Employment

WoodGreen values our staff and clients tremendously.

Employment

Finding a job in Toronto

WoodGreen helps nearly 10,000 job seekers each year!

If you need help finding a job, you are not alone. Every year, WoodGreen Community Services supports thousands of individuals who are unemployed or underemployed with their job search activities. We offer a range of friendly, personalized services, including one-on-one coaching, practical workshops and access to computers, fax machines and telephones - all for FREE.

We also offer special services for young people looking for work.

Are you a single mother in need of a good job, affordable housing, child care and more?

WoodGreen Community Services runs Homeward Bound, a special program for single mothers looking to improve their financial situation and leave poverty behind, forever. Learn more about Homeward Bound, or about the success of the program.

Hear a Homeward Bound graduate discuss how her life changed through participating in the program:

Contact us today to see how we can help!

Upcoming Workshops

Services

Program Name	Program Description	Location
4 Month Digital Tech Training/Job Prep Computer Course	This course explores basic concepts of new media as well as the role of digital technology in Web Design, and Interactive design technologies play in society. This is an interdisciplinary course that...	1533 Victoria Park
Boundless Possibilities for Women	A free, full-time program for women seeking employment. Includes a certificate in Microsoft Office 2016, a 4-week internship and a 4-week paid internship. Please note that the program name has...	815 Danforth Avenue
Bridging Programs for Internationally Trained Individuals	Join WoodGreens Newcomer Professional Bridging Programs to launch your career: Career counseling Job search support Job Coach Mentorship Profession specific language training ...	1491 Danforth Avenue
Care for Newcomer Children	Free Care for Newcomer Services for qualified English Language Learners. TTC tokens available to qualified clients.	1491 Danforth Avenue
Community Connections Program	The Community Connections Program unites newcomers with Canadian volunteers. Here, they can become more connected to their communities, practice English communication skills and learn more about...	815 Danforth Avenue
Employment Services Centre	WoodGreen Employment Services Centre offers Free services to anyone looking for work including: Employment focused workshops - Resume Writing; Cover Letters; Interview Skills; Researching...	1080 Queen Street East
Employment Services Centre	WoodGreen Employment Services Centre offers Free services to anyone looking for work including: Employment focused workshops - Resume Writing; Cover Letters; Interview Skills; Researching...	1533 Victoria Park Avenue
Employment Services Centre	WoodGreen Employment Services Centre offers Free services to anyone looking for work including: Employment focused workshops - Resume Writing; Cover Letters; Interview Skills; Researching...	989 Danforth Avenue
English Language Services	English language instruction is an essential element in helping newcomers to feel at home and be fully productive in their new land. Immigrant Services offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to...	1491 Danforth Avenue
Homeward Bound	Homeward Bound assists single, female-led families who are living in unstable conditions make a successful transition to sustainable employment, permanent housing and independent living for...	Info Line: (416) 645-6000 ext. 3030
Housing Locations	WoodGreen`s Housing locations: 570 Coxwell Avenue 444 Logan Avenue 55 Pape Avenue 17 Renwick Crescent 841 Queen Street East 1070 Queen Street East 137 Sears Street The...
Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals	Internationally Trained Professionals will be matched with Canadian Professionals to help build an understanding of Canadian workplace best practices and build professional networks. Program...	815 Danforth Avenue
Rites of Passage	Rites of Passage is a West African tradition of helping young people make the transition to adulthood. Rites of Passage helps youth of African descent reconnect with foundational principles that are...
Transitions to Success	Transitions to Success is a free, five-month, full-time program for women seeking employment, and includes Microsoft Office 2016 Certification. Transitions to Success helps women improve their skills...	815 Danforth Ave.,
Volunteer Services	Our volunteers are of all ages and come from all walks of life. As a volunteer, you can give as much or as little time as you want. As well, WoodGreen provides many volunteer opportunities for...	815 Danforth Avenue
Work Initiative Network (WIN)	The Work Initiative Network (WIN) is a part-time, 4 month employment program for adults with mental health issues. The aim of the program is to help individuals find and maintain paid employment or...

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“I am a personal banker, a recent immigrant and a proud member of WoodGreen. For the past one year WoodGreen has been quite supportive in advancement of my career and I wanted to congratulate you for leading such a wonderful team. I have had experience of some other community services but WoodGreen is a standout. I have found that WoodGreen counsellors deliver professional and practical advice with a personal touch."
- Saurabh