YWCA Hamilton Talent

• Electric Construction and Maintenance
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
• Construction Craft Worker
• General Carpentry
• Welder

• Financial incentive to hire and offset training costs 
• Pre-screened industry-specific candidates in the skilled trades 
• Job ready pre-apprentices with health and safety training   
• Motivated and skilled workers that you can retain   
• Monitoring and support of new hires throughout the duration of work placement 

• Offer a work placement based in Ontario 
• Be licensed to operate in Ontario 
• Provide pre-apprentice with standard employment terms, conditions and benefits 

• Include pre-apprentice on payroll 
• Not receive government funds for the same work placement 
• Not displace existing staff or replace laid-off staff 
• Not hire immediate family (e.g. parents, spouse or child) 
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act; the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Human Rights Code and any other relevant standards.  

• Maintain WSIB or adequate third-party general liability insurance (if applicable)

For more information, please contact:

Deborah Schwientek
Manager, Employment and Training Services
DSchwientek@ywcahamilton.org