Jobs, Training and Skills Development - MPP Natalie Pierre 2026

Workers Rights

Know your rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Act by viewing this guide offered by the province of Ontario.
- View the Topics Covered by the ESA
- What employment Is not covered by the (ESA)?
Visit the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skill Development’s web portal and learn more about their programs, and mandate to protect workers.
The Office of the Worker Adviser educates, advises and represents non-unionized workers who have been injured at work or who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws.
- Contact the OWA
- Learn about workplace reprisals and why an employer cannot retaliate if you make a complaint under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- How do I File a Claim?

What is Collective Bargaining and how are collective agreements reached in Ontario?
How do you Resolve Grievances Through Mediation? Learn how to resolve grievances, in a unionized workplace, through the appointment of a grievance mediator from the Ministry.
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How are grievances Resolved Through Arbitration? Learn how to resolve grievances, in a unionized workplace, through the appointment of a grievance arbitrator.
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Workplace Safety

Learn about resources to help improve your Workplace Health and Safety.
- Notify the Ministry:
  - Report an incident or illness
  - File a Health & Safety Complaint
Learn about an employer’s obligations to Prevent Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment.
Learn about Occupational Health and Safety Compliance as well as initiatives taken in your sector.
- What are Workplace Inspections, and what powers do inspectors have in the workplace?
- Learn about Workplace Compliance Initiatives sponsored by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), provides wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work after a work-related injury or illness.
- Find a WSIB Form, from the organization from the repository
- What is the Appeal process for WSIB?
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides income support, benefits for health costs and other disability supports.
- Apply for ODSP
- Eligibility
- What are some Health and Disability benefits?

Employment Help

Employment Ontario helps job seekers, workers and employers with advice, grants and other services around public and private sector employment.
Are you under 30? The province has compiled a list of resources that will help you build skills, start a business or find work.

Ontario Works (OW) can help cover the essential costs of living or provide help finding and keeping a job.
- Eligibility
- Apply for OW

Skill Development & Training

What are Apprenticeships?
How do I start an Apprenticeship?
How do I Apply for an Apprenticeship?
Are you an Apprentice in need of help or advice? Resources are available to you during and after an apprenticeship at Employment Ontario or by contacting an Apprenticeship Office near you.
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity for secondary school students to obtain co-op education credits through work placements with a skilled trade.
Learn about what Provincial and Federal Financial Support is available to apprentices and find out if you qualify and how to apply.
What happens when you finish an Apprenticeship?
- After finishing an apprenticeship, you may qualify for a variety of government grants.