Halton. Employment Halton

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: OAK4591
Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-825-6000 ext 2777 or call 3-1-1
Toll Free Phone 1-866-442-5866
After Hours Phone 3-1-1
TTY Phone 905-827-9833
Fax 905-465-9927
E-Mail ieservices@halton.ca
Website www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Employment-Halton
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Karen Szonok, Manager
Alternate Contact Valarie Wilson, Supervisor

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Regional organization that offers a free of programs and services to help individuals search for a job or train for a new career

Legal Status (20) Regional Government
Funding Provincial

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

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

  • available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

 

Hours
  • Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Ongoing employer guest speakers / hiring events at locations throughout the Region
  • visit the website or call for more information
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better Jobs Ontario
  • laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
  • individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of persons on social assistance, students and youth
Application
  • Call for information
  • for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Employment Halton
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
 
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Intersection Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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