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Job Search Resources Toronto

Check out JVS Torontos job search resources to help you throughout your employment journey. All these resources are free to use, and can help you make important education, training or career planning decisions.

Career & Education
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Starting a Business
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Career & Education Planning in Toronto and the GTA

JVS Toronto provides job seekers  with free online job search resources designed to increase your chances of securing a  new job in the Greater Toronto Area. 

Here’s what you can find to propel you towards a career you’ll enjoy : 

JVS Toronto Job Seekers Gateway – this site will help you manage your career, assess your skills, and find a job.

Work Search – Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has designed this site to help Canadians search for work on-line and develop effective work search strategies.

The National Occupation Classification – understand the skills required for jobs throughout the Canadian labour market

LiveCareer Resume Templates – check out different resume templates to best showcase your experience and background

Ontario Labour Market provides information on current trends and future outlooks for around 200 occupations common in Ontario.

Employment Profile provides information about graduate outcomes and satisfaction to help people choose programs at Ontario’s publicly-funded colleges.

Online Employment Search Resources

At JVS, we pride ourselves on making the job search journey accessible, so you can build a career that you love in Toronto. Check out our free job search resources designed to get you started in your professional life: 

Job Boards

Job Boards allow you to search job postings from companies based on what you are looking for in your next job including industry, job title, company or skills required. Some recommended options include Indeed, Workopolis, and EMET Employment Services. 

Recruitment Agencies 

Recruitment Agencies act as an intermediary between a company that’s looking to hire someone and a job seeker who is looking for employment. The recruitment agency works to find the most suitable candidate for any job openings they have been hired to fill. Most agencies don’t charge the job seekers for their services. Here are some of the larger recruitment agencies in the GTA:

  • AppleOne
  • Ares Staffing Solutions 
  • Altis Recruitment
  • Lannick
  • Robert Half
  • Hays

Starting a Business

Starting your own business is not an easy task, but with a great idea, the right planning and solid execution, you could be on your way to realizing your entrepreneurial dream.

Here are some resources that can get you on the right track:

Starting a Business: Writing a Business Plan – Watch this informative 3-minute video about writing a business plan

101 Small Business Ideas – Get some ideas on different business ideas 

Online Business Registration – Find out what to do when you’re ready to register your business 

How to Improve Your Business Plan – See how you can make your business plan stand out 

Community Resources

211 Central– Your connection to information about community, social, health and government services

Programs, Classes & Exhibits : Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library holds live and online programs in their Digital Innovation Classes. Interactive classes include web design, coding, and much more!

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