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: 2021-04-22

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

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: 2021-04-29

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

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 Requirement:

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

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.

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 10:00am to 3:00pm

Date: 2021-04-22

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 Requirement:

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

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.

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Date: 2021-04-29

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT

COSTI is working with Coke Canada Bottling! Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, Coke Canada Bottling is Canada's premier bottling company. They have a 120-year heritage of manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing the major branded ready-to-drink products Canadians love.

Temporary General Labourer (April—October 2021)

• Pay Rate: $18.88/h

Temporary Production Worker (April—October 2021)

• Pay Rate $18.88/h

SEATS ARE LIMITED, REGISTER IN ADVANCE

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 11:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2021-04-22

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Participate In A Virtual Employment Networking Group Program – 1 Day Per Week For 4 Weeks

The Employment Networking Group (ENG) Virtual Program provides practical tips, fresh perspectives and best practices for the 50 - 70 year old mature job seeker.

• Program topics include:
• Uncover the Hidden Job Market
• “Net-giving”, a networking alternative
• Connect with others and build your Network
• Practice Zoom meeting styles and etiquette
• Perfect your introduction and promotion to employers

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

Dates: Thursday - May 6, 13, 20, 27

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 9:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2021-05-06

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Participate In A Virtual Employment Networking Group Program – 1 Day Per Week For 4 Weeks

The Employment Networking Group (ENG) Virtual Program provides practical tips, fresh perspectives and best practices for the 50 - 70 year old mature job seeker.

• Program topics include:
• Uncover the Hidden Job Market
• “Net-giving”, a networking alternative
• Connect with others and build your Network
• Practice Zoom meeting styles and etiquette
• Perfect your introduction and promotion to employers

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

Dates: Thursday - May 6, 13, 20, 27

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 9:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2021-05-13

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Participate In A Virtual Employment Networking Group Program – 1 Day Per Week For 4 Weeks

The Employment Networking Group (ENG) Virtual Program provides practical tips, fresh perspectives and best practices for the 50 - 70 year old mature job seeker.

• Program topics include:
• Uncover the Hidden Job Market
• “Net-giving”, a networking alternative
• Connect with others and build your Network
• Practice Zoom meeting styles and etiquette
• Perfect your introduction and promotion to employers

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

Dates: Thursday - May 6, 13, 20, 27

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 9:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2021-05-20

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Participate In A Virtual Employment Networking Group Program – 1 Day Per Week For 4 Weeks

The Employment Networking Group (ENG) Virtual Program provides practical tips, fresh perspectives and best practices for the 50 - 70 year old mature job seeker.

• Program topics include:
• Uncover the Hidden Job Market
• “Net-giving”, a networking alternative
• Connect with others and build your Network
• Practice Zoom meeting styles and etiquette
• Perfect your introduction and promotion to employers

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

Dates: Thursday - May 6, 13, 20, 27

To register click here 

Download flyer here

Times: 9:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2021-05-27

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 feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Finding it hard to balance life right now? Do you need the tools to manage stress and help you to adjust to the change? In this workshop, we will identify the triggers of stress and provide techniques to overcome those feelings. We will also look at goal setting and prioritizing to help manage life’s demands.

To register click here

Times: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Date: 2021-04-22

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

You have heard so much about LinkedIn and are now interested in seeing what everyone is talking about. If you do not have an account, join us for this webinar as we take you through the steps of creating an account and a profile.

To register click here 

Times: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Date: 2021-04-27

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

During these challenging times, how we interview has changed. Take our Ace Your  Interview webinar and then sign up to practice your interview skills using Zoom, one of the many online platforms.

To register click here

Times:

Date: 2021-04-30

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

During these challenging times, how we interview has changed. Take our Ace Your  Interview webinar and then sign up to practice your interview skills using Zoom, one of the many online platforms.

To register click here

Times:

Date: 2021-04-23

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: 2021-04-20

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: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Date: 2021-04-29

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

The Second Career Strategy information session will help recently laid-off, unemployed workers to make the transition to a new career in a high-skill occupation that is in demand. Second Career Strategy information session provides financial assistance, based on individual needs, to help people with some of the costs associated with long-term training plans, including the cost of tuition and books.

To register click here 

Times: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Date: 2021-04-21

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: 2021-04-27

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: 2021-04-20

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

During these challenging times, how we interview has changed. Take our Ace Your  Interview webinar and then sign up to practice your interview skills using Zoom, one of the many online platforms.

To register click here

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2021-04-27

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

During these challenging times, how we interview has changed. Take our Ace Your  Interview webinar and then sign up to practice your interview skills using Zoom, one of the many online platforms.

To register click here

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2021-04-20

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Youth Employment Pathways for Success will prepare you for 21st Century Industries.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Newcomer youth between the ages of 17-25
• Interested in STEM occupations
• English Level 4+
• Out of school, out of work and not in training
• Commitment to a 4-week program completion

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

• Virtual Game-based learning
• STEM based Employment Coaching
• Networking opportunities with various employers within STEM sectors
• On-the-job training supports
• Customer Service Certification
• 6 months follow-up supports

2021 PROGRAM START DATES

• February 1 — February 26
• March 8 — April 1
• April 12 — May 7
• May 17 — June 11
• June 21 — July 16
• July 26 — August 20
• September 7 — October 1
• October 11 — November 5
• November 15 — December 10

For more information, contact Mojgan Haghi at 647.827.1434 or email Mojgan.Haghi@costi.org 

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

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