demonstrate good employment 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, M2J 4Z8
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, M1T 3L4
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, M1S 1T4
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, M2J 4T1
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, M2J 3C1
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, M4H 1P1
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, M1L 1Z8
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, M4H 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, M1N 1V4
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, M1N 1V4
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 -- 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, M1W 2S1
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
