Record #: NLD0009
Last Modified: 21 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 14 Dec 2023

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
Contact for service. Until further notice - remote/digital services available only.

Regular Service
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
  • assessment of skills, interests and abilities
  • job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
  • information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
  • help in maintaining employment
  • information and referral to other employment and community services
Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women

Better Jobs Ontario -- 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
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
Satellite offices located in
  • Roseneath -- 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 (Alnwick Civic Centre). Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1pm to 4 pm
  • Colborne -- 6 King Street, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 (Cramahe Public Library). Hours of Operation: Thursday 1 pm-4 pm.

Service Details

Hours COVID-19 Office closed to the public
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Areas Served Northumberland County
Eligibility Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
  • Employment services at this agency/location can also be tailored to meet the needs of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women



Application Call for information
Languages French - Interpretation; Greek - Interpretation; Punjabi - Interpretation
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Cobourg
Address & Map
9 Elgin St E
Unit 7
Cobourg, ON
Canada K9A 0A1
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-372-1901
Toll Free Phone 1-888-348-8854
Fax 905-372-7790
E-Mail greg@watton.ca
Website www.watton.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WattonEmploy
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattonemploy/
Twitter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WattonEmploy
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WattonEmploy
Primary Contact Greg Watton, Managing Director; Email: greg@watton.ca
Mailing Address 9 Elgin St E 
Unit 7 
Cobourg, ON 
Canada K9A 0A1

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