Newcomer Information Bruce Grey

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

• Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household