Job description
While we thank you for your interest, BEFORE applying please read the following requirements for this Employment and Social Development Canada Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (Y.E.S.S.) program:
Not eligible if under a student or work visa
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Cannot be attending or returning to a current school program.
Candidates cannot have participated previously in government funded employment program
Candidates cannot have current employment
Must be in, or close to, Waterloo Region to participate in any hands on training required.
Are you between the ages of 15-30?
As a participant, you will learn important skills to help you succeed in today’s job market - all while earning a wage. Eligible candidates will receive 30 hours of comprehensive employment training per week, compensated at $17.60 per hour over 10 weeks starting July 20, 2026, developing skills such as Goal Setting, Developing a Dynamic Resume, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Self Awareness all while being paid for your time. You will then have an opportunity to test these skills in an Eco-friendly retail store where you will learn all aspects of running a store, customer service, receiving, marketing and branding, merchandising, cash handling, social media marketing and more! It’s a great opportunity! Eligible candidates will also earn a $150 completion bonus!
The program consists of some hours online so access to internet and a computer will be preferred, and the balance of the time in person at our retail store. All PPE will be provided for your safety.
If you answer yes to the following questions, you should apply today!
- Are you interested in securing full time employment or maybe you have considered returning to school (if you have been out of school for an extended period)?
- Are you serious about new job skills?
- Would you like to test these skills in a fun and friendly retail store and learn more about customer service, cash handling, receiving, stocking and social media marketing…all while being paid for your time?
- Are you eager and available to work 30 daytime hours per week (does include Saturday hours), compensated at $17.60 per hour for 10 weeks?
- Are you eligible to work in Canada and not on a student visa or work visa?
Argus is offering a job training program, which helps overcome barriers to employment and develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in order to participate in the current and future labour market.
If this awesome opportunity is for you, we have a position available starting week of July 20, 2026
In person interviews will take place the week of July 6 - 18, candidates will be contacted by phone immediately.
Argus Residence under the funding of E.S.D.C. Opportunities Fund, also runs a program called Bridges4Youth. Youth applying to the Y.E.S.S. program may be contacted by an employee of Argus Residence for consideration of the Bridges4Youth program.
Argus is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants to apply and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process.
- Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. If you require an accommodation through a different format, please contact LeeAnne King at (519) 590-8638 to make a request for an alternative. Only accommodation phone calls will be accepted Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Any questions regarding the position can be sent through indeed messaging. Thank you.
- These are current vacant positions
- AI is used within the Indeed program itself.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you currently attending school or returning to school in the new year?
Work Location: In person
