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Office: 226-225-1952
Unifor Meeting Hall, 611 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Guelph, ON, N1H 6J2
Guelph, ON, N1H 6J2
Short Description
Organizes monthly meetings for injured workers and people who work with injured workers.
- information on injured workers' rights
- learning how to cope with injuries
- promotes health, safety, and security of injured workers
- advice on dealing with workers' compensation system
- public education about workers' compensation issues
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Kitchener Office
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Office: 416-344-1000
55 King St W, 3rd Flr
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4W1
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4W1
Short Description
Promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of Ontario.
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Healthy Workplaces Services
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Office: 905-546-2424 x3634
110 King St W
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
Short Description
The City of Hamilton can provide employers with supports and programming in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, smoke-free and quitting smoking supports, workplace stress prevention, alcohol and drugs in the workplace, and sun safety.
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Ready to Work
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Office: 905-522-8686
110 Catharine St N
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1J4
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1J4
Short Description
A 12 week program to teach construction skill to youth-at-risk. The program provides renovation and construction services to local charities, non-profit groups, and neighbourhood associations.
- Hands-on workshops in Carpentry, Electrical, Drywall and Plumbing
- On-site work experience at a Threshold community building project
- Safety training including Emergency First Aid and Working at Heights
- Employment seminars
- Construction math workshops
- Personal Protective Equipment, tool belts and hand tools supplied
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Safety Info Line
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Office: 905-572-2981
Inquiries/Customer Service: 905-570-8094
135 Hunter St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1M5
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1M5
Short Description
A free confidential telephone service offering information about workplace health and safety available to all Canadians.
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Occupational Health Clinic
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Office: 905-549-2552
21 Hunter St E Suite 200, Ste 200
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W8
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W8
Short Description
The Occupational Health Clinics For Ontario Workers offers the following services:
- an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
- medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
- outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
- research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region West, Mississauga
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General inquiry: 905-273-7800
Erindale Corporate Centre, 1290 Central Pkwy W, 4th Fl
Mississauga, ON, L5C 4R3
Mississauga, ON, L5C 4R3
Short Description
Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
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Peel Dufferin Branch
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Office: 905-568-1905
1081 Meyerside Dr, Units 4-6
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1M4
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1M4
Short Description
First Aid Training and Services -- training courses for general public interest, school requirements or employee certifications for the workplace including:
- first aid (Emergency & Standard, Advanced Medical First Responder)
- CPR (levels A, C Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider),
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Home Alone with first aid (9-10 years), babysitting basics for teens (11-14 years)
- New Parent workshops
- Pet First Aid
- Child Restraint Technician Certification Training
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Training, Parts 1 & 2
- online training courses at www.sjatraining.ca
Medical First Response Services -- first aid coverage at public and private gatherings upon request
Therapy Dog Visitation Services - comfort and companionship visits with therapy dogs and handlers
Youth Programs (14-18 years) -- teaches first aid, leadership, and community responsibility
Car Seat Safety Education - assists families with safe installation of their child's car seat.
Outreach and Education Team - educates public on St. John Ambulance services, volunteer programs and safety topics.
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Office: 905-545-5433
500 Parkdale Ave N
Hamilton, ON, L8H 5Y5
Hamilton, ON, L8H 5Y5
Short Description
Provides occupational health and safety training and information services.
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Office: 905-614-1400
5110 Creekbank Rd
Mississauga, ON, L4W 0A1
Mississauga, ON, L4W 0A1
Short Description
Provides information resources, consulting and expertise, training and industry-specific health and safety products to businesses in the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors
- health and safety programs, including workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee certification training, and online and self-paced learning for individuals and groups
- networking and conferences for health and safety professionals
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Office: 519-662-3819
804 Ontario St
Stratford, ON, N5A 3K1
Stratford, ON, N5A 3K1
Short Description
Analyzes industrial health and safety hazards and procedures including WSIB claims investigations and appeals, workplace injury management and return to work programs. Provides consultations on environmental safety, spills response, industrial hygiene standards, safety procedures, ergonomic design and assessment, public and on-site workplace training and professional development.
