Better Jobs Ontario

Updates

June 12, 2025

System Maintenance: Better Jobs Ontario Application

Due to system maintenance, the Better Jobs Ontario application will be unavailable from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Affected Programs:
Better Jobs Ontario
May 15, 2025

Memo | Resources

Better Jobs Ontario – Client Skills Training Institution Research Tool

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

Affected Programs:
Better Jobs Ontario
January 27, 2025

Memo

2025-2026 Employment Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements

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

Affected Programs:
Adjustment Advisory Program Better Jobs Ontario Canada-Ontario Job Grant Employment Service Local Boards Literacy and Basic Skills Ontario Job Creation Partnerships Ontario Labour Market Partnerships Skills Development Fund Training Stream Youth Job Connection Apprenticeship Capital Grant Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Training Delivery Agents
September 4, 2024

Memo

2024-2025 Monitoring of EO Transfer Payment Agreements

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding 2024-2025 Monitoring of EO Transfer Payment Agreements.

Affected Programs:
Adjustment Advisory Program Better Jobs Ontario Canada-Ontario Job Grant Employment Service Integrated Employment Services Local Boards Literacy and Basic Skills Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program Ontario Bridge Training Program Ontario Job Creation Partnerships Ontario Labour Market Partnerships Skills Development Fund Training Stream Youth Job Connection Apprenticeship Management
November 27, 2023

Memo

Support for Asylum Seekers

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding support for asylum seekers.

Affected Programs:
Adjustment Advisory Program Better Jobs Ontario Canada-Ontario Job Grant Employment Service Global Experience Ontario Integrated Employment Services Local Boards Literacy and Basic Skills Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program Ontario Bridge Training Program Ontario Employment Assistance Services Ontario Job Creation Partnerships Ontario Labour Market Partnerships Skills Development Fund Capital Stream Skills Development Fund Training Stream Supported Employment Youth Job Connection Apprenticeship Capital Grant Achievement Incentive Program Apprenticeship Management Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Training Delivery Agents

Affected Initiatives:
Ukrainian Newcomer Supports
August 11, 2023

Memo

Important Update Regarding the Canadian GED

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding important update regarding the Canadian GED.

Affected Programs:
Better Jobs Ontario Employment Service Literacy and Basic Skills Skills Development Fund Training Stream Apprenticeship Management
June 20, 2023

Memo

Better Jobs Ontario National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Update: Changes to Application Forms and Templates

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding Better Jobs Ontario National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Update: Changes to Application Forms and Templates.

Affected Programs:
Better Jobs Ontario
June 19, 2023

Memo

Better Jobs Ontario – Update of Program Guidelines and Addendum to National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding Better Jobs Ontario – Update of Program Guidelines and Addendum to National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.

Affected Programs:
Better Jobs Ontario
January 27, 2023

Memo

2023-2024 Employment Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding 2023-2024 Employment Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements.

Affected Programs:
Adjustment Advisory Program Better Jobs Ontario Canada-Ontario Job Grant Employment Service Integrated Employment Services Local Boards Literacy and Basic Skills Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program Ontario Bridge Training Program Ontario Employment Assistance Services Ontario Job Creation Partnerships Ontario Labour Market Partnerships Supported Employment Youth Job Connection Apprenticeship Management
January 19, 2023

Memo

Interim Guidance for Transitioning from NOC 2016 to NOC 2021

Please see the Related Information section of this announcement for details regarding Interim Guidance for Transitioning from NOC 2016 to NOC 2021.

Affected Programs:
Better Jobs Ontario