Employment Support Services

Newcomers bring a wide variety of employment skills and experience to their search for employment in Canada; however many Newcomers are unfamiliar with Canadian job search practices. The Welcome Centres offer a wide range of supports to assist in developing the skills needed to find work including resume and cover letter preparation, use of research tools (Internet), interview readiness and explanation of – or in some cases experience with – workplace practices, and information about Canadian employers and the labour market.

Employment supports are delivered through one-to-one assistance or in a group setting in Job Search Workshops – whichever works best to meet the individual needs and employment goals for the client. Job Search Workshop Facilitators provide a safe environment in which clients are able to learn and develop the skills to successfully navigate the world of Job Search in Canada. Employment Settlement Specialists are available to provide one-to-one assistance including career exploration, Return to Work Action Plans and job search coaching, as well as referrals to other services if required, giving structure and momentum to the job search process.

A Resource Area at each Centre offers staff-supported access to computers, Internet connection, faxing, photocopying and telephones. A Job Board houses both employment opportunities and labour market information for clients to review. In the Resource Area clients will also find information specific to the cultures and activities in the community. This space often becomes a gathering place for clients to talk, network and share.

To find the Job Search Workshops program nearest to you, visit www.jswontario.org or call 1-800-813-2614.

For more information about Employment Support Services or the Job Search Workshops program at the Welcome Centres, call 1-877-761-1155 or send an email to info@welcomecentre.ca