Employment Services
Each of these centres has a team of dedicated employees who can help you with resumes, job searching, connecting with local employers, and preparing for interviews. You can also find free access to tools like computers, internet, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines to help you secure a job.
Employment and Skills Development services for people with disabilities and/or barriers. Work with clients who need varying levels of assistance developing skills and accessing employment opportunities and/or post-employment supports. Work with employers who have hiring needs, including screening, matching, and on-boarding to help save money and resources in training and accommodation recommendations.
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills, interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation. Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience and help in maintaining employment. Information and referral to other employment and community services
Youth Job Connection — paid pre-employment training, job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers, mentorship plus education and work transitions supports. Contact Dominique McKee to learn more 226-929-3759 or EMAIL
Youth Job Connection Summer — summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Better Jobs Ontario — skills training and financial support for laid-off workers. Eligibility and suitability must be assessed for application submission
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
Some Service Canada locations offer job search support including computer and internet access, employment counselling, job search techniques, youth program information, resume and interview assistance
Youth Employment Strategy (YES) is a Government of Canada initiative involving eleven federal departments and agencies. Service Canada offers three program streams:
* Canada Summer Jobs, an initiative of Summer Work Experience – provides wage subsidies to employers to create summer employment for secondary and post-secondary students
* Skills Link – provides funding for employers and organizations to help youth facing barriers to employment develop skills, education and knowledge needed to participate in the labour market
* Career Focus – provides funding for employers and organizations to help youth make informed career decisions, get work experience or further their education
For additional youth employment opportunities:
* Click here for other federal student employment programs
* For local employment listings and information on training and careers visit www.jobbank.gc.ca
COVID19 – open by appointment – phone or video call.
Services available:
- job development and job support for persons with employment barriers
- provides resources to help people obtain and maintain employment
- assist people with disabilities, mature workers, students
- access to computers, internet, fax, phone and photocopier
COVID19 – Open by appointment – phone or video call.
Employment facilitators provide:
- comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Youth Job Connection:
- paid pre-employment training
- job matching. Paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- 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
- 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
Youth Job Connection Summer:
Better Jobs Ontario:
Services for employers:
Canada-Ontario Job Grant:
COVID19 – open by appointment – phone or video call.
Services available:
- comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
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
Better Jobs Ontario:
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
COVID19 – open by appointment – phone or video call.
Services available:
- comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- 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
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
Comprehensive employment and job search services * assessment of skills, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training, work experience * help in maintaining employment * information and referral to other employment and community services
Second Career Program — skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
For employers:
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
Office open to the public for employment, ESL, skills upgrading and high school credit programs.Offering in-person and remote appointments.
Comprehensive employment and job search services:
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
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 that is available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Reach for Success program available online to supports youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops and Virtual Employment Counselling Support. Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, a 8 week Paid Work Placement with a $750 Bonus for Individuals who complete all components of the program
Contact Kim Postma EMAIL with any questions
Youth Job Connection – program available online to support youth ages 15-29 who are currently unemployed and not in full time education gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 60 hours of paid online job readiness workshops, virtual employment counselling support, opportunity to access supports to purchase items and training needed for employment, and a paid work placement. EMAIL for details.
Youth Job Connection Summer — summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Better Jobs Ontario – skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
All CEL offices are open and continue to offer in-person or remote services. Please contact the CEL site nearest you.
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence
Office is open for in-person appointments and on-line serves available. Evening appointment available. Please contact 519-357-4995 for assistance.
Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, with a focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences.
Offers a wide variety of Independent Study courses that may be applied to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Offer over 75 courses in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the new curriculum. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and location with the study flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year
Also offers English as a Second Language Classes and Skills Upgrading.
All office are open. Offering in person and remote services. Classrooms open for in-person and on-line services. Evening appointments are available. Please contact 519-440-7608 for assistance.
Courses are designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma. Focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
Offers a wide variety of Independent Study courses that may be applied to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Offer over 75 courses in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the new curriculum. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and location with the study flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year
Also offers computer classes, English as a Second Language Classes and interest courses. The Centre offers 3 ways to take courses; instructor lead, computer-based and correspondence self-study.
English as a Second Language Classes for adult newcomers to Canada (ages 18+).
Classes are offered virtually and in-person at some locations. Morning, afternoon and evening classes available.
