Career Centre, Barrie, Ontario Employment Services

Career Centre

Add to List Suggest Update Français Suggest a Volunteer Opportunity Print Version (New Window)

Record #: BAR2765

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2023

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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off 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

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

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

Hours	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Tue 9 am-6 pm
Areas Served	Barrie ; and surrounding area
Eligibility	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 Better Jobs Ontario laid off individuals who are currently unemployed individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
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
Fees	None

Site Location	North end of Bayfield Mall
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Bayfield Mall 320 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection	Bayfield St and Ferris Lane
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-725-8990
TTY Phone	705-735-4906
Fax	705-725-9511
E-Mail	info@barriecareercentre.com
Website	barriecareercentre.com/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Career-Centre-Barrie-151226478334714/timeline/?ref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/careercentresc?lang=en
Primary Contact	Susan Elliott, Coordinator Career Centre; Phone: 705-725-8990 ext 45205; Email: smelliott@barriecareercentre.com
Mailing Address	320 Bayfield St, Unit 57 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1