Employment Services

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: 2021-10-28

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

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Learn about our services and how we can help you with job search and to market yourself during this challenging time. Learn about programs we offer that can help you to prepare for employment and see if you qualify.

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Times: 10:00am to 10:30am

Date: 2022-10-20

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Job Search Strategies for 50+ Workers provides practical tips and fresh perspectives specific to the mature job seeker and expectations related to today’s workplace.
Different essential topics each week; program topics include:

• Create a Skills Inventory and find your job niche building on your transferable skills, strength and experience
• Consider all your options including a career change
• Understand the résumé screening process to increase the number of contacts you receive
• Understand recruiter language
•  Know how to deal with ageism
• Understand the new “temporary flexible” workplace including gig jobs, contracts, weekends and other opportunities

This program emphasizes learning by doing hands-on exercises and activities:

To register click here 

Times: 9:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2021-10-28

Located at: Virtual

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

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Are you interested in self-employment? Join this 1-hour workshop on Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Kate Jung, Small Business Advisor from Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) will provide an introduction to the practical application of important concepts for anybody interested in starting a business.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions on how to start a business in Ontario. Workshop Topics include:

• Planning your business
• Registering your business
• Permits and Licensing
• Financing for Small Business
• Hiring and Managing Employees

Youth and Adults welcome!

To register click here 

Times: 10:00am to 11:00am

Date: 2021-10-27

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: 9:30am to 12:30pm

Date: 2021-10-28

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Reconnect with your profession in Canada! TRIEC Mentoring Partnership helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers with the help of a mentor who works in their field in Canada. Learn how to maximize mentoring opportunities in your professional field and become more successful together.

To register click here

Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Date: 2021-10-26

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: 2021-10-26

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 

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None