Toronto - Bathurst St - Integrated Employment Services

Application

Call office for general information or to book an appointment call the Employment Ontario Contact Centre toll free number 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training, including persons with disabilities; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better Jobs Ontario

Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Fees

None

Contacts

Alana Dobbs - Senior Manager, Employment Services
416-925-2103 ext 4000 * alana.dobbs@tngcs.org
Kim Patel - Vice President, Employment and Training Services
647-673-8297 * kim.patel@tngcs.org

Languages

English ; Italian ; Japanese ; Portuguese ; Spanish

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Description of Services:

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 prospect
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

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees