Job search and employment support

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Ready to work? Get one-on-one help with your job search. Free.

One-on-one employment counselling

Make a personal plan: We build a plan based on the job you’re looking for, your strengths, and what employers want. Learn where to search and how to find out who is hiring.

Stand out to employers: Improve your resume, cover letter, emails, and messages to employers. Practice interviewing and reaching out so you feel ready and confident.

Get weekly support: Meet each week for employment counselling, support, and advice on your job search. We can also guide you on education or training options.

Direct job leads with employers

Our staff work directly with employers to find job-ready candidates. Right now, we have over 30 job leads in:

  • Healthcare and childcare: PSWs, pharmacy techs, ECAs, ECEs
  • Tech and IT: software developers, system administrators
  • Warehouse and labour: forklift drivers, packers, assemblers
  • Security: guards, crossing guards
  • Food service: bakers and cooks
  • Sales and retail: cashiers, sales assistants, customer service reps

Free support to help you start work

We can cover your costs for finding, starting, and keeping a job, including:

  • Training, licences, and certificates: forklift, food handler, Smart Serve, CPR/first aid, background checks, and more
  • Safety equipment: glasses, gloves, work boots
  • Clothing for interviews and starting work
  • PRESTO passes
  • Work tools

Start your job search

We usually reply within 48 hours or less.

    Based on your status, you are not eligible for job search support. If you are an international student, please contact your training provider.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Yes, the service and program supports are free and funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Learn more about Employment Ontario and supports for job seekers at eoworks.ca.

    We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We provide services online and at two locations in Toronto:

    To take part, you must be eligible to work in Canada, be living in Ontario, and be of legal working age. Because of funding, the program is not open to International Students or Temporary Foreign Workers. You can take part if you are a:

    • Canadian Citizen
    • Permanent Resident
    • Refugee Claimant
    • Convention Refugee
    • Protected Person

    Call us at 416-239-0456 or email us at ies@ptp.ca.

    No. PTP is a non-profit that is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Since 1992, we have been helping adults learn and find employment. See our recent annual reports and current programs to learn more about the work we do.


    This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.