ACCES Employment

GTA non-profit employment agency serving job seekers across seven locations, with mentoring programs and recruitment services for employers.

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

JVS Toronto

Free employment services across Toronto and York Region, including youth programs (ages 15-30) with paid training, placements and mentorship.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

The Career Foundation

Nonprofit employment agency serving job seekers of all ages across the GTHA, with a youth program for ages 15-30 ('Completing the Circle').

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Achev - Free employment services (Toronto and North York centres)

Free, personalized job help: employment preparation workshops, career coaching and job placement services.

For: Job seekers; the employment page lists no age or status rule, and Achev has two Toronto centres (149 East Liberty St and 1090 Don Mills Rd) plus centres in Mississauga and Brampton.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Dixon Hall - Employment Services (job counselling and free training)

No start dates posted; Roots of Change takes names on a waitlist by email.

One-on-one employment counselling, resume and interview help and job search workshops, plus free training: a 6-week culinary program (Roots of Change) and a 4 to 6 week pre-employment program for community and social work jobs (ESSW).

For: Job seekers in Toronto; Roots of Change is for adults 18+ who are unhoused or living in a shelter, and ESSW is for people currently working 20 hours a week or less.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Employment Ontario

Ontario's network of free employment services: 1-on-1 counselling, resume and interview help, training supports and apprenticeship programs.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

NPower Canada - Free tech job training (Junior IT Analyst, AI and Data Analytics, Network Security)

Applications are rolling. Junior IT Analyst cohorts listed: starts 2026-10-05 (ends 2027-01-29) and starts 2026-11-30 (ends 2027-03-26), both open to Ontario. Recruitment starts 4 to 7 weeks before each start; if a cohort is full, your application moves to the next one.

Free 15-week online tech training (IT support, AI and data analytics, or network security) with industry certificates and help finding a tech job afterwards.

For: Adults 18 and over with a high school diploma or equivalent who can work full-time in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or open work permit valid more than 1 year past the start date), with individual income under $50,000 and household income under $105,000, who are unemployed or underemployed; non-native English speakers need CLB 7 or higher; international students cannot apply.

Ontario-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Skills for Change - Free career coaching, bridging and trades programs

Coaching and workshops run all year; training programs have their own start dates, so ask when you call.

Free career coaching and job search workshops (resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, mentoring) plus training such as occupational bridging, skilled trades and pre-apprenticeship, and youth employment programs.

For: Job seekers in Toronto, especially newcomers and refugees who bring education or work experience from outside Canada, and also women and youth; each training program sets its own entry rules.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

TMU Career, Co-op and Student Success

Toronto Metropolitan University's career, co-op and student-success centre offering career education, co-op programming and employer recruitment.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Zoo - Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers

Toronto Zoo's student volunteer program for Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), minimum 30 hours a year including a two-day March training.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

WoodGreen Community Services - Free employment help and job training

Job counselling is available all year. Training program start dates are not posted on the programs page; ask the employment line about the next intake.

Free one-on-one job help (career counselling, resumes, interview practice, job leads) plus free skills training such as pre-apprenticeship trades, building maintenance and CNC machining.

For: Ontario residents looking for work or training; some programs add rules, for example Building Maintenance Operator training is for ages 18 to 29, Pre-Apprenticeship and Trades is for ages 18+ with grade 12 or equivalent, and Foundations for Youth Success is for ages 15 to 24 facing barriers.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

YMCA of Greater Toronto - Free Employment Services

Free one-to-one job search support, resume and interview help, workshops, coaching, employer connections and hiring events.

For: Job seekers in the Toronto area; the page lists no age or status rule (it is an Employment Ontario service).

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

York University Career Centre (Career Ready)

York University's co-op and career centre with 1:1 counselling, workshops, employer events and the Experience York job board.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Youth Employment Services (YES)

Toronto-based nonprofit (founded 1968) offering free counselling, training, workshops and job placement for youth, plus a job board.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

COSTI Immigrant Services

Immigrant services agency (70+ years) offering settlement, employment, housing, English and skills training from 17 GTA offices, with staff speaking 60+ languages.

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

City of Toronto Newcomer Services: settlement workers at City Hall and Newcomer Services Kiosks

Free, confidential help from settlement workers at City Hall and at kiosks in civic centres, community centres and employment offices: information on jobs, housing, health care, schools and City services, referrals, and help in your language.

For: Newcomers and all Toronto residents, regardless of immigration status; you will not be asked for proof of status.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Magnet (Toronto Metropolitan University)

TMU-housed 'digital community workforce system' whose TalentHQ platform matches job seekers and students with employers and partner programs.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Ontario Public Service - Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO)

Ontario government summer student jobs across ministries, posted on the SEO job board each fall/winter for the following summer.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Skilled Trades Ontario - Start an apprenticeship (apply and register as an apprentice)

The official way to become a registered apprentice in Ontario: find a sponsor, apply to Skilled Trades Ontario, then sign a Training Agreement that registers you as an apprentice.

