The Ministry will update the following public-facing guidelines and operational forms, on August 20th, 2025, to include both tariff and maintenance changes: Program Guidelines Application for Financial Assistance Form (PDF) and Information Sheet (89-1889E and 89-1889F) Application Recommendation and Checklist (ARC) Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Tool (in EOIS-CaMS) Feepayer Application and Email Attestation The above… Continue reading What forms and tools have been updated as a result of the tariff and maintenance changes and when will they be posted?
Topic: Better Jobs Ontario Tariff/Maintenance Changes
Are TEER 1 occupations listed in Fast Track still eligible for Better Jobs Ontario?
No, the TEER 1 occupations outlined in the Fast Track Addendum are no longer eligible for Better Jobs Ontario. Skills training may only be for NOC 2021 Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 2, 3 or 4.
Have updates been made to the Fast Track Stream Addendum or Manufacturing Initiative?
Yes, the Fast Track stream and Manufacturing Initiative have been eliminated from BJO to streamline the program. Individuals will instead be fast tracked through the Eligibility and Suitability Tool.
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?
How should service providers and ministry staff confirm whether a regulated program is accredited?
Service providers and ministry staff will be required to confirm that the Career College Search Service site does not indicate that the training is undergoing external program accreditation or approval with the word ‘pending’ in their title. Such training would not be approved for funding under Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) until full accreditation or approval… Continue reading How should service providers and ministry staff confirm whether a regulated program is accredited?
If an entry-to-practice exam is required to work in a chosen occupation, must the program be accredited or approved by the external professional body in order to qualify for Better Jobs Ontario support?
Career colleges that offer training for work in a regulated occupation, for which a license or registration with a professional body is required to practice, must be approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges under the Policy Directive for career college programs that require regulator approval or accreditation. This policy requires career colleges to make… Continue reading If an entry-to-practice exam is required to work in a chosen occupation, must the program be accredited or approved by the external professional body in order to qualify for Better Jobs Ontario support?
What updates have been made to other eligibility criteria?
The following notes were added to the description of eligibility: Sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.6 should be reviewed in their entirety when considering someone’s eligibility for Better Jobs Ontario (BJO). Decisions about eligibility will be made according to the person’s most recent attachment to the labour market. Additionally, only those who have quit their job less… Continue reading What updates have been made to other eligibility criteria?