Collège Boréal

Site: Barrie

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: BAR2764
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection: Bayfield St and Wellington St W
Site Location 1st floor
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
136 Bayfield St
Suite 100-110
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3B1
Intersection Bayfield St and Wellington St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client group.

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

  • training program must demonstrate good job prospects
  • financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

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
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Barrie
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.

Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
Indigenous peoples, older workers, persons with disabilities, persons on social assistance, immigrants / newcomers, students, women, youth and businesses

Better Jobs Ontario
  • laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
  • individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Application Call for information
Languages English; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name 4118M ; 5338AN ; Better Jobs Ontario ; BJO ; Canada Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; IES
Former Name Ontario Employment Services

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Collège Boréal
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Colleges and Universities