Region of Waterloo, Community Services Department

Integrated Employment Services


Description
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
  • assessment of skills, interests and abilities
  • 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
  • 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
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.

Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Francophone individuals, immigrants / newcomers, youth and businesses.

Better Jobs Ontario
  • laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
  • individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Application Process
Call for more information
Office
519-883-2101
TTY
519-575-4608
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Contact
Robert Milmine, Supervisor, Employment Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-588-4367
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
January 4, 2024
Address
20 Weber St E
Kitchener, ON, N2H 1C3
Cross street: Queen St N and Weber St E
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Waterloo Region