Job Centre (The)

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: OAK0022
Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-842-8787
Toll Free Phone 1-800-350-8361
Fax 905-337-3120
E-Mail dawn@thejob-centre.ca
Website wwww.thejob-centre.ca
Social Media LinkedIn LinkedIn
Primary Contact Dawn Braddock, Director

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

  • assessment of skills, interests and experience  
  • job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
  • information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities 
  • help in maintaining employment
  • information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- Skills training and financial support for laid off workers 

  • training program must demonstrate good job prospects 
  • financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience 

  • matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
  • support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Hours

Hours not specified

Areas Served Guelph ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Waterloo Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) - 65 year(s) 
 
Persons with disabilities or barriers to employment, of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada. 
 
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, on social assistance, students and youth
Application
  • Call for information
  • Additional office and meeting space available by appointment in all cities of service including: Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, Cambridge, Guelph, and Kitchener/Waterloo
Languages English ; American Sign Language (ASL) - interpretive services
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Disabilities Employment Program Resources ; Disabilities Employment Programs ; Employer Staffing Assistance ; Job Search Support / Training ; Summer Employment ; Youth Employment ; Youth Employment Programs
Service Categories Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; General Youth Employment Programs ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Welfare to Work Programs

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