For Employers

Hiring?

Job Zone d’emploi has been providing assistance and helpful resources to employers in the city of Cornwall, counties of Stormont and Dundas, for over 35 years.

Whether you are an employer looking to hire, or laying off employees due to downsizing, restructuring, or closure we can help you. Our services are free and confidential.

Wage & Incentive Programs

Additional Services Available:

Apprenticeship Resources and Information
Possible subsidies for eligible job seekers
Information on Community and Government Resources

Interview Rooms
Access to a comprehensive resource library
Assistance and support for Laid Off employees

Posting of job openings
Referral of Job Candidates
Employee Mentoring/Job Coaching

Eligibility Requirements

to Access Wage / Training Incentive Programs

Participants Must:

be unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
not be attending school full-time
be a resident of Ontario

Employers Must Not:

use placement services to replace existing or laid-off employees
begin placement prior to having the placement contract signed
hire a relative, i.e. son, daughter, spouse, brother, sister, etc.
be an Employment Ontario Employment Service provider
displace permanent employees
As well, employers must commit to:
developing a relevant training/work experience plan that will help the participant achieve his/her employment goal
providing feedback and assessments of a participant’s skill level
having potential for long-term employment/contract position for the participant

Employers Must:

provide employment in Ontario
put participants on their payroll and must be paid at least minimum wage
provide permanent employment
offer proper training and adequate supervision
comply with the Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act
be licensed to operate in Ontario, have a Federal Business number, Third Party Liability Insurance and appropriate safety insurance coverage either through the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) or private insurance company
negotiate a placement contract with a Job Developer from Job Zone d’emploi (the length and amount of the contract varies depending on the position and the participant’s qualifications)

As well, employers must commit to:

developing a relevant training/work experience plan that will help the participant achieve his/her employment goal
providing feedback and assessments of a participant’s skill level
having potential for long-term employment/contract position for the participant