--- title: Job, Training & Skills Development --- Job, Training & Skills Development ## Most Requested ![WSIB](https://adamchambersmp.ca/hubfs/WSIB.webp) #### Making a Claim to WSIB The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) provides wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work after a work-related injury or illness. Learn more about [making a claim](https://www.wsib.ca/en/node/27621). ![Health-Safety](https://adamchambersmp.ca/hubfs/Health-Safety.webp) #### Workplace Health & Safety Preventing work-related illness and injury is the most important job at any workplace. Learn more about the Ministry of Labour's strategy to [protect workers’ health and safety](https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/index.php) on the job. ## Jobs, Training & Skills Development ### Workers Rights **** #### Rights - Know your rights and obligations under the [Employment Standards Act (ESA).](https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0) - View resources gathered by the[ Ministry of Labour, training and Skills  Development,](https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/lr/index.php) under their mandate to protect workers rights. - The [Office of the Worker Advisor (OWA) ](http://www.owa.gov.on.ca/Pages/default.aspx)educates, advises and represents non-union workers who have been injured at work or who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws. #### Mediation, Arbitration & Collective Bargaining - Learn how to get help [Resolving Grievances Through Mediation](https://www.ontario.ca/page/resolving-workplace-grievances-through-mediation) in a unionized workplace through the appointment of a grievance mediator from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Learn how to get help [Resolving Grievances Through Arbitration](https://www.ontario.ca/page/resolving-workplace-grievances-through-arbitration) in a unionized workplace through the appointment of a grievance arbitrator. - Learn about the [Collective Bargaining ](https://www.ontario.ca/page/collective-bargaining)process and how collective agreements are reached in Ontario, including how to request the appointment of a conciliation officer. ### Workplace Safety **** #### Health & Safety Guidelines - Learn about [Health & Safety Requirements](https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/index.php) as outlined by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. - Learn about [Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy.](https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/workplaceviolence.php) - A worker should never fear [Reprisals for Following Occupational Health and Safety Requirements](http://www.owa.gov.on.ca/en/healthSafety/Pages/Reprisals-Under-the-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Act.aspx). Learn about the laws and policies in place to protect those enforcing or attempting to enforce workplace health and safety laws. - Find out about [Occupation Health & Safety Compliance ](https://www.ontario.ca/page/occupational-health-and-safety-compliance)initiatives in your sector. #### Support for Workers - The [Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) ](https://www.wsib.ca/en)provides wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work after a work-related injury or illness.  - The [Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)](https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/index.aspx)provides last resort income support for qualifying residents in the province of Ontario, who are above the age of 18 and have a disability.  - The [Canada workers benefit (CWB)](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-workers-benefit.html) is a refundable tax credit that provides tax relief for eligible low-income individuals and families who are in the workforce. #### Complaints & Claims - How do I make [Complaints to the Ontario Labour Relations Board? (OLB)](http://www.owa.gov.on.ca/en/healthSafety/Pages/Enforcing-Your-Rights.aspx) - When should I[ Make a Claim for Workers Compensation?](https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/makeclaim) ### Help With Employment **** #### Finding Employment - [Employment Ontario ](https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario/)helps job seekers, workers and employers with advice, grants and other services around public and private sector employment. - If you’re a [Young Person or Student Looking for a Job](https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-help-finding-youth-or-student-job), you can get help through these programs – regardless of your background or circumstances. - The Government of Ontario has funded several [Employment Programs for People Under  30. ](https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-programs-people-under-30)These programs and tools, help you build skills, start a business, or find work. - [Job Bank](https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home)is Canada's national employment *service, h*elping Canadians find work and plan their careers, as well as making it easier for employers to recruit and hire across the country. #### Ontario Works - If you need help covering essential costs of living or to help find and keep a job, you may be eligible for[ Ontario Works.](https://www.ontario.ca/page/social-assistance#section-1) - You can [Apply to Ontario Works ](https://www.sada.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/intake/OW/before-you-start1)online. ### Skill Development & Training **** #### Apprenticeships - How do you [Prepare for Apprenticeships?](https://www.ontario.ca/page/prepare-apprenticeship) - The [Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program](https://www.ontario.ca/page/prepare-apprenticeship#section-2) provides opportunities to high school students – either Grade 11 or 12 – earn co-op education credits through work placements in a skilled trade. #### Adult Learning & the Second Career Program - Learn about [Adult Learning ](https://www.ontario.ca/page/adult-learning)opportunities to improved your reading , writing and math skills, your English or French to get your high school diploma. - You can get new skills – like those needed for jobs in demand now – and financial support if you qualify for the [Second Career Program.](https://www.ontario.ca/page/second-career) - Second Career Program: [Request an Appointment With a Counsellor](https://www.eoss.tcu.gov.on.ca/CitizenPortal/infoAboutYou.do?programCode=ESSC&lang=en) #### Training - The[ Canada-Ontario Job Grant ](http://tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg/)provides small, medium and large businesses with funding, in order to train new and existing employees. ---