Employers
Employer coalition
Join more than 40 employers breaking employment barriers for youth and equity-deserving people in Canada.
Employer coalition
Join more than 40 employers breaking employment barriers for youth and equity-deserving people in Canada.
How we deliver quality candidates to your organization
Your organization is committed to hiring more youth and equity-deserving people.
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You need them to tackle important jobs today and to help meet the challenges of tomorrow. You’ll gain from their energy, ambition, ideas and diverse perspectives.
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Our coalition of leading Canadian employers is connecting with youth and equity-deserving people who are ready to work hard and learn new skills. They just need us to remove the barriers between them and their future.
Becoming a member
Whether they are working full- or part-time, in or out of school, or still searching, they can sign up via our member portal for free.
Finding the right match
Our expert team will connect directly with each member, assisting them in matching their skills and experience with available jobs from our list of top Canadian employers.
Interviewing and getting job-ready
MyStartr hosts in-person and virtual hiring events to allow your recruitment team to meet face-to-face with our members. We take care of all of the details and provide personal coaching to ensure applicants are ready to work from day one.
Starting from day one and beyond
We continue to provide support from day one on the job through onboarding, training, initial evaluations and beyond, as they succeed and grow.
What being a coalition partner means
When you become a MyStartr employer partner, you’ll not only provide professional development for youth and equity-deserving people, you’ll also gain valuable insights to grow and improve your business. The following are just a few of the benefits that we provide to our employer coalition partners.
We are Canadian
No other employment initiative for youth or equity-deserving people has a national reach and operations.
We tailor our services to your needs
We can customize our hiring program to fit the priorities of your company, sector and specific markets.
We save your time and money
We identify and match youth and equity-deserving people that meet your business goals and recruitment needs.
We help boost retention
Handpicked applicants from our unique talent pipeline are rigorously prepared for your specific market and position requirements, helping to engage them with your brand over the long term and drive your business forward.
We share a common purpose
MyStartr employers represent a variety of business sectors and sizes, but we’re united by our core values and commitment to transforming lives—and to driving positive social and economic impact—by creating paths to opportunity.
Equity, diversity and inclusion training
Want to level up your organization’s human resource processes and create a more welcoming environment and work culture? Employers that are part of the MyStartr coalition receive access to free equity, diversity and inclusion training to help them with recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
The Business Case for Diversity
Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Diversity in Leadership
Unconscious Bias
Inclusive Human Resources
Diversity in the Value Chain
Employer spotlight
MyStartr is a strong and important partnership for Walmart Canada, as we believe that all youth deserve a chance for meaningful employment. At Walmart we are committed to hiring youth who face barriers to employment. We are especially pleased that over the past three years we have seen on average an improved retention rate with youth employees that come to us through MyStartr vs. other channels.
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Matthew Hale
Director of Talent Acquisition, Walmart
At Starbucks Canada, we are committed to finding innovative ways to be more inclusive in our hiring while addressing complex social issues like the barriers that lead to higher unemployment for some young people. Our partnership with MyStartr is fundamental to making a difference in the lives of youth by providing a fair opportunity to meaningful employment. We are proud to share we have seen remarkable results with youth flourishing in their careers at Starbucks. We have also benefited from learning and sharing with other employers in order to make a bigger difference together.
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Ross Anderson
Head, Social Impact, Public Policy & Sustainability, Starbucks Canada
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