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Career Edge Organization

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Record #: MET4125 Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2021
Contact Information
Office Phone General Inquiry: 416-977-3343 ; Employer Inquiry: 416-977-3343 ext 234
Toll Free Phone 1-888-507-3343
Fax 416-977-4090
E-Mail info@careeredge.ca
Website www.careeredge.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareerEdgeOrg
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/CareerEdgeOrg
Primary Contact Aziz Smailagic, Director, Client Services
Agency Information
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Jeff Lazenby, Executive Director
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) No drop-in appointments available -- contact office by phone or email only



Paid internship programs in various industry sectors for up to 12 months
  • interns earn a monthly stipend and receive mentoring throughout their internship
  • connects employers with qualified talent and helps interns overcome barriers to employment
Programs focus on four candidate segments
  • new graduates
  • new graduates with self-declared disabilities
  • internationally qualified professionals recently immigrated to Canada
  • Canadian Armed Forces current and former personnel
  • offers work experience with a paid internship model that includes coaching/mentoring, on-the-job training, industry knowledge transfer, and networking
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Open to anyone legally able to work in Canada, including skilled newcomers with a minimum of 3 years international work experience in their field, and who have been in Canada less than 5 years and have completed an educational credential assessment that demonstrates Canadian Bachelor of Arts degree equivalency ; recent graduates of higher education, with or without self-declared disability ; Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reservists wishing to continue serving with their units while transitioning to local civilian workforce; Regular Forces personnel transitioning to civilian workforce; honourably discharged veterans with 3 or more years military service, with or without self-declared disability
Application No drop-in service -- contact by phone or email only ; register on website to view available internships and apply online
Languages English; Other - Website available in French and other languages
Fees None
Site Information
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
2323 Yonge St
Suite 500
Toronto, ON
Canada M4P 2C9
 
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Intersection Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; dedicated accessible washroom with all features
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading Disabilities Employment Program Resources ; Disabilities Employment Programs ; Work Experience
Service Categories Internship Programs ; Internship Programs ~ People With Disabilities ; Veteran Employment Programs

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