Welcome to The Agency
How does The Agency work? The Agency serves local companies and businesses in need of workers. Our job is to find the right people, with the skills and experiences to meet the needs of our customers. Businesses contact The Agency for assistance in filling vacant positions. The Agency has a pool of people that are looking for work and we use this data base to match the individual to the job opportunity. These positions can be temporary or permanent, part-time or full-time. Often temporary work through The Agency can lead to full-time, permanent work. There is no cost whatsoever to work through The Agency. The Agency generates income by charging the business requiring the worker a fee for the service. The worker’s wage is set by the client company and Agency employees are paid accordingly. The only wage deductions made on an employee’s paycheque are those required by law; Income tax, CPP and EI. An individual scheduled to work through The Agency is an employee of The Agency and is, therefore, on the payroll of The Agency. The Agency provides T4’s at year-end and Records of Employment. Before you begin work:
Before you begin work through The Agency, there are a few things we will need from you:
A signed copy of the Agency Employee Agreement. A Completed TD1 form—a government form required for income tax purposes. It must include your date of birth and social insurance number
Your bank information in the form of a blank cheque or direct deposit form from you bank. Emergency contact information. Current contact information. Two references and your permission to call them. Health and Safety Training – provided by The Agency. Please keep us informed of any changes to your information. Your resume may be shared with our client companies
