OUR SERVICES
How We Can Help You!
Employment Solutions offers regular Resume Writing workshops. See our Workshops & Events for dates and more information.
New! - Check out our Year in Review to learn more about what Employment Solutions accomplished in 2019.
Our Information Centre offers:
- information on all of the resources, programs and services available through us and available in your community
- access to e-mail and/or voice mail boxes, computers, the internet, fax and photocopy equipment to support your job search
- information on local, provincial and national labour markets, including job postings, occupational, regulatory and training requirements, emerging and declining sectors
- opportunities for individuals and employers to meet through workshops and job fairs
- outreach to the community by providing information and workshop sessions in other locations, such as schools, community centres, settlement organizations
- information on Employment Insurance-related programs
- information on apprenticeship in skilled trades
Our one-on-one job search service offers:
- exploration, identification and clarification of interests, abilities, skills, education and experience in relation to short and long term career and employment goals
- preparation of job search tools such as resumes and applications, interview and job search strategies, school and training records
- exploration of occupational and training requirements related to career and employment goals
- counselling and coaching in life skills that support successful employment
- support for disclosure of disabilities that may affect workplace participation
- support, mentoring and coaching during the job search process
- supported referral and access to other services including, but not limited to education and training
Our Job matching, placement and incentives offers:
- help in matching your skills and interests with work opportunities
- negotiating and developing opportunities with employers on your behalf
- on-the-job training
- placement support in identifying and resolving workplace issues that may affect your success, and
- if necessary, financial support to help accommodate barriers to employment (some criteria for access applies)
Our Employer Services area offers:
- assistance with recruitment and hiring of qualified applicants
- support with training and coaching of new employees
- financial support to assist with training needs of workers
- information and referrals for various government grants and internships
- information regarding employment and workplace safety standards for employers
