We offer services, programs and resources to help Ontario employers through the entire hiring process. From pre-screening to onboarding and training, we can help. As an Employment Ontario service provider, all of our services and programs are free to employers.
To find out how we can work together to help you with your hiring needs, send us a message.
Employer Services
Access FREE services to help with every stage of the hiring process.
Job board
Post a job opening on our job board. Thousands of local, motivated job seekers visit the VPI job board every month. Posting a job to the VPI job board is completely free.
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Job fairs & hiring events
Co-host a hiring event with any of our 11 branches. Conduct interviews yourself or our staff can conduct pre-screening interviews on your behalf.
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Job matching
Connect with qualified candidates. We work closely with job seekers across Ontario. We help connect them with employers like you to meet their employment goals.
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Training subsidies
Offset the cost of training and upskilling current and new employees through the Canada Ontario Job Grant (COJG). Find out if you’re eligible for this government subsidy.
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Apprenticeship Coordination
Gain access to apprenticeship candidates, incentives and support.
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Employment Specialists
Work with our team of dedicated Employment Specialists who will act as your personal point of contact.
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Employer Resources
Access employer workshops, tutorials, templates, news and more.
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Hiring support
Depending on the candidate, additional support may be available for training and onboarding new hires
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"VPI staff are hands-on, professional and knowledgeable. They make the process of getting government support seamless and effortless for the small business." – Nathalie, Brooks Heating & Air
“VPI provided me with an interactive, wonderful partnership that resulted in the very best work-force that I could have ever imagined for Hygia.” – Michelle, Hygia Health Incorporated
“VPI provides the means to facilitate and simplify the hiring process.” – Taline, Tax Rescue Inc.
Programs
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Connect with local job candidates who are actively seeking work and the opportunity to improve their skills.
YOUTH JOB CONNECTION
Hire youth who have completed pre-employment training and are looking for full-time, part-time or summer jobs.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Receive up to $10,000 in funding to help pay for staff training using a third-party trainer.
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Online Workshops
Free online workshops to help you become a better manager or train your staff. Courses include:
- Difficult Employees
- Effective Leadership
- Foster Good Talent
- Millennials in the Workforce
- WHMIS
- & more
Downloadable Templates
Download free, editable templates to help you with day-to-day operations. Templates include:
- Recruitment Checklist
- 3 Month Review
- Letter of Employment Template
- New Hire Information Sheet Template
- Disciplinary Letter Template
- & more
News & Articles
Keep up-to-date with the latest employer news and information. updated weekly. Topics include:
- Apprenticeships
- Labour Market Information
- Legislation
- Skills Training
- VPI program information
- & more
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This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.