All Workshops

The Interview is key to getting a job. During these challenging times, how we interview has changed.
Discover how to handle challenging interview questions with confidence; learn how to collect, compile and present information that showcases your skills and experience; find out the common mistakes that happen in interviews and how to avoid them.

To register click here

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2022-05-26

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Brampton and Bolton

Warehouse Worker— (Full Time) $16.00 – $17.60/hr Temp to Perm (Bolton is not accessible by transit)

• Shifts: Rotational, Thurs. – Sun., Sat. – Tues. 5:30 am to 3:30 pm, or 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
• Duties: Shipping/Receiving
• Requirements: Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs., should be available to work on weekends

Mississauga

Warehouse Associate— (Full Time) $14.25/hr – $14.75/hr ($2.00/hr premium for peak incentive)

• Shifts: Mon. – Fri., 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:30 pm or 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm or 5:30 pm to 1:00 am
• Duties: Picking, Packing, Scanning, Sorting, fast paced environment
• Requirements: 6 months of warehouse and RF scanner experience, must be comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs., basic computer skills

Light General Labour— (Full Time) $14.25 – $15.00/hr ($1.00/hr premium for peak incentive)

• Shifts: Mon. – Fri., 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Duties: Picking, Packing, fast paced environment
• Requirements: Must be comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs., attendance in good standing

Distribution Associate— (Full Time) $15.50 – $16.00/hr

• Shifts: Mon. – Fri., 7:00 am to 3.00 pm or 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm or 11.00 pm to 7.00 am
• Duties: Picking, Packaging, removing of boxes, Labeling etc.
• Requirements: Must be comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs., attendance in good standing

Milton

Warehouse Associate—(Full Time & Part Time) $19.00/hr ($17.50/hr + $1.50/hr COVID premium)

• Shifts: Full Time, Sun. – Thurs., Part Time, Fri. – Sat. or Mon. – Thurs. Day: 4:30 am to 2:00 pm, Afternoon: 2:30 pm to 12:00 am
• Duties: Sorting of packages, loading and unloading trailers
• Requirements: Must be comfortable lifting with 25 to 50 lbs.

PRE–REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND SUBMIT YOUR RÉSUMÉ

To register click here, or

• call 905-459-8855  or send email to bramptonemployment@costi.org
• call 905-567-0482  or send email to mississaugaemployment@costi.org

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Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

The Food Handler Certification program teaches you how to safely prepare, store and serve food.

Topics covered:

• Microorganisms
• Foodborne Illness
• Pest Control
• Food Protection
• Cross Food Contamination
• Cleaning and Sanitizing
• Safe Food Handling Methods

Online Requirements:

• Must have a stable connection to the internet
• Must have a working webcam
• Computer literate

Upon successful completion of the online training, you will receive an activation token to write the exam.

Participants must provide a government ID before taking the exam. Must be unemployed and out of school.

Registration deadline: June 21, 2022

To register please call: 647-827-1425

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Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Date: 2022-06-23

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Are you internationally trained and looking to start working in Canada? Join us for this informative session where you will learn how and where to get your credentials evaluated.

To register click here

Times: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Date: 2022-05-24

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Our conversation circles are a great way to improve your English language skills and make new connections.

Our conversations cover a wide range of topics such as food and nutrition, sports, health, transportation, housing, family, banking, employment, education, Canadian citizenship, and much more!

JOIN THE CIRCLE TO:

• Develop your speaking confidence
• Build vocabulary
• Get familiar with Canadian culture
• Improve pronunciation
• Create new connections

Classes offered at no cost every Wednesday, 1:00 pm—2:30 pm and 4:30 pm—6:00 pm

To register click here, or call 416.244.9980 or email linctoronto@costi.org

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Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Six weeks online course. Learn to speak, read and write English.

INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:

• Write short messages
• Improve basic vocabulary
• Conversation for daily activities
• Read and understand simple stories
• Develop and use grammar and punctuation

ELIGIBILITY:

• Visitors to Canada
• Work permit or study permit
• Individuals 18 years and older

To register call 416.534.7400 or email edu@costi.org

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Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

To register call 905.459.6700 today.

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Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Language, Employment, and Settlement Services, Brampton

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

To register call 905.451.7147 today.

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Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Enhanced Language Training Services

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

To register call 905.479.7926 today.

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Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Language & Skills Training Services, Markham North

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

This program is offered from Monday to Friday.

To register call 289.842.3124 today.

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Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Language, Settlement & Skills Training Services, Richmond Hill

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

To register call 905.479.7926 today.

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Language & Skills Training Services, Markham South

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

To register call 905.761.1155 today.

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Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Language, Settlement & Skills Training Services, Vaughan

Fees: None

COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.