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Workplace Assessment
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416-449-0009
970 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 110
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B6
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B6
Short Description
Offers a workplace tour by occupational hygienists and ergonomists to identity any health and safety concerns * work stations, equipment, work tasks and general working environment is assessed * talks with workers to understand their concerns * provides recommendation on how to improve workplace conditions
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Occupational Health Clinic
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416-449-0009
970 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 110
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B6
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B6
Short Description
Provides occupational health services and information meant to detect, prevent and eliminate work-related injuries and illnesses * network comprised of doctors, nurses, hygienists, ergonomists, researchers, and administrators
Services include:
Services and Programs:
Services include:
- an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
- medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
- outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
- research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries
Services and Programs:
- Workplace Assessment
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Occupational Health and Safety Branch, Main Office
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Toll Free: 1-877-202-0008
400 University Ave, 14th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Short Description
Enforces Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations including construction, industrial and mining health and safety, and health care and residential facilities workplace safety
- inspects work sites
- investigates refusals to work under unsafe conditions
- investigates fatalities and serious accidents
- promotes education and prevention
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Main Office
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General Inquiry: 416-326-7160
400 University Ave, 9th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Short Description
Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
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Office: 416-344-1000
Information on Appeals: 1-800-387-0773
Toll free fax: 1-888-313-7373
Simcoe Place, 200 Front St W
Toronto, ON, M5V 3J1
Toronto, ON, M5V 3J1
Short Description
Promotes workplace health and safety
- administers no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers
- disability benefits for workers who are injured on the job or contract an occupational disease, or who have sustained sudden, traumatic mental stress or chronic stress injury that is the result of a work-related stressor (conditions apply, call for details)
- facilitates return to work
- administers survivor benefits for spouse, child or other dependant of a worker who died as the result of workplace injury or disease
- financial incentives for safe employers
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Office: 416-971-8832
180 Dundas St W, Suite 2000
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Short Description
Community legal clinic
- advice and representation
- advocacy
- research and consultation for individuals
- community education
- law reform
- referrals to union organizers
- outreach, particularly to small workplaces with immigrant workforces
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Peer Supports and Services (Toronto)
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Office: 416-486-8046
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17
Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
Short Description
Information, education and support services across Ontario, including counselling, family support and advocacy
- individual peer support
- peer support groups across Ontario
- online support forums
- peer support and facilitation training
- youth, young adult and student awareness campaigns
- workplace awareness programs
- Peer Talk speakers bureau, workshops
- online guides, fact sheets, videos
- resource and reference library
Telephone Information and Peer Support (TIPS) Warmline, 416-486-8046, 1-888-486-8236; no crisis services
Check Up from the Neck Up
Private online mental health checkup to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder
- online quiz, fact sheets and guides
- list of Toronto drop-in support groups
- resources for family and friends
Recovery programs
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) 8-week program
- Laughing Like Crazy, 2SLGBTQ+ peer support group
Family Programs
- Family Matters peer support and recovery
- early intervention
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region East, North York
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General Inquiry: 647-777-5005
5001 Yonge St, Suite 1600
Toronto, ON, M7A 0A3
Toronto, ON, M7A 0A3
Short Description
Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
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Youth Employment Programs - Richmond Hill
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Office: 905-475-6694 ext 10
10415 Yonge St, Suite D
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C2
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C2
Short Description
Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
- for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
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416-510-8713
1090 Don Mills Rd, Suite 606
Toronto, ON, M3C 3R6
Toronto, ON, M3C 3R6
Short Description
Provides occupational health services and information meant to detect, prevent and eliminate work-related injuries and illnesses * network comprised of doctors, nurses, hygienists, ergonomists, researchers, and administrators
Services include:
Services include:
- an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
- medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
- outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
- research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region East, Scarborough
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General Inquiry: 416-314-5300
2275 Midland Ave, Unit 1
Toronto, ON, M1P 3E7
Toronto, ON, M1P 3E7
Short Description
Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
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Youth Employment Programs - Newmarket
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Office: 416-574-8676
130 Davis Dr, Unit 18
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1
Short Description
Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP)
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS)
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP)
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
- for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS)
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region West, Newmarket
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Newmarket Office: 905-715-7020
17345 Leslie St, Units 101 & 102
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 0A4
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 0A4
Short Description
Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
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Office: 905-704-3994
Employment Standards Information Centre: 1-800-531-5551
Health and Safety Contact Centre: 1-877-202-0008
Garden City Tower, 301 St Paul St, 8th Fl
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7R4
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7R4
Short Description
Advances safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices * responsible for occupational health and safety, employment rights and responsibilities, labour relations and internal administration * enforces the Employment Standards Act and its regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act * settles workplace disputes and assists in the settlement of collective agreements.
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