For: People 16 and over with legal permission to work in Canada (for example a valid SIN) who meet the education requirement for their trade and have a sponsor in Ontario; applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign.

Ontario-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

TechTO Job Board

Tech community organization ('Canada's Most Connected Tech Community') running events, a 60,000+ newsletter and a job board (jobs.techto.org).

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Times Change Women's Employment Service - Free job search help for women

Free online job search workshops, one-on-one resume help, 45-minute mock interviews, career panels with HR professionals and a computer lab, for women.

For: Women who live in Toronto, employed or unemployed, legally entitled to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee or protected person, or valid open work permit), and not in full-time school or another Employment Ontario program.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

U of T Career Exploration & Education (CxED)

University of Toronto's central career service: advising, workshops, employer info sessions, Work Study and the CLNx job board.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

City of Toronto - Youth Job Seekers (Toronto Youth Job Corps, YEP Network, TYPE)

City of Toronto hub listing its youth employment programs: Toronto Youth Job Corps (paid 5-week training + up to 8-week placement), the YEP Network and TYPE case management.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits

Apply as soon as you stop working: if you apply more than 4 weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits. While on EI you must complete reports every 2 weeks.

Temporary income from the Government of Canada for people who lost their job through no fault of their own, such as a shortage of work or a layoff, and are ready to work but cannot find a job.

For: Workers who lost their job through no fault of their own, worked 420 to 700 insurable hours in the last 52 weeks (depending on the unemployment rate where they live) and have been without work and pay for at least 7 days in a row; it pays 55% of average insurable weekly earnings, up to $729 a week in 2026, for 14 to 45 weeks.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Focus on Youth Toronto (FOYT) - Paid summer jobs for high school students (TDSB and TCDSB)

The 2026 program ran July 2 to August 7, 2026 (at least 6 weeks, minimum 35 hours a week). Dates for summer 2027 are not posted yet; in 2026, agencies applied for student staff from March 4 to March 26.

Paid summer jobs and leadership training for high school students, who work in free summer programs for children and youth held in schools in Toronto's inner-city neighbourhoods.

For: High school students in Toronto; the latest TCDSB call (summer 2025) was open to all youth enrolled in a TCDSB high school born in 2009 or earlier, offering 4 or 6 weeks of paid work and 2 high school credits; TDSB's student rules are not posted on its page.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (newcomer professionals)

Ongoing; apply through a community partner agency

A structured occupation-specific mentoring match (18 hours over three months) with an established Canadian professional, arranged through settlement and employment agency partners across the Toronto region.

For: Skilled newcomers who have lived in Canada under five years, have 2+ years of professional experience and are unemployed or underemployed.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)

Rolling; apply through an Employment Ontario service provider (guidelines updated January 27, 2026)

Provincial training funding for adults returning to school, covering tuition, books and living costs, applied for through an Employment Ontario service provider rather than a fixed intake.

For: Laid-off or unemployed Ontario residents, and low-income adults unemployed 12+ weeks, who need skills training for an in-demand occupation.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Canada Summer Jobs (ESDC)

Federal wage-subsidy program creating paid summer jobs for youth aged 15-30; youth find CSJ jobs on Job Bank during the hiring period.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Ontario Works - Toronto Employment & Social Services

Provincial social assistance delivered by the City of Toronto: money for "food, shelter and other costs to people in financial need" plus prescription drug coverage, dental/eyeglass help, child-care start-up and job-search transport benefits. Apply online 24/7 (20-30 minutes), by phone via the Social Assistance line, or in person at the Employment & Social Services office assigned by postal code; a caseworker then follows up and asks for eligibility documents.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Public Library – Book a Librarian

Ongoing; request via online form

A free 30–60 minute one-to-one appointment with a librarian at any branch, requested through an online form.

For: Anyone who wants dedicated help with research, business research, job searching, homework or digital skills.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Find free newcomer services near you (Government of Canada)

The Government of Canada's search tool for free settlement services near where you live.

For: Permanent residents (including resettled refugees), people approved for permanent residence, protected persons, and some temporary residents in specific programs.

Canada-wide · checked 3 October 2026 · everything we know

Job Bank (Government of Canada) - Free job search and job alerts

The federal government's free job board (website and app): search thousands of jobs across Canada or near you, set job alerts, save jobs and mark the ones you have applied to.

For: Anyone looking for work in Canada; it is free, has no hidden fees, and you do not need to register to search.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Ontario Apprentice Tools Grant

Ongoing; apply once eligible (completed level one on/after April 1, 2020 and registered 12+ months)

A one-time provincial grant toward tools and equipment, sized by trade sector; eligible apprentices receive an application link by email or apply online.

For: Registered Ontario apprentices who have completed level one training and been registered for at least 12 months.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

TORONTO NEWCOMERS (Meetup group)

Free public Meetup group for newcomers across the GTA offering social events, language support, job-hunting help and information seminars.

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

r/torontojobs

Reddit community for Toronto job postings and job-search discussion.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know