Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Record #: BAR0852
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2024

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments No local Barrie phone number

NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone 1-800-622-6232
TTY Phone 1-800-926-9105
Website www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/opportunity-fund-disability.html

Site Information

Description (Site) Service Canada Centre, Barrie located near the intersesction of Owen St and Worsley St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment

  • supports persons with disabilities in overcoming barriers to participation in the Canadian labour market
  • supports employers to hire persons with disabilities
  • programs and services include job search supports, pre-employability services, wage subsidies, work placements and employer awareness initiatives to encourage employers to hire persons with disabilities
  • delivered across the country by Service Canada Centres, in partnership with organizations in the community


    Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
    Areas Served Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Alliston; Angus; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
    Eligibility Eligible employers include:
    • not-for-profit organizations
    • municipal governments
    • aboriginal organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
    • for-profit organizations
    • provincial and territorial governments
    • institutions
    • agencies
    • Crown Corporations
    Eligible participants must:
    • self-identify as having a permanent physical or mental disability that restricts his or her ability to perform daily activities
    • be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
    • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
    • not be eligible for assistance under Employment Insurance (EI) employment benefits or any similar programs that are the subject of agreements with provinces, territories, or organizations entered into pursuant to Section 63 of the EI Act (unless approved by a departmental official)
    • require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment
    Application
    • Drop-in or call Service Canada for more information on submitting an application or a project proposal or visit website
    • to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative about this program complete an online request at Service Request
    • for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
    Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
    Fees None

    Agency and Service Names

    Alternate Name OF

    Agency Information

    Parent Agency Name Service Canada
    Legal Status (40) Federal Government
    Funding Federal - EDC

    Taxonomy and Classification