| 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 75 years, Goodwill has worked to create jobs 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 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 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 Goodwill
REACH™ Employment, those who are 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 offers a variety 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 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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