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Approximately 1.6 million persons with disabilities will start receiving the one-time payment of up to $600 as of October 30, 2020. If you received the one-time seniors payment you may also be eligible for the one-time payment to persons with disabilities. Click to learn more. Read Employment E-News – December 2020 – We Can Help … Continue reading
COVID-19 has been a challenging time for everyone, especially for those with disabilities. Ontario is working with industry leaders, government and stakeholders to make it easier for businesses to be accessible and inclusive thereby increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Some of this work includes: Modernizing and improving employment services Providing funding and supports … Continue reading
There is growing evidence of the disproportionate negative economic and health impacts of COVID-19 on immigrant, low-income, Canadian women of colour. According to the 2016 census, 1/3 of the nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates in Canada are immigrants, and 86% are women. Many of these Canadians are frontline, essential workers in Canada’s health … Continue reading
We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season. Please note that our offices are closed on the following days: Friday, December 25, 2020 Monday, December 28, 2020 Friday, January 1, 2020 If you are looking for work, please contact us to schedule an appointment with an Employment Counsellor. If you are an employer who is … Continue reading
Matini Sunni immigrated to Canada from Nigeria in November 2019. His job search had been unsuccessful until he participated in the Job Search Workshop and the TRIEC Mentoring Partnership at the Pickering Welcome Centre. Before coming to Canada, Matini studied accounting in Nigeria and worked in various industries including banking, consulting and consumer goods manufacturing. … Continue reading
Although the shift to working from home has been mostly positive for knowledge workers, the biggest challenge has been focus. Dropbox partnered with the Economist Intelligence Unit to study knowledge workers, both management and general staff, across sectors – from tech to manufacturing to retail and education. Following are some of the results of the … Continue reading
The pandemic has ignited an unprecedented upheaval in Canada’s Labour Market. In March and April of 2020, Canada lost more than three million jobs. That is more job losses in a shorter period of time than the total job losses over the three previous downturns combined. In 2008–2009, employment losses were at half a million … Continue reading
For Disabled People, Assistive Technology can be life-changing. In fact, access To Assistive Tech is a Human Right not an employment perk. Not having access to assistive technology can mean the difference between full and equal access to the internet and computer operating systems or exclusion from digital participation. Specialized technologies such as screen readers … Continue reading
Juliette Faraut, Editor at LinkedIn News, has itemized some of the industries that are currently hiring to meet COVID-19 demand. From HR to shipping to banking, here is a selection of the companies hiring right now: Scotiabank – 675 positions Loblaw Companies – 10,000+ roles in Canada Morneau Shepell (HR) – 300 positions BMO Financial Group – 1,900 positions MNP … Continue reading
Are you an Immigrant Professional in the field of health care? Durham employers are looking for someone like you! During our first on-line session of Hiring Immigrant Professional Talent (HIP-T), you will: Learn what employers in the Health Care sector are looking for Speak directly with employers Build your professional network Join HIP-T via Zoom … Continue reading
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