Timmins, ON, P4N 8A4
- Needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 1H5
Provides support to assist newcomers to adapt to life in Canada and/or need help to integrate into our communities
Needs Assessment and Referrals
Acts as a springboard for newcomers wishing to access community and government services
- Assesses individual needs based on current priorities and personal and professional goals
- Establishes a settlement plan which serves as a starting point for referrals to resources, such as
- housing search
- job search
- registering children for school
- getting social insurance number (SIN), health card or other important documents
- learning one of Canada's official languages
- professional networking
- identifying cultural or sports club that meet individual interests
Information and Orientation
Provides information or a wide range of topics relating to their personal and professional objectives, which may include:
- understanding the workplace culture in Northern Ontario
- how to file a tax return
- becoming a Canadian citizen
- advantages of settling in Northeastern Ontario
Community Connections
Offers facilitation of introductions between new members of the community and local citizens to foster bonds of friendship and the creation of a support network for newcomers
- group activities
- community visits
- community-based mentoring
- job shadowing
Transportation support is available to service delivery points to help newcomers access the services they need to settle in
Hearst, ON, P0L 1N0
Provides support to assist newcomers to adapt to life in Canada and/or need help to integrate into our communities
Needs Assessment and Referrals
Acts as a springboard for newcomers wishing to access community and government services
- Assesses individual needs based on current priorities and personal and professional goals
- Establishes a settlement plan which serves as a starting point for referrals to resources, such as
- housing search
- job search
- registering children for school
- getting social insurance number (SIN), health card or other important documents
- learning one of Canada's official languages
- professional networking
- identifying cultural or sports club that meet individual interests
Information and Orientation
Provides information or a wide range of topics relating to their personal and professional objectives, which may include:
- understanding the workplace culture in Northern Ontario
- how to file a tax return
- becoming a Canadian citizen
- advantages of settling in Northeastern Ontario
Community Connections
Offers facilitation of introductions between new members of the community and local citizens to foster bonds of friendship and the creation of a support network for newcomers
- group activities
- community visits
- community-based mentoring
- job shadowing
Transportation support is available to service delivery points to help newcomers access the services they need to settle in
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1S8
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
- Offers support with finding housing and help with connecting to language classes (French as a Second Language or English as a Second Language)
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- Provides translation and revision
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Offers resource materials, job boards and labour market information
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 5N3
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
Services at this site are open to all client groups but have a special focus on Immigrants/Newcomers
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 5N3
- A comprehensive library of multilingual printed resources
- Information on housing, education, health care, employment and employment preparation skills
- Assistance in filling out government forms
- Referrals to community services
- A calendar of settlement events and workshop series
- Coffee Talk, an informal English conversation group
- Provides eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English and French language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3A 5P3
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents
- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
North Bay, ON, P1B 1A9
- Offers individualized action plans for each person/family
- Workplace Cultural Diversity training
- Development of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies
- Assistance with posting jobs, interviewing and hiring
- Support for employees on the job
- Access to long-term support and guidance
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 1Z5
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Machar, ON, P0A 1X0
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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 andexperience
- 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
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1T5
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 and opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 worker's 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
Huntsville, ON, P1H 1G3
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 and opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 worker's 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
South Bruce Peninsula, ON, N0H 2T0
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
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 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
Gravenhurst, ON, P1P 1J4
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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 andexperience
- 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
Midland, ON, L4R 3M8
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 and opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 worker's 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
Meaford, ON, N4L 1V6
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
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 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
Meaford, ON, N4L 1R6
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
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 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
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N7
Offers supports to newcomers to Grey County and Bruce County including:
- One-on-one support to answer questions and help find resources in the community
- Group information sessions; important settlement topics, life in Canada, and the local community
- LINC English Language Classes
- Community connections' activities to help make friends and engage in the local community
- Newcomer employment program offers help in finding and retaining employment
- Citizenship classes
- Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Staff will travel as needed to meet with clients in their own communities within Grey and Bruce Counties.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N7
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of client groups
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
- 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
Resource centres in Owen Sound and Hanover are equipped with computers, printers, internet, photocopier, fax and telephone.
Offices also located in Hanover, Durham, Dundalk Flesherton, Markdale, and Meaford; see separate records for details.
Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0
- 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
- 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
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Chippewas Of Saugeen First Nation, ON, N0H 2L0
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
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 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
Saugeen Shores, ON, N0H 2C1
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
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 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
Supports volunteer led English Conversation Circles, where participants practice English skills and meet other newcomers in their community (at various locations).
Core immigrant services include:
- settlement services
- employment services
- accreditation and qualification information assistance
- English language skills
- other supports to connect newcomers with local services
Services are also provided and supplied through mobile delivery.
Mobile Units are available upon request, contact for more information.
English language assessment done in partnership with Achēv Language Services.
Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
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 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
Barrie, ON, L4M 3X9
- employment related workshops
- job search assistance
- professional networking experience
- assistance to connect with a Mentor in their sector
- one professional networking session that is organized during week 5 in the evening
- Participants should have child care in place (do not provide on-site care) and appropriate work clothing to meet with employers
- may be able to provide assistance with transportation costs, please inquire if needed


