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Job Seekers

Each member of our staff goes above and beyond to ensure we can find you a job. We do not only find you a job that fits your skills, but one where you can reach your full potential.

We conduct regular site visits to our company clients in order to ensure the health and safety of our associates as well as get to know the supervisors, managers and location of each company. We do this so we can provide you with all of the details required to make sure you know everything about the job you are going into.

Our team will also guide you about your prospects and will receive training on the do’s and don’ts of the impending interview. We will showcase your talents and recommend you to the company managers if your resume matches with their needs. The marketing is truly invaluable and you are sure to land a job before long. We can also help you to write a detailed resume so that your skills and expertise are emphasized, giving you an opportunity of being interviewed by the human resources managers.

We will also help you with your gaps in your qualifications and skill sets. We can guide you to which training courses that you should take so that your resume stands out convincingly. You may also be able to negotiate a higher salary package for yourself once you upgrade your skills.

Job Seeker FAQ

How Do We Match A Candidate To A Job?

During the personal interview with one of our team members, the candidate will be asked about their experience, skills, preferences, transportation method, and availability. This information will be documented into their personal file in our database.

When a client company contacts A1 Staffing Solutions to request additional staff for their jobsite, we will ask the client company about the skills, experience and shift availability required. Once we are satisfied that we have all the pertinent info, we will run a search of our database for a list of candidates who match all of these criteria. We will call them and present the work opportunity to them. We always start with the applicants who have most recently called in available for work.

Applicants are free to accept or decline the work that has been chosen for them.

This is a very thorough process in order to result in a more appropriate match between employees and worksites. An applicant is never sent to work that we have not fully interviewed and orientated through our procedures and processes.

Is A1 Staffing Solutions Compliant With the Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan?

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“the AODA”) is a Provincial Act with the purpose of developing, implementing and mandating accessibility standards in order to achieve accessibility for persons with disabilities, with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises.

A1 Staffing Solutions is compliant with these requirements.

How Do I Get Considered For Jobs Through A1 Staffing Solutions?

You must register with us. This process involves completing your employee record, having an interview with a staffing coordinator so we have an accurate assessment of your availability and preferences. Then there will be a brief orientation.

We will require the names and phone numbers of two work related references if possible and proof of eligibility to work in Canada.

What Are The Advantages Of Working Through A1 Staffing Solutions Service?

For the person looking for occasional work, registering with us lets you have more options and gives you control over your work schedule. Temporary work is also an excellent approach to get to know a company or type of work while earning money.

For the person looking for the long term position where they can advance their career, we can also help you! Each member of our team goes above and beyond to ensure we can find you a job that not only fits your skills, but a position where you can reach your full potential of career advancement.

How Do I Get Paid and How Much?

A1 Staffing Solutions pays weekly. A1 Staffing Solutions payroll company will process all government remittances (CPP, EI, Income Tax), and provide paystubs, T4’s and Record of Employment forms.

Our service to our Job Seekers is free!

We do not deduct any money from an applicant’s cheque for our profit. There is no service fee, registration fee, placement fee, cheque fee, or administration fee. The pay rate offered is what will be paid to them on their pay cheque.

Pay rates for jobs will depend on which client company you work at, type of shift, what transportation method is required, and what experience is needed. The pay rate is calculated based on all those factors.

Why Use A Staffing Company Like A1 Staffing Solutions To Find Work?

There are a variety of useful tools available to job-seekers today. One of the most efficient tools is a staffing agency. Our purpose is to find jobs for potential applicants. Many of A1 Staffing Solutions candidates find their full time jobs through our job postings. We have contacts at a wide variety of local companies. So when you register with us you are, submitting your name for consideration at local companies who are already currently hiring. This method is fast and efficient networking tool for both the job-seeker and the employer.

For someone who is looking for occasional work, registering with a temporary agency like A1 Staffing Solutions allows you to have more options and gives you greater flexibility and control when it comes to your work schedule.

How Do I Know That A1 Staffing Solutions Will Find The Right Job For Me?

We work closely with all our corporate clients. We get to know their business and their corporate culture and match them with the right candidates. It comes down to getting to know expectations and matching them.

Company FAQ

How Can A1 Staffing Solutions Get The Additional Staff I Need?

Our first priority is to understand what is required for our candidates to be a successful match for your work assignment, and therefore help you meet your goals. A1 Staffing Solutions will assign a representative to manage your account with us. This person is your main point of contact on a daily basis. They will ask you a list of questions about the assigned job so your expectations can be met.

This representative will need to tour your worksite to insure that they understand the work environment and the job description. This representative will coordinate the recruiting, screening, interviewing and dispatching of any potential employees we may send to your worksite, so it is essential that they have a complete picture of what will be expected of our employees.

Lastly, a credit check is conducted, to confirm that your company is able to compensate ABL for the services we will provide.

If you work closely with your account representative, you will be more satisfied with your candidate. A1 Staffing Solutions wants to send you the best matches, not just the first people to accept the job offer.

The Costs of Hiring?

Whether you are hiring one permanent employee, or a team of temporary field staff for a spike in production, it is important to look closely at the real costs of hiring in terms of time, energy, and resources.

After placing an advertisement, you receive an abundance of resumes. After qualifying each candidate and calling to set up interviews, the field still needs to be narrowed down by further reference checks and verification of qualifications. And yet, after this significant commitment of time, energy, and resources, you may still not find a suitable candidate.

A1 Staffing Solutions will help you minimize your initial involvement by taking care of this arduous process for you. Therefore allowing you to concentrate on what is most important, your business. We will accelerate the recruitment process while eliminating the weaker candidates, therefore leaving only a strong pool of qualified candidates for you to interview. Our goal is to provide you with the right number of productive temporary employees, not just more temporary employees.

How does A1 Staffing Solutions Guarantee Quality Employees?

After each job placement A1 Staffing Solutions evaluates and rates candidates. This assures customer satisfaction.