Worker Support Services (WSS)
Program Information
This new program provides support to temporary foreign workers in partnership with agencies across Ontario by:
- Helping migrant workers to access accurate information and available services and supports including health, legal, and social services in their communities.
- Increasing education and empowering migrant workers to exercise their rights while in Canada.
- Supporting increased social, civic engagement and participation of migrant workers in their communities.
This program seeks to build a Community of Practice among agencies assisting migrant workers in the program. The Worker Support Services (WSS) program is governed and supported by the WSS Steering Committee.
Who is Eligible?
Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) and employers of TFWs.
Contact Details
Services for Workers
TNO staff and partners provide comprehensive support to temporary foreign workers across Ontario. Learn more about our free and confidential services here.
Services for Employers
Employers can work directly with TNO and partners to support the wellbeing of temporary foreign workers in Ontario. Learn more about the services and supports employers can access here.
Our Team
Jennifer Rajasekar
Manager
Jennifer is the Manager of Social Support Services at TNO, and is primary point-person for the Worker Support Services program.
Languages: English and Tamil.
jrajasekar@tno-toronto.org
647-296-0161
Daniel Quesada
Provincial Coordinator
Daniel is the Provincial Coordinator of the Worker Support Services Program
Languages: English, Spanish, and French.
drebolledo@tno-toronto.org
416-475-2627
Gabriel Allahdua
Lead Outreach & Marketing
Gabriel leads all outreach and marketing initiatives related to the Worker Support Services program.
Languages: English and Patois.
gallahdua@tno-toronto.org
416-524-4162
Peter Ciallello
Support Counselor
Peter Ciallella is a Support Counsellor, provides direct one-on-one support to migrant workers in the Southwest Ontario.
Languages: English, Spanish and Italian
Esel Panlaqui
Program Coordinator
Esel is the Program Coordinator for the southeast/southwest division of the WSS program.
Languages: English and Tagalog.
epanlaqui@tno-toronto.org
1-647-391-1096
Juan Caicedo
Program Coordinator
Juan is the Program Coordinator for the East/West division of the Worker Support Services program.
Languages: English and Spanish.
1-647-527-4509
Lennox Scarlett
Outreach & Service Delivery Worker
Lennox Scarlett is the WSS outreach and delivery worker for the southeast/southwest region, primarily focusing on Brantford and surrounding areas.
Languages: English and Patois.
lscarlett@tno-toronto.org
1-416-524-1898
Eduardo Velez
Outreach & Service Delivery Worker
Eduardo is an Outreach and Service Delivery Worker, based out of Ottawa, Ontario, providing services to temporary foreign workers in the Eastern Ontario region.
Languages: English and Spanish.
evelez@tno-toronto.org
1-647-390-4931
Liliana Lara Higginson
Support Counsellorr
Based out of the Barrie, Liliana provides direct one-on-one support for migrant workers across the northeast region of Ontario.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Lhigginson@tno-toronto.org
Felena Pereira
Outreach and Service Delivery Worker
Felena is an outreach and service delivery worker primarily serving the Simcoe region in Ontario
Languages: English.
Irene Lopez
Outreach & Service Delivery Worker
Irene is an outreach and service delivery worker primarily serving the Durham region in Ontario.
Languages: English and Spanish.
ilopez@tno-toronto.org
Vilma Pagaduan
Support Counselor
Vilma provides direct one-on-one support to migrant workers in the southeast/southwest regions of Ontario.
Languages: English and Tagalog.
vpagaduan@tno-toronto.org
1-416-421-3054
Raezlle Lozano
Project Administrator
Raezlle is a Project Administrator, based out of the Simcoe, Ontario office location. She supports the Simcoe offices administrative needs.
Languages: English and Tagalog.
Cecilia Waldron
Support Counsellor
Cecilia provides direct one-on-one support to migrant workers in the southeast region of Ontario.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Viviana Gadea
Outreach & Service Delivery Worker
Viviana is an Outreach and Service Delivery Worker, based out of Ontario, providing services to temporary foreign workers in the Northeast Region.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Jitinder Sehgal
Outreach Worker
Jitender is an Outreach Worker, based out of Simcoe office in Ontario, providing services to temporary foreign workers in the Ontario region.
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Jamaican Patwa.
Resources
Our Partners
Office Locations
Location: Toronto, ON
Address: 1 Leaside Park Dr., Unit 7
Toronto, ON M4H-1R1
Contact Info
General Inquiries 416-467-0126
info@tno-toronto.org
Business Hours
Monday — Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday — 10am – 3pm
Sunday — Closed
Location: Simcoe, Ontario
Address: 150 West Street – Unit #101
Simcoe, ON N3Y 5C1
Contact Info
1-647-391-1096
epanlaqui@tno-toronto.org
Business Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday, 11am – 7pm
Thursday & Friday — 11am – 9pm
Saturday — 10am – 6pm
Sunday & Monday — Closed
Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Address: 1000 Simcoe Street North – Unit #4B (Entrance at Rear)- Oshawa, ON L1G 4W4
Contact Info
1-647-527-4509
jcaicedo@tno-toronto.org
Business Hours
Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday — Closed
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