N.E.W’S Worthy News
Success stories from our staff to yours
December 2016 Newsletter
Employer Overview
Strawberries Floral Boutique
Toppers Job Fair
Northwest Employment Works was happy to
assist Toppers Pizza by hosting a Job fair and
advertising their positions on our job bank.
“It was really easy to get
into the program, I’ve been
quite pleased with it.”
We recently visited Strawberries Floral Boutique, one of
the many Employers, which has used our wage subsidy
program. She was happy to help spread the word about
the services we offer and how we have helped her to
train employees on the job.
Watch the video on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestEmploymentWo
rks/
If you know an Employer who is looking for assistance
with their hiring needs, Northwest Employment Works
is here to help. We offer collection & pre-screening of
applicants based on your specific needs/requirements,
training incentives to help offset the initial costs of
hiring/training and a new, easy to use Job Bank — Post
jobs quickly to find the employee you need
http://www.northwestworks.ca/article/-156.asp
Many of Northwest Employment Works job
seekers were able to secure positions and
there are still some spots open. Visit our job
bank to learn more. www.northwestworks.ca
Criminal Records Check
When it comes to Employment one of the
common requests from Employers is a
criminal records check. If you are a low
income job seeker and an Employer has
requested a criminal record check you may
qualify for assistance in paying for this
requirement. Speak to your Employment
Advisor to see if you qualify for this support.
Criminal Reference Checks are now
completely online through the Thunder Bay
Police.
http://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/services/cri
minal-records-search
Happy Holidays
Northwest Employment Works would like to wish you and yours a Happy
Holiday! We will be open during the holiday season other than for the
College wide closure of December 26th –January 2nd.
Q&A: Ask an Expert
Q: Do you think age can play a
factor in not getting hired, am I too
old?
A: There are no maximum age
limits for Employees. The law to
eliminate mandatory retirement
came into effect in Ontario in 2006.
Congratulations!
We are happy to congratulate Greg Vallance, Employment Advisor in
Marathon on his accomplishment of being named Young Professional of
the Month for November with The Young Professionals Network of
Ontario (YPNO)
The Young Professionals Network of Ontario indicated on their Facebook
page that:
“He exemplifies the true meaning of community leadership, where he
dedicates his time to the Marathon District Chamber of Commerce, is the
Vice President of the newly formed Ignite - Marathon's Young
Professionals Network and volunteers hours to Superior North Victim
Services & Canadian Red Cross
Greg demonstrates the ability that young professionals in small
communities can grow a personal and professional life.”
There are mandated minimum age
requirements for certain industries.
https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/engli
sh/hs/min_age.php
That being said, age discrimination
does still occur. Employers may
wonder: Will this person want to
retire soon, can they physically do
the job, how technologically skilled
is the worker, and can the worker
take direction from a younger
supervisor?
If you are wondering if age is playing
a factor in your job search, you may
want to consider ensuring that your
resume is focused on your skills and
not on dates, highlight your
technological skills, and ensure that
you are clearly indicating your
willingness to be a long term
employee. Before you make any
changes talk to an Employment
Advisor to get a second opinion.
Many Employers value older
workers as they are seen as having
an excellent work ethic and
exceptional Employer loyalty.
Have a question you want answered?
We’ll feature it in our next newsletter!
Contact us at
www.northwestworks.ca