What this is and who runs it
Employment Ontario is an employment and training service network provided by the Province of Ontario. The official page states that it offers free support to write a resume, prepare for interviews, and find a job in the private or public sector.
For people receiving Ontario Works (OW), the same page lists OW under "Other government services for job seekers" as "support for those not qualified for Employment Insurance." Employment Ontario is a separate employment service entry point and does not administer OW benefits.
What the free one-on-one support includes
The official page states there are over 700 locations across the province. You can get free, one-on-one support from an employment counsellor, including:
- Resume writing
- Interview training
- Skills training
- Job search help
The page states you can make an appointment with an employment counsellor today, or contact them by email, phone or live chat.
Training and retraining
Under "Build skills and retrain," the official page lists:
- Adult learning: Find courses to further your education, learn new skills and prepare for a new job.
- Better Jobs Ontario: The official page states this helps pay for living expenses and tuition for job training or postsecondary education. The page does not list specific income thresholds or amounts.
- Employment and training services: Find services in your area to help you find work or training.
Job search and other government services
The official page suggests using the Canada Job Bank to search for jobs by entering a job title and location.
The page also lists other government services for job seekers, including:
- Employment Insurance (EI): benefits for workers who have lost their job
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP): helps you pay for postsecondary school
- Ontario Works (OW): support for those not qualified for EI
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP): support for people with disabilities
- Moving from another province to Ontario for work
- Moving to Ontario from outside Canada
- Jobs Protection Ontario
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Transportation subsidy
The official material provided does not mention a transportation subsidy through Employment Ontario. The free supports listed on the official page are resume writing, interview training, skills training and job search help. Readers who want to confirm whether any transportation-related assistance exists should contact Employment Ontario or their local OW office directly.
How to contact
The official page states that Employment Ontario can be reached Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
- Tel: 416-326-5656
- Toll-free: 1-800-387-5656
- TTY: 1-866-533-6339
- Live chat and email: contactEO@ontario.ca
The page also notes that due to a system update, the online booking system to request an appointment with a counsellor will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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