ACCES Employment
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Free help to find a job in Toronto
For anyone looking for work, a better job, or free training that leads to a job.
Free job help: people who will look at your resume, find openings with you, and train you. None of them charge you.
We found 38. Places people say worked move up.
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JVS Toronto
Call 416-787-1151Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
The Career Foundation
Call 1-855-223-8231Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Achev - Free employment services (Toronto and North York centres)
For: Job seekers; the employment page lists no age or status rule, and Achev has two Toronto centres (149 East...
Call 416-964-9797Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Dixon Hall - Employment Services (job counselling and free training)
For: Job seekers in Toronto; Roots of Change is for adults 18+ who are unhoused or living in a shelter, and ESSW is...
No start dates posted; Roots of Change takes names on a waitlist by email.
Call 416-956-4949Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
JOBS4U Youth Employment Services (Regent Park Community Health Centre)
$250
You likely qualify if: Ages 15 to 30 (not over 30 at the start); Unemployed, not in school or training full-time;...
No upcoming cohort is posted: the start dates listed on the JOBS4U page have passed.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
NPower Canada - Free tech job training (Junior IT Analyst, AI and Data Analytics, Network Security)
You likely qualify if: Adults 18+ with a high school diploma; Can work full time in Canada; Income under $50,000...
Applications are rolling.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Skills for Change - Free career coaching, bridging and trades programs
For: Job seekers in Toronto, especially newcomers and refugees who bring education or work experience from outside...
Coaching and workshops run all year; training programs have their own start dates, so ask when you call.
Call 416-662-2450Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Toronto Zoo - Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers
You likely qualify if: In full-time secondary school, Grades 9 to 12; Ages 14 to 18 when you apply; Can volunteer at...
Call 416-392-5900Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
WoodGreen Community Services - Free employment help and job training
For: Ontario residents looking for work or training; some programs add rules, for example Building Maintenance...
Job counselling is available all year.
Call 416-405-5254Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
YMCA of Greater Toronto - Free Employment Services
For: Job seekers in the Toronto area; the page lists no age or status rule (it is an Employment Ontario service).
Call 416-741-8714Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Youth Employment Services (YES)
Call 416-504-5516Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Academic Upskilling and Digital Foundations (Toronto Centre of Learning & Development)
You likely qualify if: Lives in Ontario; 18 or older; Further eligibility checked when you apply.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Achēv EPIC-HC: career help for internationally educated health workers
You likely qualify if: Permanent resident, refugee or citizen; Legal right to work in Canada; Health care experience...
Call 437-451-8227Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
COSTI Immigrant Services
Call 416-658-1600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
City of Toronto Newcomer Services: settlement workers at City Hall and Newcomer Services Kiosks
For: Newcomers and all Toronto residents, regardless of immigration status; you will not be asked for proof of status.
Call 416-338-0688Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Ontario Public Service - Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO)
You likely qualify if: A student or recent graduate; Age 15 or older; Live in Ontario while you work.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Skilled Trades Ontario - Start an apprenticeship (apply and register as an apprentice)
You likely qualify if: People 16 and over; Legal permission to work in Canada; Education needed for your trade.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
TCHC Internship Program and The Returnship (paid 12-week internships for tenants), Toronto Community Housing
You likely qualify if: Live in a Toronto Community Housing building or community; Eligible to work in Canada;...
The 2026 Returnship round has closed: the deadline to apply was Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Times Change Women's Employment Service - Free job search help for women
For: Women who live in Toronto, employed or unemployed, legally entitled to work in Canada (citizen, permanent...
Call 416-927-1900Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Youth Job Connection (Employment Ontario)
You likely qualify if: Youth aged 15 to 29 living in Ontario; Eligible to work in Canada; Facing serious barriers to...
No deadline.
Call 1-800-387-5656Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Achēv Workforce Pathways for Women in Senior Healthcare
You likely qualify if: Women, including immigrant women; Live in Ontario; Legally able to work in Canada.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Be.Build.Brand. (B3) entrepreneurship program (Toronto Community Housing)
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) tenant; Aged 18 and up; Building, refining or expanding a...
The page does not give dates for the next group.
Call 437-922-3303Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
City of Toronto - Youth Job Seekers (Toronto Youth Job Corps, YEP Network, TYPE)
You likely qualify if: Ages 15 to 30; Live in Toronto; A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Employment Insurance (EI): regular, sickness, maternity and parental, caregiving, and apprentices in training
Up to $729 a week
You likely qualify if: Lost your job, or sick, pregnant, a new parent or caregiving; Regular: 420 to 700 insurable...
Apply as soon as you stop working: if you apply more than 4 weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Focus on Youth Toronto (FOYT) - Paid summer jobs for high school students (TDSB and TCDSB)
You likely qualify if: High school students in Toronto; TDSB or TCDSB students.
The 2026 program ran July 2 to August 7, 2026 (at least 6 weeks, minimum 35 hours a week).
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (newcomer professionals)
You likely qualify if: Newcomers in Canada less than five years; 2+ years of experience in your field; Unemployed or...
Ongoing; apply through a community partner agency
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
YouthWorx summer jobs for youth (Toronto Community Housing)
You likely qualify if: Youth tenant of Toronto Community Housing; Aged 14 to 18 (the 2026 program); Can work...
Registration for the summer 2026 recruitment sessions is closed.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Achēv Employment Services for people with disabilities (ODSP), Toronto
You likely qualify if: Receive ODSP; Say you have a disability; Live in Ontario.
Call 416-964-9797Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
You likely qualify if: Ontario resident; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Laid off, or low income and out of...
Rolling; apply through an Employment Ontario service provider (guidelines updated January 27, 2026)
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
You likely qualify if: Full-time high school, college or university; Returning to full-time study next term; Minimum...
The main student application pool is open all year.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Ontario Bridge Training Program
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario; Trained abroad in a high-skilled job; Language level CLB 6 or higher.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
You likely qualify if: Age 15 or older; In Grade 11 or 12 in Ontario; At least 14 credits.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Toronto Public Library job and career help
You likely qualify if: Anyone looking for work; Younger adults can see a career coach.
Call 416-397-5981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Toronto Public Library – Book a Librarian
You likely qualify if: Anyone; Help with research, jobs, homework or digital skills.
Ongoing; request via online form
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
YMCA International Youth Internship Program
You likely qualify if: Aged 18 to 30 when it begins; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Indigenous, racialized,...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Canada Apprentice Loan
You likely qualify if: Registered in a Red Seal trade; Not living in Quebec; Up to $4,000 per training period.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Ontario Apprentice Tools Grant
You likely qualify if: Registered apprentice in Ontario for 12+ months; Finished level one on or after April 1, 2020.
Ongoing; apply once eligible (completed level one on/after April 1, 2020 and registered 12+ months)
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
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Guides and tools for this
These do not give the help themselves. They help you find it or understand it. All guides and tools
- Canada Summer Jobs (ESDC)Federal wage-subsidy program creating paid summer jobs for youth aged 15-30; youth find CSJ jobs on Job Bank during the hiring period.
- Find free newcomer services near you (Government of Canada)The Government of Canada's search tool for free settlement services near where you live.
- Free job training through Employment OntarioOntario's Skills Development Fund pays organizations to train workers and jobseekers.
- Job Bank (Government of Canada) - Free job search and job alertsThe federal government's free job board (website and app): search thousands of jobs across Canada or near you, set job alerts, save jobs and mark the ones you have applied to.
- Magnet (Toronto Metropolitan University)TMU-housed 'digital community workforce system' whose TalentHQ platform matches job seekers and students with employers and partner programs.
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