Service Canada, Barrie, Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

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Record #: BAR0852

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 25 Sep 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment

supports persons with disabilities in overcoming barriers to participation in the Canadian labour market
supports employers to hire persons with disabilities
programs and services include job search supports, pre-employability services, wage subsidies, work placements and employer awareness initiatives to encourage employers to hire persons with disabilities
delivered across the country by Service Canada Centres, in partnership with organizations in the community

Service

for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request

Service Details

Public Comments	No local Barrie phone number NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary To make a request for an appointment fill out the service request form at Service Request
Areas Served	Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Alliston; Angus; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
Eligibility	Eligible employers include: not-for-profit organizations municipal governments aboriginal organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities) for-profit organizations provincial and territorial governments institutions agencies Crown Corporations Eligible participants must: self-identify as having a permanent physical or mental disability that restricts his or her ability to perform daily activities be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada not be eligible for assistance under Employment Insurance (EI) employment benefits or any similar programs that are the subject of agreements with provinces, territories, or organizations entered into pursuant to Section 63 of the EI Act (unless approved by a departmental official) require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment
Application	Contact Service Canada for more information on submitting an application or a project proposal or visit website.
Languages	English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie Service Canada Centre 48 Owen St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection	Owen St and Worsley St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone	1-800-622-6232
TTY Phone	1-800-926-9105
Website	www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/disability-opportunity-national.html
Social Media	Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E
Mailing Address	Barrie Service Canada Centre 48 Owen St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3H1

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