Anita On The Job: 2022

Saturday, 21 May 2022

FREE TOURS & EVENT - Doors Open Toronto May 28 & 29, 2022

Explore Toronto’s Buildings & Sites Doors Open Toronto – City of Toronto

Also check out Etobicoke Murals for FREE ArtworxTO Tours | ArtworxTO

Registering for events/tours as per the below site

Doors Open Tours – City of Toronto

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act - Royal Ascent April 11, 2022

FYI below article from Gowling Law Firm. Authors Alycia Riley and Hunter Fox dated April 13th retrieved from

Enhanced transparency electronic monitoring | Gowling WLG

Excerpt from article below

" Clarification came with the introduction of Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022, which was first introduced in the Ontario Legislative Assembly on February 28, 2022. While Bill 88 contains several changes for employers in Ontario, this article focuses specifically on the new requirement for most employers to have a policy on electronic monitoring in the workplace. Additional changes will be addressed in a separate article."

FREE Employment Law Seminar - April 21st

You can register in advance for free by signing up for Blakes events more information located here In Case You Missed It: Recent Employment Case Law and Legislative Changes | Blakes

In Case You Missed It: Recent Employment Case Law and Legislative Changes

April 21, 2022 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Employment law in Canada continues to change at a fast pace. Employers are dealing with myriad complex issues and regulatory changes, including in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, accommodation, ESG issues and the everchanging role of technology in the workplace. Keeping up with these developments can be a challenge.

Join members of the Blakes Employment & Labour group as we discuss recent legislative changes in Canadian employment law, including recent case law and Quebec-specific changes.

Topics:

An overview of provincial and federal legislative changes to Canadian employment law
Recent case law and practical guidance for employers based on these decisions
The Quebec perspective, including employee privacy and French language laws

Blakes Speakers:

Anna Abbott, Partner, Toronto
Aldona Gudas, Partner, Montréal
de Lobe Lederman, Associate, Calgary and Ottawa

Monday, 11 April 2022

Health & Safety

2022 OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards -- Occupational Health & Safety (ohsonline.com)

The above link celebrates the awards given to companies on Health & Safety manufacturers.

The second annual Industrial Hygiene Awards are here! This award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve industrial hygiene.

Monday, 4 April 2022

Interview Questions - Tips & Tricks

I thought the below websites may help with behavioural and situational type interview questions. Also I have posted a link from another blog on how to answer them using the ** STAR ** method below

20+ STAR Interview Questions & Best Answers - Algrim.co

7 Sample Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers | Indeed.com

5 Situational Interview Questions (With Example Answers) | Indeed.com

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Helping Newcomers Feel Welcomed in Canada

My students inspired me to share some information on trade shows, career fairs, and associations that help newcomers feel welcomed with an easier transition to Canada. Please add comments on other website links to help me add to the list of vendors, associations, etc. If you could please also send me links to help newcomers with housing, social events, jobs, etc. that would be helpful to share on future blogs.

CAREER FAIR WEBSITES

https://www.newcomerscanada.ca/event/toronto/

Torontojobs.ca

CLOTHES

https://www.havenontheq.com/services

Professional Clothes https://toronto.dressforsuccess.org/

Thrift Stores:

https://salvationarmy.ca/

https://www.valuevillage.com/

https://www.talize.com/

FURNITURE - free to students, newcomers and people with disabilities. Also you may want to volunteer to get that much needed work experience while feeling great by helping a community!

Furniture Donation Toronto | Furniture Bank

EVENTS - SOCIAL (sports, hobbies, interests, etc.)

Meetup.com

EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/

https://www.toronto.com/events-calendar/

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/

FREE tickets to some museums, art galleries, theatres https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

Toastmasters (also great presentation, leadership and other education streams). Most allow you to go 1-3 times for free before joining

https://www.toastmasters.org/

FOOD

If you are hungry and need a helping hand please see the below for locations near you
Need Food? - Daily Bread Food Bank

In Etobicoke please visit https://www.havenontheq.com/services

HEALTH & WELLNESS- Toronto

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/health-services-for-newcomers/

HOUSING

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/moving-to-toronto/refugee-resettlement-program/

https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/853e-newcomer-welcome-brochure-english.pdf

HORSERACING - watch for Free Woodbine (except Queen's Plate)

Race Days https://woodbine.com/race/#!/WOT/1/2019-12-15

Woodbine.com
They are expanding and looking for help with the horse, casino and construction. Will be hiring for their new footie (soccer) stadium, hotel and entertainment in the future.

