Employment Service helps job seekers find meaningful long-term employment by providing access to job search resources, personalized career advice and labour market information. The goal of this program is to teach essential job search skills, identify training needs and support career exploration.This program is funded by the government of Ontario and, provided to job seekers and employers for free.
For more information about the Employment Service program, or to register, fill out an information request form or contact: 1-888-336-9500.
Upcoming Employment Service Events
Click one of the events below for more information or to register for a free Employment Service event.
Employment Service Workshops
Employment Service Hiring Events
Program Benefits
Job Seekers
- Free access to employment resources
- Free career exploration workshops
- Free career management workshops
- Job matching services and job postings
- Job search and work transition support
- Financial supports may be available
Employers
- Support for virtual hiring events
- Candidate referrals and screening
- Job promotion and advertisements
- Interviewing and on-boarding support
- Additional support may be available to employers who hire and provide on-the-job training to qualified candidates
Program services
Employment Resources
- Computers with internet access
- Telephone, fax, photocopier
- Labour market research
- Employment workshops
Job Search
- Resumes and cover letters
- Networking and interviews
- Job search plan
- Hidden job market
- Job referrals
- Apprenticeship opportunities
Career Counseling
- Employment assessment
- Transferable skills assessment
- Re-training needs assessment
- Workplace re-entry support
Job Retention
- Soft skills training
- Stress management
- Effective work habits
- Advice and mentorship
Career Exploration
- Assistance identifying goals
- Interest and aptitude testing
- Industry insights
Application Assistance
- Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
- Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
- Financial supports
Eligibility and Suitability
Job Seekers
In order to be eligible for the Employment Service program, job seekers must be:
- Unemployed and not enrolled in full-time training or education (exceptions may apply)
- Eligible to work in Canada
- A resident of Ontario
Employers
In order to be eligible for the Employment Service program, employers must:
- Provide program participant with standard employment terms, conditions and benefits; including placement on payroll
- Offer a job placement based in Ontario
- Be licensed to operate in Ontario
- Not receive government funds for the same job placement
- Not displace existing staff or replace laid-off staff
- Not hire immediate family (e.g. parents, spouse or child)
- Not be a federal, provincial or municipal government agency
- Not be a service provider for Employment Ontario
- Maintain good standing regarding:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, and all applicable federal and provincial human rights legislation, regulations, and any other relevant standards
- WSIB or alternate workplace safety insurance coverage
- Adequate third party general liability insurance (if applicable)
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.