Record #: PET0925
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2020

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
Services offered virtually and in person by appointment. Staff available by phone or email and in person by appointment.

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
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of: Indigenous people, Older workers, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, Persons on Social Assistance, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth

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

Service Details

Hours COVID19 Office closed to the public. 
 
 
 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:45 am-4:45 pm, Thu 8:45 am-6 pm
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
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 be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Older workers, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, Persons on Social Assistance, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
Application Call for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location The former Collins Barrow building
Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
418 Sheridan St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 3J9
 
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Intersection Sheridan St and Hunter St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-748-9110
Fax 705-876-0887
E-Mail info@epcjobs.ca
Website www.epcjobs.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epcjobs
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employment-planning-and-counselling-peterborough
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/epcpeterborough
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdK8FKLyX_01--5AiGXtpg
Primary Contact Karen Wilson, Executive Director; Email: karen@epcjobs.ca

Agency Overview