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.

Watton Boardroom
The Accessible Icon Project

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

WHITBY OFFICE

By appointment

Please call 905.665.0057

 

Watton Employment Cobourg Location
  • 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)