Record #: OAK4423
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-333-3499 ext 421
Toll Free Phone 1-888-315-5521 ext 421
Fax 905-845-5878
E-Mail employmentservices@centreforskills.ca
Website centreforskills.ca/employment-services
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Shobhna Tressler, Site Coordinator; Email: shobhna.tressler@centreforskills.ca

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 unemployed 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

Employment Services are also available in Milton and Burlington

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

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
  • Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of persons on social assistance, immigrants / newcomers, 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
465 Morden Rd, Unit 109
Oakville, ON L6K 3W6
 
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Intersection Dorval Dr and Speers Rd
Mailing Address 3350 South Service Rd 
Burlington, ON L7N 3M6
Physical Access Not Accessible

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