LEGAL

https://www.legalaid.on.ca/more/corporate/contact-legal-aid-ontario/

OTHER - TORONTO

https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/853e-newcomer-welcome-brochure-english.pdf

PARKS

High Park

Centennial Park

Centennial Park - Greenhouse (solarium) https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/gardens-and-horticulture/conservatories/centennial-park-conservatory/

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

If you are already a member of an association please go to their networking events. If not, you may want to network at an additional cost at some of their events

PMI.org

HRPA

Toastmasters

OTHER ASSOCIATIONS (look at your country + Canada for association near you for networking, housing, jobs and maybe even scholarships such as the below website

Jamaican Canadian Association » INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (jcaontario.org)

RENTAL BOOKS, eBOOKS, MUSIC CDS, MOVIE DVDs, & SOME WORKSHOPS (EDUCATION, SOCIAL, ETC.)

Speak with your local librarian on products that you can rent (free) and services at Toronto Public Library https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
FREE Museum and Art Pass for 2 adults and 2 kids Museum + Arts Pass : Toronto Public Library

VOLUNTEERING (which may be used on your resume and ask for a reference from the organization)

If you love animals please consider EHS Etobicoke Humane Society https://etobicokehumanesociety.com/

Toronto Zoo http://www.torontozoo.com/tz/volunteer

If you want to help seniors as a friendly visitor consider helping at a long-term care home facility near you https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/long-term-care-homes/

If you want to help kids as a friendly visitor consider helping Toronto Sick Kids http://www.sickkids.ca/CareersVolunteering/volunteering/index.html

Helping those who are hungry and need a helping hand http://donate.dailybread.ca/?msclkid=9b420ad8e35012ef249954ec5ebe1d36&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DBFB%20-%20Search&utm_term=food%20bank&utm_content=Food%20Bank

In Etobicoke visit https://www.havenontheq.com/services

WORK

LOOKING FOR WORK

Partner with recruitment agencies early (they are free to the candidate in Canada)

See above on associations that help newcomers with job search strategies

PROGRAMS TO HELP NEWCOMERS WITH JOBS

Indus - https://induscs.ca/

JobStart - https://www.jobstart.org/contact

vpi - https://www.vpi-inc.com/employment-programs/

JVS - https://www.jvstoronto.org/

WORKING OUT - GYMS

https://trythey.ymcagta.org/ YMCA

Also, please reach out to your religious leader near you to see if there are any services that they can help you with or know of other associations or organizations.

For students, please reach out to your student advisor at your College/University to see if they have any information. Find out if your College or University has a career coach to help you with your resume, job search strategies and potential jobs (coop, internship, etc.)

Monday, 21 March 2022

Not-for-profit agencies that help you find a job in Toronto (FREE)

I posted a long time ago help on finding a job in Toronto if you are a newcomer but wanted to update my earlier post below...

LOOKING FOR WORK

Partner with recruitment agencies early (they are free to the candidate in Canada)
Don't discount networking such as Toastmasters, your religious faith (speak with the spiritual leader as they have connections and want to help)
See the below associations that help newcomers with job search strategies

PROGRAMS TO HELP NEWCOMERS WITH JOBS

Indus - https://induscs.ca/
JobStart - https://www.jobstart.org/contact
vpi - https://www.vpi-inc.com/employment-programs/
JVS - https://www.jvstoronto.org/
Access - ACCES Employment | Job Seeker Services | Employer Services - HOME
Dixie Bloor Centre - Home • Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Service Canada
YMCA & YWCA
Youth Employment Services (YES) Job Board | Youth Employment Services YES

Not-for-profit jobs are listed here along with volunteering Jobs Jobs | CharityVillage

Also, check your College's career services and career coach along with Humber College Community Employment Centres Contact Us - Humber College located at multiple centres such as the below

555 Burnhamthorpe Road, Suite 500
Etobicoke, M9C 2Y3
(at The West Mall)

416-234-8942

Hours
Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wed. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Student Resources

Please consult the following website and below

Here is the link Resources for Students: Work to Rule – Humber Faculty Union (opseu562.org)

What can you do? ....sign the below

Write Your College President | OPSEU (collegefaculty.org)

Friday, 4 March 2022

Bill 88: Ontario Proposing More Employment Law Changes

Below from Fasken Law Firm

THE HR SPACE

Bill 88: Ontario Proposing More Employment Law Changes

Friday, March 4, 2022

This update is intended for all Ontario employers.

