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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA2489 | Last Modified: 05 Sep 2018 | Last Full Update: 07 May 2018 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-957-9675 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-685-1353 |
| Fax | 905-957-6073 |
| smithville@employmenthelp.org | |
| Website | www.employmenthelp.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Paul Robertson, Job Developer; Email: probertson@employmenthelp.org |
| Alternate Contact | Graham Schaefer, Manager of Operations; Email: gschaefer@employmenthelp.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Tizianna Villella, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-563-9675; Email: tvillella@employmenthelp.org |
| Primary Executive | Gary Bruce, Executive Director; Phone: 905-563-9675; Email: gbruce@employmenthelp.org |
| Alternate Executive | Heinz Probst, Board President |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | West Lincoln |
| Located In Community | Smithville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Catharines St and Industrial Park Rd |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 906 249 St Catharine St Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Comprehensive employment and job search services * assessment of skills, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training, work experience * help in maintaining employment * information and referral to other employment and community services
Youth Job Link – youth-focused career exploration and career management workshops * job search, readiness and matching assistance for year-round part-time or summer jobs Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers Services for employers -- help in 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 * assist with Job Fairs * assist with recruitment needs Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year *Also offers year round volunteer income tax services to low income individuals. Call for more information. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) and up
Self-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers
Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school Youth Job Link -- Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * Job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada Youth Job Connection -- Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing multiple barriers to employment Youth Job Connection Summer -- Ontario residents 15-18 years who intend to continue high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job placement * focus on those facing challenging life circumstances and at risk of experiencing poor transitions between education and work |
| Application | Call or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario |
| Languages | English - Reception, Website, Programs, Publications |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Youth Employment Programs |