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Does the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) Eligibility and Suitability Tool need to be completed for every BJO application?

As specified in the Application Recommendation and Checklist (ARC) form, every BJO application (except for Feepayers) must include a completed Better Jobs Ontario Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Tool from EOIS-CaMS. If the tool is not submitted, or submitted outside of EOIS-CaMS, the application must be sent back to the SP.

Will the Better Jobs Ontario Eligibility and Suitability Tool be updated with the changes in EOIS-CaMS?

Yes, the Better Jobs Ontario Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Tool (Matrix) will be updated in EOIS-CaMS on August 20th to reflect the changes for service providers to complete and submit as part of Better Jobs Ontario application packages.

Have changes been made to the baseline suitability score?

No. The baseline Better Jobs Ontario suitability score continues to be 16. Individuals who meet or exceed the baseline score will be considered suitable for the Better Jobs Ontario program. Individuals who do not meet the baseline score of 16 may only be considered for Better Jobs Ontario in exceptional circumstances and/or may be redirected… Continue reading Have changes been made to the baseline suitability score?

What changes have been made to the suitability criteria?

If someone is planning to pursue training that will lead to work with “good” or “very good” employment prospects (3-year career outlooks) as identified on the Ontario Labour Market Information website, they will automatically receive the highest possible score in the following sections: Active Job Search, Duration of Unemployment and Work History. This means that… Continue reading What changes have been made to the suitability criteria?