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Job Seekers

Our FREE Employment Ontario Employment Services help you find a job, get training, or build skills.

Whether you decide to job search independently in our Resource Room or work directly with one of our experienced Employment Counsellors, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Your job is out there. We’ll help you find it!

FREE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Meet with one of our experienced Employment Counsellors and develop a personalized action plan that’ll help you achieve your employment goals. 

Starting is EASY, we promise!

  • Direct connections to local employers
  • One-on-one employment support
  • Job placement opportunities
  • Resume & cover letter building
  • Interview preparation & personal branding
  • Skills training
  • Effective job search & networking techniques
  • Access to computers, internet, printers
Get Started Today!

FREE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR YOUTH (AGES 15-30)

Our Transition to Independence Program is here to help you kick-start your employment journey. Through this program, you’ll receive:

  • Customized Support tailored to your unique needs, including job skills training, certifications, mental health resources, and other personal development tools.
  • 8-Week Work Placement with a local employer, giving you valuable on-the-job experience in a supportive environment. 
  • One-on-One Coaching to help you put your employment plan into action.

Who Can Join? You Are:

  • Aged15 – 30
  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Not currently enrolled in school

Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Nathan Muto, Program Coordinator, at 705.759.0909 Extension 4254 or Email Nathan at nathan.muto@saultcareercentre.ca

Better Jobs Ontario

Get skills training and financial support when you qualify for Better Jobs Ontario.

Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants with:

  • Skills training for in-demand jobs
  • Financial support

You can apply for up to $28,000 for costs, including:

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Other instructional costs, including student fees, supplies and electronic devices
  • Transportation
  • Basic living allowance (up to $500 per week)

Additional funding might be available for:

  • Childcare
  • Disability-related supports
  • Living away from home
  • Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and/or language training
Learn More

APPRENTICESHIPS

There are opportunities to learn from the best in the business. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn a skilled trade both within the classroom, as well as on the job from experienced workers – all while getting paid!

Want to know if you qualify? Then visit your nearest Employment Ontario Apprenticeship office to find out what opportunities are available. You can find your nearest office here.

The Sault Community Career Centre has knowledgeable staff who are more than happy to provide advice on the current educational and regulatory requirements needed for apprenticeships across a variety of industries. Additionally, our staff are here to help aspiring apprentices form connections with employers. Jumpstart your apprenticeship today!

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what our job seeker clients are saying
I moved around the country, not knowing what career path I wanted to take until coming to the Sault Community Career Center. They help me figure out what I want to do in choosing the right career path. Since moving back to the Sault, I have been getting my goals and achievements back on track. Thank you for all the help and motivation.
Stephen K.Job Seeker Client
The Sault Community Career Center helped me a lot in the search for a job opportunity in my area. The staff were always very helpful and available to answer questions and guide me on what was good for my profile according to my skills. They also helped me remodel my resume to Canadian standards, which was essential for the success of my search.
Alice F.Job Seeker Client
The staff are friendly, helpful, and understanding. I felt supported in my efforts to find a job that was right for me. I’m grateful for the support and knowledge I’ve received through my interactions with the Sault Community Career Centre. Thank you.
Andrea E.Job Seeker Client
I was out of work for a little while and having a hard time finding a job. With the help and support I got at the Sault Community Career Centre, I found a job. Thank you for all the help.
Alex C.Job Seeker Client
The Sault Community Career Centre helped me build my resume and referred me to a job with a very good employer. Thank you for your continued support!
Rina C.Job Seeker Client
Since returning to the Sault in 2015, the road to securing full-time employment has been a bumpy ride. The Sault Community Career Centre has been the helping hand that walked me through each overwhelming experience. The staff are good-hearted people. From the moment I entered the Centre, I always felt welcomed. The Employment Advisors who worked with me were informative, supportive, and encouraging.
Shirley L.Job Seeker Client
Each appointment entailed skill reviews, assistance with my resume, and even support in applying for jobs. However, what left the most significant impression was the consistent communication and encouraging words that were consistently shared with me.
Grace A.Job Seeker Client

Specialized Programs

Build This City

Build This City gives job seekers FREE short-term construction skills training, including more than 10 industry-recognized health and safety certifications! Participants also get tools and all the required safety gear to get started.

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Apprenticeship Support Program

Supports job seekers and apprentices to begin and/or successfully complete an apprenticeship in the skilled trades. Gives skilled trades employers, apprentice sponsors, and journeyperson apprentice trainers the info, tools and strategies needed to successfully train and retain apprentices.

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Transition to Independence - Youth Job Program

Youth between the ages of 15-30 get job skills and hands-on paid work experience. While in training, youth get a living expense equal to minimum wage!

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

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November 2024

Free Card-Making Workshop: Get Creative!

FREE Card-Making Workshop! ✂️📜 Get creative and festive with us! 🎄 Join ...
29 Nov
3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sault Community Career Centre, 477 Queen Street East, Unit #101
Sault Community Career Centre, 477 Queen Street East, Unit #101
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Newcomer Seniors (55+) Pottery Painting Workshop – FREE EVENT

FREE Pottery Painting Workshop for Newcomer Seniors (55+)! 🎨 Are you a newcomer in Sault Ste. Marie who is 55 years of age or older? ...

Soccer for Unity! Free Soccer Match Event!

🌟Soccer — also known as ‘football’ in many countries — is the most popular sport worldwide, with almost 4 billion fans! What better way to bridge ...

FREE NEWCOMER YOUTH ACTIVITY! Beginner Coding Workshop – Ages 8 to 18

🌟 Calling all Newcomer Youth ages 8–18! 🌟 Join the Sault Community Career Centre for an Hour of CODE: FREE Beginner Coding Workshop and dive ...

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Offices:

503 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2A2

477 Queen Street East, Unit #101,  Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Z5

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

P: 705.759.0909 • Toll-Free: 1.855.759.0909
TTY: 705.759.3181 
Email: info@saultcareercentre.ca

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better jobs ontario

Overview

Get skills training and financial support when you qualify for Better Jobs Ontario.

Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants with:

  • Skills training for in-demand jobs
  • Financial support

You can apply for up to $28,000 for costs, including:

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Other instructional costs, including student fees, supplies and electronic devices
  • Transportation
  • Basic living allowance (up to $500 per week)

Additional funding might be available for:

  • Childcare
  • Disability-related supports
  • Living away from home
  • Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and/or language training

Length of training programs

Better Jobs Ontario helps you rejoin the workforce quickly. That’s why the program focuses on training programs that take 52 weeks or less to complete, including micro-credential programs.

If you want to attend training for longer than one year, you can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for a mix of grants and loans to help you pay for your postsecondary education.

Eligibility

You qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you either:

  • Have been laid-off and have not been working or are working a temporary job just to cover costs
  • Have not been laid-off but have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

You can still apply if you receive either:

  • Employment Insurance (EI)
  • Ontario Works (OW)
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

Please note that eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact us today to see if you qualify! 

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