• Employment
• Find a Job
• Employment Services

What employment services are available in my community?

Many communities offer free employment services to help you look for a job, plan your career or start your own business.

Assisted services include workshops, information sessions and one-on-one counselling on various topics, such as:

• Local labour market information
• Career planning and career counselling
• Retraining programs
• Job search techniques
• Interview skills and résumés
• Job matching and placement
• Job retention

You may need to register for workshops and set up an appointment with an employment counsellor.

You can also use self-service tools and resources at many locations:

• Computers to work on your résumé and cover letter
• Internet access to check job listings
• Daily newspapers and job postings
• Photocopiers, printers and fax machines
• Business directories
• Job search materials

Many community agencies can help you with your job search. To find help, go to Services Near Me and search for "employment services" in your area.

For More Information

• Employment Ontario - Find Services in Your Area - You can search for different kinds of employment services in Ontario. This search is operated by Employment Ontario.
• Employability Skills - Describes the critical skills that employers look for. Developed by the Conference Board of Canada.