It’s difficult hiring good employees these days. Time-consuming, too. Just think of all the work and expense that’s involved: writing job descriptions; costly advertisements; chasing down references; screenings and interviews; and that's even before you start training them.
Ontario Works can help your business.
We can save you time and money by matching you with the right people to fill your employment needs. They're capable and motivated. All they need is the chance to show you what they've got to offer. And we help them with the costs of child care, transportation, and other work-related expenses.
How does Ontario Works help?
We're a proven recruitment alternative. Employment specialists who know the local employment scene. We have more to offer employers. Our services are free of charge. We've already met the needs of many businesses just like yours.
We'll meet with you to tell you about our services. Work with you to define your specific job requirements, such as skills, abilities, training needs. It could be in office administration, sales and service, manufacturing or general trades and labour.
Then we'll go to work on your behalf in four different ways:
Hiring assistance, screening and matching
We'll assess, prescreen and refer candidates that meet your requirements. People with real potential to become permanent employees. You interview them and make your choice. The final decision is always yours. You pay the going wage.
Human resources follow-up services
We follow up with support for your new employees and to ensure the placement meets your needs. If necessary, we can help develop training plans.
Funding available for employers
Your new employees may need a little extra supervision or training. Employers may be eligible for funding for up to six months to help offset these costs or to purchase job-related training.
WSIB/accident insurance coverage
We can cover the costs of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage during the training period. Any claim will not affect your company's WSIB experience rating or premiums.
We're here to help
So if you're looking to hire, call us first. We can save you time and money, and provide you with the employees you need.
For more information
Call your local Ontario Works office or municipal social services office.
You can also contact:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Client Services Unit
900 Bay Street, M1-57 Macdonald Block
Toronto ON M7A 1N3
Tel: (416) 325-5666
Toll free: 1-888-789-4199
Fax: (416) 325-7136