Employment Services
Employer Benefits
Job postings posted on our Website, Social Media, and Job Boards
Resumes pre-screened based on your requirements
Collection and distribution of applications and resumes
Job fairs
Employer-related information about:
What Employers Say
"The Job Developer staff respond quickly, are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Keep up the great service."
Dan V
| Talbot Electrical Contracting Ltd.
"The Job Developers were very helpful by providing assistance in streamlining us through the apprenticeship program. Great employer incentives. I will definitely look into hiring apprenticeships again."
Warren S
| Fixed Right Automotive Repair Centre
"Employment Services Elgin complements our recruiting process. It has been a great service in providing us with good choices and local talent that meets most of our staffing needs. The Job Developer staff respond quickly, are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Keep up the great service."
Ann A
| Arva Industries Inc.
Job Seeker Benefits
Through Employment Ontario's Employment Service program, we offer assistance to job seekers and work directly with employers who are looking to hire by helping them find and recruit suitable candidates. The program is funded by the government of Ontario and, therefore, provided to job seekers and employers for free.
Career Counselling
Employment Assessment
Transferable skills and soft skills training
Re-training needs assessment
Advice and mentorship, effective work habits
Support while re-entering the workplace
Direct links to employers
Access to funded programs
Job Search
Job Search Plan
Second Career
Employment Services
Resumes and Cover Letters
Networking and Interviews
Apprenticeship Assistance
Job Creation Partnership
Youth / Student Employment Programs
Workshops Calendar
Research & Information Centre
Job Postings
Scanning
Computers / Internet Access
Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier
Labour Market Research
Career Exploration Tools
Employment-Related Resources
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Employment Services Elgin is here to help you apply for a Canada-Ontario Job Grant to train your workers and help connect you to workers. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant gives business funding to help train workers. No one knows better than you what skills your team needs to succeed. So, you choose the workers and the training.
How much funding can I get?
The Grant will fund, on average, five-sixths of a worker's eligible training costs, to a maximum of $10,000. Eligible training costs include tuition and fees, textbooks and materials. You can contribute the remaining costs, and employ the worker you train.
Is my business eligible?
Individual businesses and buisiness organizations can apply. Broader public sector organizations of Canada-Ontario Job Grant service providers aren't eligible. Also, you can't apply if you're already receiving government funding to train the same worker.
Who provides the training?
You can select any appropriate training offered by eligible third-party trainers.
What are the requirements? Your business must:
Contribute at least one-third of training costs
Employ the worker you plan to train
Be licensed to operate in Ontario
Have insurance and comply with labour and human rights legislation
Who can get training? Workers must:
Have an employer to sponsor them
Be a resident of Ontario
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
Not be already taking full-time education or training
Why should I train my workers?
Training can improve business performance. profit, and staff morale. The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum tells us that, on average, a $1 investment in training returns a benefit to the employer of $1.38. If you want to give your business the benefits of workplace training, this grant is for you!
Interested in this program as an employer?
Follow the link below to the Ontario Ministry of Labour website, and fill out their application to get started.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Employment Services Elgin can answer all your questions about apprenticeships. Call and talk to our experienced Job Developers.
Apprenticeship information for employers.
Post your job and pre-screen clients looking for apprenticeships.
Assistance with Job Descriptions, Wage Ranges, Labour Market Information.
Employers may be eligible for a signing bonus if they are willing to hire a new apprentice.
Training subsidies for employers to hire an apprentice.
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Through Employment Ontario's Employment Service program, we offer assistance to job seekers and work directly with employers who are looking to hire by helping them find and recruit suitable candidates. The program is funded by the government of Ontario and, therefore, provided to job seekers and employers for free.
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