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Number of current workshops: 19
Ace Your Virtual Interview
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: 2021-01-21
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-21
Ace Your Virtual Interview
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: 2021-01-28
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-28
Adecco Ongoing Hiring Event
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
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Become a Correctional Officer
Join our guest speaker Phoebe Boreland-Grayson, Regional Recruiter from Correctional Services Recruitment and Training Centre to learn more about becoming a correctional officer.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Basic Requirements of the Job including Education Requirements & Occupational Fitness Requirements
- Application and Selection Process
- Hiring Practices
- Ask your questions to the recruiter
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2021
To register call 416.588.2240
Times: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Date: 2021-02-10
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-02-10
Career Edge Internship Program Information Session
Are you a recent graduate, a person with a disability or a skilled newcomer to Canada looking for a paid internship? Join this informative webinar:
TOPICS COVERED:
- What is Career Edge?
- Eligibility criteria
- Internship program process
- How to register
To register click here or email costionlineservices@costi.org
Times: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-01-22
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-22
Certified Food Handling Online Program
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.
Deadline for registration January 18, 2021.
To register click here or call 647.827.1425
Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Date: 2021-01-21
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-21
Customer Service Preparation Online Course
In this course, you will learn and explore:
- Sector-specific terminology workplace communication skills
- Telephone skills
- Representing your company
- Improving your listening skills
Participants can complete the course modules anytime of the day. 1-2 hours per day are required to complete each module.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon completion of the course (including participation in discussions and completing assignments.
Date: January 18 - February 5, 2021
For registration or queries, please e-mail the administrator at costionlineservices@costi.org.
Times:
Date: 2021-01-18
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-18
Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program
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
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Life Success Strategies Online Workshop
TAKE CONTROL, GET EMPOWERED!
A York Region resident?
Explore Career Opportunities and Increase Your Self-Confidence
Please join us! We can help!
THIS THREE-WEEK PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COACHING AND GROUP WORKSHOPS:
- Increase Your Self-Confidence while at home
- Goal Setting
- Stress Management
- Effective Communication
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Strategies
- Community Resources
- Enhance resume that will get you an interview
- Networking & Hidden Job Market
- Things you should know as a career planner job seeker
A Certificate Of Completion Awarded To All Graduates.
Date: April 5 - 23, 2021. Monday to Friday, starting at 10:00 am.
To register, call 289-843-3214 or send email to amy.cheung@costi.org
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-04-05
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: York | Date: 2021-04-05
Life Success Strategies Online Workshop
TAKE CONTROL, GET EMPOWERED!
A York Region resident?
Explore Career Opportunities and Increase Your Self-Confidence
Please join us! We can help!
THIS THREE-WEEK PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COACHING AND GROUP WORKSHOPS:
- Increase Your Self-Confidence while at home
- Goal Setting
- Stress Management
- Effective Communication
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Strategies
- Community Resources
- Enhance resume that will get you an interview
- Networking & Hidden Job Market
- Things you should know as a career planner job seeker
A Certificate Of Completion Awarded To All Graduates.
Date: February 8 - 26, 2021. Monday to Friday, starting at 10:00 am.
To register click here, or call 289-843-3214 or send email to amy.cheung@costi.org
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-02-08
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-02-08
Life Success Strategies Online Workshop
TAKE CONTROL, GET EMPOWERED!
A York Region resident?
Explore Career Opportunities and Increase Your Self-Confidence
Please join us! We can help!
THIS THREE-WEEK PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COACHING AND GROUP WORKSHOPS:
- Increase Your Self-Confidence while at home
- Goal Setting
- Stress Management
- Effective Communication
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Strategies
- Community Resources
- Enhance resume that will get you an interview
- Networking & Hidden Job Market
- Things you should know as a career planner job seeker
A Certificate Of Completion Awarded To All Graduates.
Date: March 8-26, 2021. Monday to Friday, starting at 10:00 am.
To register click here, or call 289-843-3214 or send email to amy.cheung@costi.org
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-03-08
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-03-08
Mock Virtual Interview
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: 2021-01-22
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-22
Second Career Strategy Information Session Webinar
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.
Webinars are available to individuals who live in the Region of Peel, Toronto or York Region and seeking employment, improving their employment opportunities, or interested in upgrading their skills.
To register click here
Times: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Date: 2021-01-27
Located at: Not Applicable
Fees: None
Region: Toronto | Date: 2021-01-27
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Information Session Webinar
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.
Webinars are available to individuals who live in the Region of Peel, Toronto or York Region and seeking employment, improving their employment opportunities, or interested in upgrading their skills.
To register click here
Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Date: 2021-01-26
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-26
Writing A Strategic Resumes Webinar
A two-hour résumé writing workshop. Join us to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.
Webinars are available to individuals who live in the Region of Peel, Toronto or York Region and seeking employment, improving their employment opportunities, or interested in upgrading their skills.
To register click here
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-01-19
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-19
Writing A Strategic Resumes Webinar
A two-hour résumé writing workshop. Join us to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.
Webinars are available to individuals who live in the Region of Peel, Toronto or York Region and seeking employment, improving their employment opportunities, or interested in upgrading their skills.
To register click here
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-01-26
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-26
Writing Strategic Resumes Webinar
A two-hour résumé writing workshop. Join us to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.
Webinars are available to individuals who live in the Region of Peel, Toronto or York Region and seeking employment, improving their employment opportunities, or interested in upgrading their skills.
To register click here
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2021-11-10
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-11-10
Youth Employment Pathways for Success Program
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
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Youth Job Connection Virtual Information Session
This program serves youth aged 15-29 years of age who are out of school and out of work.
Webinars are available to individuals who live in the Region of Peel, Toronto or York Region and seeking employment, improving their employment opportunities, or interested in upgrading their skills.
To register call 647-827-1425
Times:
Date: 2021-01-20
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2021-01-20