Employment Support

Ontario Works offers supports and resources to help you with your career.

Please contact your Caseworker for more information on:

• Employment Programs and Services
  We offer programs to help you with your job search and career.

• Employment Placement Program
  The Employment Placement Program helps to find a job suitable for you.

• Employment Benefits
  We provide employment benefits such as job search support, financial assistance for training or other employment expenses, and programs with a focus on your career path and skill building.

• Employment Assistance Activities
  Get help to cover costs (e.g. transportation, fees) when you are taking part in Employment Assistance Activities.

• Child Care Costs
  We offer financial help to cover the costs of childcare if you get a job or are involved in employment activity.

• Full-time Employment Benefit
  Get help to cover the cost of clothing, safety shoes or work boots, and tools and special equipment if you are starting a full-time job.

• Extended Health Benefit
  If you no longer qualify for financial help under Ontario Works due to employment and do not have a health benefits plan with your employer, you may be eligible for this benefit.

Employment Resource Centres

Our Employment Resource Centres are self-directed sites where you can find job postings and tools needed for your job search. Access to computers, internet, fax and photocopy machines are available on site.

Kirkland Lake
29 Duncan Ave North
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Temiskaming Shores
290 Armstrong St., New Liskeard
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)