• How can PAYE benefit you as an employer?
• How can you get involved?
• What types of jobs are needed?
• Who do I contact to get involved?

Every business in Toronto, large or small, has a stake in strengthening our neighbourhoods and improving our economy.

PAYE provides employers with an opportunity to play a significant role in helping to advance Toronto's youth living in disadvantaged communities. PAYE connects Toronto's youth with meaningful opportunities and connects you with motivated and skilled staff.

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HOW CAN PAYE BENEFIT YOU AS AN EMPLOYER?

Candidates will be pre-screened and matched to the specific needs of your company - at no cost.

Your company will receive a committed and motivated employee with the right skills and experience for the job.

Toronto is one of the world's most multicultural cities. Increase your business advantage by hiring qualified candidates from diverse local communities, and develop a workforce that better reflects your customer-base.

Economic prosperity for everyone leads to vibrant communities, which is good for the city and good for business.

Mayor David Miller recognizes the contributions of PAYE employers at the Toronto Board of Trade (February 2010). At left is Steve Diamond of DiamondCorp, Chair of PAYE, with Natasha Kassim of RBC Royal Bank.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

There are a number of ways for you to get involved as an employer:

Identify employment opportunities for young people. These can be full-time or part-time positions, an apprenticeship, or a paid internship. Whatever works best for you.

Interview candidates who have been pre-screened to meet your specific needs - Candidates who have been matched according to their skills, experience and interests.

Participate in one of our learning forums by

• sharing your expertise and knowledge about employer expectations and workplace culture
• preparing youth for the recruitment process (resume preparation and interview skills)

Provide mentoring support and guidance to selected youth. Partner with us to support youth make a successful transition to the workplace.

Raise awareness: talk about PAYE with the business people you know, and encourage other businesses to hire a young person.

Share your ideas with the PAYE partners. Bring your resources, technical skills and knowledge to help advance PAYE.

A special thank you to all the employers who participated in previous recruitment events.

WHAT TYPE OF JOBS ARE NEEDED?

We are looking for a range of jobs that offer skill development, learning, upgrading and training opportunities leading to career advancement. Full-time permanent opportunities and paid internships are preferred; however we are willing to work with you to support alternative employment opportunities.

Please note that wage levels and benefits should be market rate and commensurate to the position.

WHO DO I CONTACT TO GET INVOLVED?

Send us a message through this website, or contact:

Contact:

Bryan Dale
Supervisor, Direct Program
City of Toronto
(416) 397-JOBS (5627)