Services Available:

• On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
• Workplace communication training
• Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
• Exposure to  Canadian Workplace
• Job search support

Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.

To register call 289.841.3032 today.

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Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Language & Skills Training Services, Newmarket

Fees: None

This is an opportunity for your clients to attend the information session for the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program for the year 2020/2021 hosted by COSTI.

CATEGORIES OF TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

• Administrative Clerk (CR-04)
• Program Officer (PM-02)
• IT Technician, Tester, Programmer (CS-01)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Permanent residents or Canadian citizens, in Canada for ten years or less
• Residents of Greater Toronto Area
• Meet educational requirements
• English CLB 7 or higher

Please complete the online FIN Partner Organization Referral and Assessment Tool to find out if your clients qualify for the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program.

Eligible clients will be invited for one of the upcoming information sessions scheduled from December 2020 to March 2021.

To register click here, or call 905.669.5627 or send email to FIN@costi.org

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Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

If you are between 18 and 29 years old and excited about getting your career started, netWORKS is a new way for you to make connections with mentors who can help you get your career off the ground.

To register,  click here 

Times: 10:30am to 12:00pm

Date: 2022-05-31

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Are you a woman:

• Looking to increase self confidence?
• Intrested in exploring career opportunities available to you?
• Thinking of starting a small business?

We can help!

Our three-week virtual program offers individual coaching and group workshops including:

• Motivation and self-esteem
• Personal and professional communications skills
• Success strategies for the Canadian workplace
• Skills assessment
• Self-marketing techniques
• Small business tips and resources
• Goal setting and action plan

To register click here

Times: 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Date: 2022-05-30

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Participate in a webinar that will help you make informed decisions about your career path. Find out where you are now and where you want to be.

To register click here

Times: 10:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2022-05-25

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

COSTI’s Pre-employment program for Internationally Trained Individuals is available to Ontario Works participants online or in-person.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Newcomer to Canada
• Refugee Claimant or Protected Person, Canadian Citizen
• English Level 6 or higher
• Work Permit
• Childcare arrangements in place

To register call 647.827.1425 or email Rala Bekdach at Rala.Bekdach@costi.org 

For additional information see flyer

Times:

Date: 2022-05-24

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

COSTI’s Pre-employment program for Internationally Trained Individuals is available to Ontario Works participants online or in-person.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Newcomer to Canada
• Refugee Claimant or Protected Person, Canadian Citizen
• English Level 6 or higher
• Work Permit
• Childcare arrangements in place

To register call 647.827.1425 or email Rala Bekdach at Rala.Bekdach@costi.org 

For additional information see flyer

Times:

Date: 2022-07-04

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

COSTI’s Pre-employment program for Internationally Trained Individuals is available to Ontario Works participants online or in-person.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Newcomer to Canada
• Refugee Claimant or Protected Person, Canadian Citizen
• English Level 6 or higher
• Work Permit
• Childcare arrangements in place

To register call 647.827.1425 or email Rala Bekdach at Rala.Bekdach@costi.org 

For additional information see flyer

Times:

Date: 2022-08-15

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993, it has expanded rapidly to become Canada's largest Asian supermarket chain.

One-on-one interviewa will be conducted by T&T staff during the event for the following Full-time and Part-time positions for GTA locations:

• Assistant Department Trainee
• Supervisor Trainee
• Office Positions (IT, Finance & Admin.)
• Store Associate

Departments:

Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, Produce, Bakery & Kitchen, Seafood & Meat

To register click here  or call: 905-567-0482

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Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2022-05-24

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Starting January 22, 2022, COSTI will be offering women-specific employment-related language courses for female students who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Minister’s Permit holders.

This training program is focused on enhancing vocabulary related to the specific occupational sector and facilitating their transition to employment.

• 6-week training offered on Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

To learn more about this program click here

To register click here  or contact us at 416-244-9980 or linctoronto@costi.org

Click here to see the program flyer.

Times: 9:30am to 2:30pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

A two-hour résumé writing workshop. Join us to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.

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To register click here 

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2022-05-31

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

A two-hour résumé writing workshop. Join us to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.

To register click here 

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2022-05-24

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! Our staff is working remotely to deliver employment related support.

The Youth Job Connection (YJC) program serves youth aged 15-29 experiencing multiple barriers to employment.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Resident of Toronto (Ontario)
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Unemployed
• Not attending school or full-time training

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Paid pre-employment & Life Skills training

• Paid job opportunities
• Mentoring and peer support services
• Education, training or work transitioning support
• Access to training and skills development opportunities

ESESSENTIAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES:

• Customer Service/Grocery Stores
• Administration
• Manufacturing, Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Delivery Services
• Technology & Computer Remote Work
• General Labourer

To register, send email to torontoemployment@costi.org or call 647-827-1425 

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Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None