Ogemawahj Tribal Council

Site: Rama

Service: Ogemawahj Tribal Training and Economic Resources

Record #: ORI0200
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2025
Last Full Update: 26 Oct 2021

Description

Description (Service) Assists Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) First Nation members who are:
  • long-term unemployed
  • eligible for Employment Insurance (EI)
  • on social assistance with in-school training, on-the-job training, work experience or a combination of both
Training is to provide employable and/or transferable skills that give the client a high probability of achieving employment following the program.

Training should lead to the client's self-sufficiency and career aspirations.

Program overview:
  • organizational requests to train community members
  • individual client requests for in-class and/or on-the-job work experience · training
  • job creation program
  • targeted wage subsidy program
  • youth at risk program
  • youth development program
  • summer career placement program

Service Details

Hours Sep-Jun Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri * Jul-Aug Mon-Fri 8:30 am-2 pm
Areas Served Alderville First Nation ; Beausoleil First Nation ; Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Georgina ; Moose Deer Point First Nation ; Ramara ; Scugog
Eligibility
  • must be a member of an OTC First Nation
  • reside in Ontario
  • be unemployed, on social assistance or EI
  • underemployed and/or clients whose employment is at risk due to changes in the labour market, insufficient employment skills or certification
  • Application Applicants must:
  • complete the OTTER intake and assessment process
  • complete a Participant Information Form (PIF) and
  • Consent Form
  • Languages English; Ojibway - Reception, Interpretation
    Fees None, Funding depends on budget availability.

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Chippewas of Rama First Nation
    Address & Map
    5984 Rama Rd
    Chippewas Of Rama First Nation, ON
    Canada L3V 6H6
     
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    Intersection Rama Rd and Snake Dr
    Physical Access Fully Accessible - (side)

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-329-2511
    E-Mail info@ogemawahj.on.ca
    Website https://www.ogemawahj.on.ca/departments/employment
    Primary Contact Andrea Edgar, Employment and Training Cordinator; Phone: 705-329-2511 ext 211; Email: aedgar@ogemawahj.on.ca
    Alternate Contact Andrea Edgar, Employment and Training Cordinator; Phone: 705-329-2511 ext 211; Email: aedgar@ogemawahj.on.ca
    Mailing Address ON 
    Canada

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