The Employment Agencies Act is designed to protect job applicants from unjust practices when they seek the assistance of agencies in finding work or in attempting to improve their present positions. See section 1 of the Act for legal definition. Provide a bond to ensure good conduct. References should be well known to the applicant and be willing to provide a written character reference when requested by the ministry. M7A 1T7 Types of Licences Class A Covers all types of placements.
Agency fee is paid by prospective employer only and there is no restriction to amount.
Class B Covers all types of placements except sitters and homemakers. Agency fee is paid by job applicant only and is based on the wage of the position obtained in accordance with the formula specified in section 12 of Regulation 320. Class C Covers the placement of sitters only. Agency fee is paid by job applicant only and is based on the wage of the position obtained in accordance with the formula specified in section 13 of Regulation 320. Completed Personnel Bond - Form 4.