Employment Ontario -
Service System Manager
WCG is excited to be an integral part of Integrated Employment Services in Ontario as a Service System Manager (SSM). As the SSM for the Peel, York, Ottawa and Toronto catchment areas, we work closely with local Service Providers and community partners in their regions to create innovative approaches that assist people to gain job-related skills, find meaningful employment and keep on working.
What are Integrated Employment Services?
Integrated Employment Services combines employment services for social assistance clients with other government employment services under Employment Ontario.
Strategic Priorities
Integrated Employment Services support priorities that include:
- Providing comprehensive employment services for sustainable employment.
- Ensuring employment services are responsive to local community needs.
- Increasing labour market attachment for individuals receiving income support.
- Aligning employment services with the skills training system.
- Establishing and maintaining a competitive, accountable, and sustainable employment services system.
What is WCG’s role as Service System Manager (SSM)?
As SSM, we focus on leading and supporting employment Service Providers to deliver the vision and strategic priorities for Integrated Employment Services in Ontario.
We ensure a robust mix of Service Providers are in place to deliver services to diverse communities, job seekers and employers. We are responsible for administering Service Provider funding and agreements, building capability, and enabling partner and employment services system success through a range of tools, resources, data, and technology.
What is a Service System Manager
WCG has created a locally responsive service planning and delivery model that focuses on sustainable employment for workers. We work collaboratively with service delivery organizations and other stakeholders to develop effective pathways to sustainable employment for anyone seeking employment, including those receiving Social Assistance, People with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Newcomers, Youth and Francophones.
Begin your journey
Employers are looking for the right workers with the right skills. We collaborate with local leadership and employers in each catchment region to deliver employment services that meets the region’s specific needs. Our responsive and community-based approach provides employers with candidates who have the skills, training and attitude needed to help local businesses succeed.
Looking to hire?
