Employers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Employment Options?
Employment Options is an employment and training program funded by the Government of Ontario that takes the time to understand your company’s needs in today’s changing economy. We have a growing pool of ready-to-be-trained candidates with various educational backgrounds and skill levels who can meet your immediate and long term staffing requirements.
Employers who are looking to hire staff can advertise job openings through our Resource and Information service. In addition, our staff can provide employers with screening and recruiting services to meet their business needs.
Why not tap into our services at absolutely no cost to your organization? Contact one of our offices for more information.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to participate in Employment Options?
In order to participate in our services and benefit from job placement , matching and incentives, there are certain conditions:
- Your organization must be registered in Ontario
- You must provide WSIB or alternative workplace safety insurance coverage and have adequate third party general liability insurance as advised by your insurance broker
- You cannnot use placement services to replace existing or laid-off employees
- You cannot be an EO Employment Service provider
- Y Provide employment in Ontario
- You must comply with all applicable legislation, including federal/provincial human rights legislation and regulations, and any other relevant standards, including the occupational health and safety act, the employment standards act, and the freedom of information and protection of privacy legislation
If you do not meet these conditions, you may still use our job posting services.
Why should my organization participate in Employment Options ?
ThEmployment Services team will refer candidates to an employer, with the intention of meeting their immediate and long-term hiring needs. Our Employment Services team will assist your organization in reducing your recruiting, advertising and training costs. You may even be eligible to access a job trial, which would allow for an evaluation of the employees’ potential before committing to hiring.
What is the training incentive?
The training incentive amount and duration of the placement varies, depending on different factors:
- Skill level of the participant
- Wage offered
- Job description and requirements
- Expected length of time required to train the participant
The logistics of each placement will be agreed upon at the time you decide to hire. Each placement is different from the other since no two participants and no two jobs are alike.
How is the participant paid?
The participant is placed on your payroll and is your employee, paid by your organization . They must receive at least minimum wage plus four percentvacation pay. You are required to make all regular deductions (CPP, EI and federal tax) and pay overtime if accumulated according to the Employment Standards Act.
How is my organization reimbursed?
We will provide you with timesheets at the time the agreement is signed. They are simple and easy to use. You will be required to complete and submit these timesheets reflecting the amount of hours the employee has worked with payroll documentation on a regular basis. You will then be reimbursed the training incentive amount determined in the agreement for the duration of the placement.
How do I register my organization?
Simply complete the Employment Options Employer Information form, including Federal Business Number and Workplace Safety Insurance Coverage details. Upon receipt, we will forward résumés of potential candidates for you to review. If they interest you an interview can be arranged. Once you meet the candidate(s), contact the Employment Options office to provide your feedback and hopefully inform them of your intention to hire and determine the details of the training.