Classes cover English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and prepare newcomers to live and to work in Canada.
Free for those who meet the eligibility requirements.
Centres in Wingham, Exeter, Seaforth, Clinton, Goderich, Listowel and Stratford.
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence
Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma. Focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences.
Offers a wide variety of Independent correspondence self study Study courses which may be applied towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Offer over 75 courses in grade 9, 10, 11, and 12. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and location with the study flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year
In-person and remote services are being offered at all CEL sites.
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence
COVID-19 Offices offering in-person and remote appointments. During Government issued COVID19 lockdowns all services offered remotely or by appointment. Please contact your local Centre for Employment and Learning or 519-441-0925 for assistance.
Free classes are offered for all levels from beginners to those wishing to improve their English for work, school or community use. Appropriate for new Canadians or individuals with a different first language
ESL Webpage: HERE
Centres in Wingham, Exeter, Seaforth, Clinton, Goderich, Listowel and Stratford.
Site open for in-person appointments and on-line serves available. Please contact 519-271-4896 for assistance.
Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma. Focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
Offers a wide variety of Independent Study courses that may be applied towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Offer over 75 courses in grade 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the new curriculum. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and location with the study flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year
Also offers English as a Second Language Classes.
Offering remote and in-person services. Please contact 519-357-4995 for assistance.
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills, interests, and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation. Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment, and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience. 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
Services for employers — help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers’ skills, capabilities, interests and experience and 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.
Reach for Success program is available online to support youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full-time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. The program includes 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, an Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, and an 8-week Paid Work Placement, $750 Bonus for Individuals who complete all components of the program.
Youth Job Connection – program available online to support youth ages 15-29, who are currently unemployed and not in full-time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. The program includes 60 hours of paid online job readiness workshops, virtual employment counseling support, the opportunity to access support to purchase items and training needed for employment, and a paid work placement. EMAIL for details
Youth Job Connection Summer — summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services * help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence * support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them * academic upgrading services help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship) * self-study credits for completion of high school diploma
Direct line call or text 519-440-7608
All CEL offices are open and continue to offer in-person and remote services. Please call the centre nearest you.
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills, interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation. Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience. 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
Services for employers — help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers’ skills, capabilities, interests and experience and 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
Visiting offices located in: Exeter, Seaforth, Clinton and Wingham
Reach for Success program available to support youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, a 8 week Paid Work Placement, $750 Bonus for Individuals who complete all components of the program
Contact Kim Postma EMAIL with any questions
Youth Job Connection – program available online to supports youth ages 15-29, who are currently unemployed and not in full time education gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 60 hours of paid online job readiness workshops, virtual employment counselling support, opportunity to access supports to purchase items and training needed for employment, and a paid work placement. EMAIL for details
Youth Job Connection Summer — summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
COVID19 Office offers in person and remote appointments however during Government-issued Covid 19 lockdowns all services offered remotely or by appointment.
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills, interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation. Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience. Help in maintaining employment. Information and referral to other employment and community services
Youth Job Connection – this program supports youth ages 15-29, who are currently unemployed and not in full time education gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 60 hours of paid online job readiness workshops, virtual employment counselling support, opportunity to access supports to purchase items and training needed for employment, and a paid work placement.
Youth Job Connection Summer — summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Direct line call or text 519-441-0925
All offices are open to the public. Services are being offered In person and remotely. Call to make an appointment or drop in.
Comprehensive employment and job search services. Assessment of skills, interests and experience. Job search strategies, including resume preparation. Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience. 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
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.
Reach for Success program supports youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full-time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. The program includes 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, an Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, a 8 week Paid Work Placement, $750 Bonus for Individuals who complete all components of the program
Contact Kim Postma EMAIL with any questions
Youth Job Connection – program available online to supports youth ages 15-29, who are currently unemployed and not in full time education gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. The program includes 60 hours of paid online job readiness workshops, virtual employment counselling support, opportunity to access supports to purchase items and training needed for employment, and a paid work placement.
Youth Job Connection Summer — summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Lots of programming for Mind-Body-Spirit HERE
Community based recreation programs for adults, children and families, fitness programs, indoor swimming pool and lessons, volunteers
Click here to view program schedules for fitness and wellness programs, youth programs and camps.