| What is Goodwill?
Goodwill is a registered charity whose mission is to provide work opportunities and skills development to people facing barriers to employment. For more than 70 years, Goodwill has worked to create jobs and skills training programs for those who are too often excluded from economic and social activity. Our philosophy has always been that most individuals can work given the right amount and type of support.
Where are the Goodwill jobs located?
Goodwill Toronto employs over 750 people throughout many locations in Greater Toronto and Central and Eastern Ontario. This includes regular staff and Goodwill REACH™ employees, at work in our various non-profit enterprises: Community Retail Stores, Warehousing/Material Handling, Environmental (Janitorial) Services and Creative Services. For a list of Goodwill locations, click here to find a store location nearest you.
What is Goodwill REACH™ ?
Goodwill REACH™ stands for Real Employment to Achieve Community Health. It is a state-of-the-art employment initiative, which offers paid employment at Goodwill enterprises for people who cannot access jobs in our communities. Through paid Goodwill REACH™ Employment, those who are so often excluded from working life, now have a chance to experience the “power of work” and develop the skills to create a sustainable future.
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What kind of job can I find at Goodwill?
Goodwill has plenty of jobs - from retail assistant managers and collection attendants to administrative assistants - there are many opportunities for people facing employment barriers or for those seeking that crucial “first job.” We offer REACH™ and regular employment through our various operations: Customer Service/Retail; Environmental (Janitorial) Services; and Warehousing, Production & Secondary Processing. Click here to search a list of available jobs.
Why work at Goodwill?
We at Goodwill understand how hard it can be to find decent work. We’ve seen so many people excluded from the workplace because they lack marketable skills, have little education or face personal issues that interfere with work. However, we believe every individual has a right to meaningful employment no matter what barriers he or she may face. We offer a progressive, hands-on learning environment where the goal is to provide the experience and ongoing support that would be useful in a future job, enabling individuals to move on and find positions in the labour marketplace outside of Goodwill.
What experience do I need to work at Goodwill?
You don’t need any specific experience to work at Goodwill. We offer what few other organizations do - an opportunity to get that all-important “first job”.
How do I apply for a job at Goodwill?
There are three easy ways to apply for a job with Goodwill.
1. Search online for all available job postings and apply online.
2. Stop into any Goodwill retail store and ask for an employment application.
3. Mail or fax your cover letter and resume to Human Resources. Click here to learn how to apply.
How do I qualify for Goodwill REACH™ Employment?
Most candidates are referred to Goodwill through outreach and recruitment. All candidates can contact Goodwill at 416-362-4711 to schedule a screening appointment. Screening for Goodwill REACH™ begins with an initial telephone screen, followed by a job interview.
Eligibility criteria includes:
- Facing barriers to employment (ie: no work experience)
- Willing and able to work variable shifts (days, evenings and weekends)
- Agree to actively participate in the unpaid Life Skills Training, in conjunction with the paid work, to address identified barriers to employment.
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The in-depth assessment of each candidate becomes part of the creation of a customized, holistic approach or strategy which will be used to address specific employment barriers and may include such items as: Basic Life skills, English as a Second Language, Parenting Classes, and High School Equivalency Classes.
The job interview involves the Site Manager of the location where they are applying for Goodwill REACH™. Following the screening process, suitable candidates must have a medical examination completed by a physician to ensure they can perform the essential duties of the job. Upon medical clearance, a 6-12 month Goodwill REACH™ contract is offered.
What happens when my one-year Goodwill REACH™ position is over?
Throughout the year, Goodwill REACH™ Employees are assessed to determine their readiness for community employment. Using a collaborative approach with the community, job leads are developed and employees are matched to available positions. When a successful match has been made, permanent employment begins. Goodwill also provides post-placement services to increase the likelihood of job retention and long-term self-sufficiency. Support is provided on an as-needed basis through telephone, in-person and may include consultations with the current employer. These services are not time-limited; employees have access to Goodwill resources regardless of where they are in their career path. Again, the goal is to provide the support and experience to assist individuals to find - and keep - sustained employment in the future.
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