Frequently Asked Questions

Effective April 29, 2022, we expanded the program to better help people who may face challenges finding stable jobs such as gig workers, youth and people on social assistance. If you have been unemployed for six months or longer, and are part of a low-income household, you may benefit from these changes. To better reflect the expansion of the program, we renamed the program Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career).

To learn more about Better Jobs Ontario, read the information on this webpage and contact an employment service provider in your area.

Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. It offers Employment assistance to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job. This assistance may include:

workshops on resume writing and interviewing

· job counselling

· job-specific training

· access to basic education, so clients can finish high school or improve their language skills

If you are ever injured or become ill because of your job, WSIB is here to give you the care and support you’re entitled to under Ontario’s workplace safety and insurance system. That includes benefits, as well as other support, such as return to work assistance.

Please visit the WSIB site for more information