Pathways to Employment

Employment Services

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Integrated Employment Services - Job search assistance and employment counselling: pqchc.com/services/employmentservices 

YSB Employment Services - Job search assistance and employment counselling: ysb.ca/services/ysb-employment-services/

YMCA Employment Services - Job search assistance and employment counselling: ymcaottawa-eac.ca/ 

CERC Ottawa Employment Workshops - Webinars on a variety of topics around employment: cercottawa.ca/workshops-events/

City of Ottawa Employment Support - Assistance with the job search and application process: ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/employment-ontario

Causeway Employment Programs - Employment workshops and training programs: causewayworkcentre.org/employment-programs/

Youth Employment

City of Ottawa Summer Jobs - City of Ottawa job postings for youth will be available closer to the summer: jobs-emplois.ottawa.ca/city-jobs/go/Summer-Student-Recruitment/8664547/

Government of Ontario Summer Jobs - Summer jobs with the Government of Ontario will be available closer to the summer: ontario.ca/page/summer-jobs-students

Federal Student Work Employment Program - The Government of Canada hires secondary and post-secondary students throughout the year: canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/federal-student-work-program.html

Youth Job Bank - Search for jobs that are hiring youth, including for the summer jobs program: jobbank.gc.ca/youth

Job Market Research Tools

Canada Job Bank Trend Analysis - Search by job and location, see job statistics and current job postings: 

jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis/search-occupations

Canada Job Bank School to Work Transition Tool -  Search by trade, college, or university program types to see employment statistics: jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning/school-work-transition 

Canada Job Bank Career Planning Quiz - Learn more about what types of jobs may be right for you: jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning/quizzes

Ontario Labour Market - Ontario specific labour market analysis: ontario.ca/page/labour-market 

Secondary School Courses

OCSB Adult High School - Free e-learning courses: stnicholas.ocsb.ca/

OCSDB Adult High School - Free courses: GetYourDiplomainOttawa.com

OCSB Adult ESL - Free English language courses: conted.ocsb.ca/adults/adult-esl-english-as-a-second-language/

OCDSB Adult ESL - Free English language courses: ocdsb.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=55478&pageId=214016

Training Programs

Government of Ontario Skilled Trades - Information on skilled trades programs: ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades 

Government of Ontario Apprenticeship Programs - Information on apprenticeship programs: ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario

Finishing Trades of Ontario - Trade apprenticeship program: ftiontario.com/become-an-apprentice/

YMCA Pre-Apprenticeship Home Renovation Training Program - Training for home building trades that includes a paid apprenticeship

ymcaottawa.ca/employment-immigrant-services/pre-employment-skills-training-programs/pre-apprenticeship-home-renovation-training-program/

YMCA Power of Trades Program - 7 week program for newcomers to Canada to prepare for trade programs: ymcaottawa.ca/employment-immigrant-services/pre-employment-skills-training-programs/power-of-trades/ 

Ontario Job Creation Partnership - Provides opportunity for recent employment experience and skill building: ontario.ca/page/ontario-job-creation-partnerships

Post-Secondary Funding

Ontario Student Assistance Program - Loans and grants from the Government of Ontario: 

ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program

Ontario Better Jobs Program - Funding for job training programs for those who are unemployed, of low income, or receiving social assistance: ontario.ca/page/better-jobs-ontario

Micro-credential Program - Funding from the Government of Ontario for some courses: ontario.ca/page/micro-credentials-ontarios-postsecondary-schools