Context

In December 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021 which introduced new employer policies regarding disconnecting from work, prohibitions on non-compete agreements, removed Canadian experience requirements, and set out a new licensing regime for recruiting and temporary help agencies amongst other key changes that were discussed in two previous bulletins, “An Update on Ontario’s Bill 27: Key Amendments for Employers” and “Ontario Proposing Significant New Employment Law Changes in Bill 27”. Bill 88 is, in name, a follow up with further new employer obligations.

Continue reading to learn more about Bill 88.

FULL ARTICLE

Bill 88: Ontario Proposing More Employment Law Changes | Knowledge | Fasken

Mark your calendars for Mini Royal 2022 – the Hooves Hearts and Hands edition!

Save The Date May 30-June 18, 2022 Mini Royal 2022 Hooves, Hearts, Hands In support of CARD's Therapeutic Riding Programs Mark your calendars for Mini Royal 2022 – the Hooves Hearts and Hands edition! Bid in the silent auction. Check out displays and chances to win on-site at CARD. Register for one, two or three different challenges. There will be a Hooves challenge option available in every class. Get your Hearts racing with the mobility challenge. Use your Hands to click the mouse in our online horsemanship quiz (paper version will be available). There is something for everyone! May 30 – June 18, 2022 Stay tuned for more details.

CARD | The Community Association for Riders with Disabilities-" Hooves,Hearts & Hands"s

Friday, 18 February 2022

Ice Skating at Cloverdale Mall

Bring your skates and the family for free public ice skating at The Cloverdale Rink, available daily from February 14 to March 31.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ice-skating-at-the-cloverdale-rink-registration-263313396457

Thursday, 17 February 2022

DO YOU LOVE THE ARTS? Maybe join in on the fun - jobs at Neilson Park

Employment – Neilson Park Creative Centre

Summer jobs in Etobicoke. Please apply directly at the above-link

Neilson Park is also hosting the below FREE events

On February 27th

The Art of African Fashion and Style – Neilson Park Creative Centre

March 31st

2022 Runway Rehabilitation at Toronto Pearson beginning April – Neilson Park Creative Centre

Monday, 24 January 2022

Celebrating Black History - February 8th

The below is from Conestoga College

African, Black and Caribbean welcome event – February 8

The African, Black and Caribbean (ABC) Student Committee; Bring on the Sunshine; and Student Engagement will host a Welcome Event from 6-8 p.m. that brings together the ABC community to celebrate Black history. The committee is looking for Black-identifying students and employees who are interested in participating in a short video that highlights the diversity of Conestoga’s ABC community. To participate, contact Mae Enriquez by Friday, January 28.

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

AI, Robots, Autonomous Cars.... Oh My

Please find below some interesting AI, Robotic links. How can these changes in technology improve our lives? How can these changes affect future work and jobs?

Please find below YouTube video links

Meet Spot, the robot dog that can run, hop and open doors | Marc Raibert - YouTube

PARO therapeutic robot - YouTube

Sushi Island - Bella Bot - Robot Waitress - YouTube

Restaurant Robots and Food 'Bullet Trains' - YouTube

Where hotel is staffed by robots - BBC Click - YouTube

Click 910 - The robots inside Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant - BBC Click - YouTube

Tonight Showbotics: Jimmy Meets Sophia the Human-Like Robot - YouTube

Do You Love Me? - YouTube Robots dancing

Questions finishing home loan applications? UBank's RoboChat can help. - YouTube

AI and replacing jobs Kai-Fu Lee

As Google’s driverless cars have logged mor... - CBS News Autonomous Cars