Services For Job Seekers
We CAN Help You!
Are you unemployed, under-employed or do you have barriers preventing you from employment? Has your place of employment recently down-sized or closed?
Employment Resources & Services
Employment Counselling
We offer one-to-one employment counselling with our qualified and friendly staff. Call Us Today to set up an appointment!
Workshops
We also offer a large number of workshops to help you find and keep the job. For a list of workshops and their descriptions and to find out what is going on this month, View Workshops.
Training Supports
Some clients may be eligible for training supports to help them gain the skills to increase their ability to find and keep employment. Samples of training supports could include access to completing SmartServe, CanSell, Food Safety Training, WHMIS, First Aid, Working at Heights and more!
Some services may have suitability requirements which will be assessed by your counsellor but some level of service is available to all clients who are eligible to work in Canada.
Employment Programs
PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
We provide vocational rehabilitation services to all persons with ability limitations. Our referrals come from the Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Service Canada and private insurance. You can also self-refer to our services by giving us a call.
Resource & Information Centre
COBOURG OFFICE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
PORT HOPE OFFICE
Monday: 10AM - 6PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2024
Hours at both locations will be Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
WHITBY OFFICE
By appointment
Please call 905.665.0057
- Job banks accessible through links on the desktops of computers
- Job postings posted in print and updated daily on our job board
- Education and training information
- Career planning resources
- Resources to help with resume, cover letter and interviews
- Apprenticeship information
- Labour market information
- Information for employers
- Community resources
- Access to a fax machine, copier, computers, internet and phones
- Scanning and printing services (10 page daily limit, for job search purposes only)
Helpful Job Resources & Links
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Where Do I Start?
From ability determination to learning true values which make you who you are, the following quizzes and information can help guide you in a direction which leads not only to a job but a fulfilling career.
- Essential Skills for Employment
- Career Cruising (Login info required, inquire within the Resource Centre)
- Am I the Entrepreneur Type?
- Do I Want To Be My Own Boss?
- Student Success Stories
- Job Seeker Quizzes
What's Out There?
Learn what's available in the local community and province wide. Find out future job trends, labour market information and the education required for those positions.
- Local Labour Market Information
- Career Cruising (Login info required, inquire within the Resource Centre)
- Eye On the Labour Market
- Trades/Apprenticeship Information
- Labour Market Facts
- Trends in Employment: Ontario Job Futures
- University, College or Apprenticeship Training
How to Get the Job
Here at WES we offer a variety of methods to help you search out the job you want and to maintain it once you get it. For extra support, here are a few links to help you along the way.
JOB SEEKERS
WE CAN HELP YOU SEARCH!
Are you unemployed, under-employed or do you have barriers preventing you from employment? Has your place of employment recently down-sized or closed?
EMPLOYERS
WE CAN WORK WITH YOU!
Looking to hire new employees? Our job developers can help you find the right people for the job. We Can Work With You! Our services are funded by the government and offered at no cost.
