Updates

Due to system maintenance, the Better Jobs Ontario application will be unavailable from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, 16 October 2025.

Due to system maintenance, the Better Jobs Ontario application will be unavailable from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

As part of the program updates announced on August 20, 2025, the ministry has updated a series of operational forms and tools to allow applicants to apply to the program based on the updated guidelines. The following forms have been updated: Applica

Today, the government announced measures that will help support workers impacted by U.S. tariffs. This includes changes to the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) program to help eligible job seekers, including those facing challenges finding a stable job like

Due to system maintenance, the Better Jobs Ontario application will be unavailable from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

Due to system maintenance, the Better Jobs Ontario application will be unavailable from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has launched a new document called the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) Application Recommendation and Checklist (ARC) form. The ARC standardizes the BJO application process and reduces th

Due to system maintenance, the Better Jobs Ontario application will be unavailable from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday June 19, 2025.

The Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) Client Skills Training Institution Research Tool has been updated, in collaboration with the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence, and Security. This tool provides BJO applicants and service providers

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding 2025-2026 Employment Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements.