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

Name: Jennifer Rajasekar

Project Manager

Phone: 647-296-0161
Email: jrajasekar@tno-toronto.org

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

Program Coordinator

Daniel is the Program Coordinator for the East/West division 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

Elena Sotelo

Outreach & Service Delivery Worker

Elena completes outreach visits and service delivery to temporary foreign workers in the southeast/southwest region of Ontario.

Languages: English and Spanish.

esotelo@tno-toronto.org

416-524-1988

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

Coming Soon

Project Administrator

The provincial administrator for the WSS program. This role supports the delivery and administration of the program across Ontario.

Languages: English and Spanish.

comingsoon@tno-toronto.org

1-647-222-4430

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