For Employers

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Goodwill helps employers with a variety of uniquely tailored services including recruitment, interviews, pre-screening, accessing incentives, and job fairs. 

We are funded by Service Canada, Employment Ontario, and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. All of our services are free.

Hiring Support

  • Free job posting online
  • Access to space to conduct interviews
  • Assistance with job descriptions and training/onboarding plans
  • Information and access to wage incentives and training dollars
  • Coordination of tailored job fairs for employers

Contact Goodwill for Hiring Support:

Job Board

View available jobs in the community, or submit a job posting.

Employment Assessments

Tailored assessments help save recruitment time and reduce turnover. Let our employment services team select from over 200 pre-employment and digital skills assessments to suit your business needs. Assessments include Word, Excel, Clerical, Accounting, etc.

Services Provided

Our employment services team will provide for you the following:

  • Send you only pre-qualified candidates that are chosen based on your job requirements
  • Design and deliver standardized assessments that will assist you in selecting the most suitable candidates
  • Utilize the latest technology to assess each individual’s skills and abilities for data entry, computer software, customer service, and many more

Contact Goodwill for Employment Assessments:

Wage Incentives

The Employer Incentive Program provides a wage subsidy to employers who hire eligible individuals, helping them gain relevant skills and secure long-term employment opportunities. We can assist in the following areas:

  • Finding reliable candidates
  • Pre-screening candidates
  • Access to wage incentives to offset on-the-job training costs
  • Assistance in the creation of job descriptions and training plans
  • Post-employment follow-up to ensure satisfaction
  • Advice and information on your obligations as an employer
  • Access to job fairs and hiring events

Contact Goodwill for Wage Incentives:

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Canada Ontario Job Grant

This program provides an opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce, with financial assistance from the government. It is available to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Grant Details and Requirements

  • Up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs
  • An employer contribution of a minimum of one-third of the total costs. There may be additional flexibility for small businesses to provide an in-kind contribution towards their share of the costs 
  • Training must be delivered by an eligible, third-party trainer

Email employmentservices@goodwillonline.ca or call our staff for your questions.