- 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 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
- offers 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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups- Eligibility
- Individuals of legal working age 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 - Application Process
- Call for information
- Documents Required
- Call for information
- Office
- 1-888-319-7197 - Toll Free
- Web Site
- https://nw.employnext.ca/
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 1186 Memorial Ave
Unit 2
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5K5
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- October 19, 2025
- Location
- Thunder Bay
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Hours of Operation
- Online service available Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Service Area(s)
- Kenora District
- Rainy River District
- Thunder Bay District


