In today’s dynamic and competitive job market, finding the right employment service is crucial for both job seekers and employers alike. Welcome to Northumberland’s comprehensive guide to top-notch employment supports.
This directory is designed to connect users with a diverse range of professional and reliable employment service providers, ensuring access to the best resources and support on any journey toward career success.
Whether you are an individual searching for the perfect job opportunity, a company seeking top-tier talent, or a career professional looking to enhance your skills, this directory is your local go-to resource. The curated list of services include: job postings, career counseling, resume writing, workforce training, and much more.
Explore our directory, connect with leading service providers, and take the first step toward a brighter and more fulfilling future.
Adult Training Network
Contact: Katie Gotthelf, Instructor – Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Cobourg & Campbellford
Phone: 905-375-5871
https://pace.kprdsb.ca/Adult%20Training%20Network
780 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, ON – 905-375-5871 – atncobourg@kprdsb.ca
119 Ranney St. N., Campbellford, ON – 905-375-5871 – atncobourg@kprdsb.ca
201 McDonnel St., Peterborough, ON – 705-875-8405 – atnpeterborough@kprdsb.ca
Adult Training Network offers: Academic upgrading for entry into high school diploma courses, apprenticeship and continuing education; computer literacy, mathematics, reading, writing and employment skills training such as Point of Sale, personal soft skills, and Office Administration Skills Training.
To earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma, we coach you to gain valuable credits from your life and work experience through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. (PLAR)
You will develop the ability to understand and apply information at work, at home and in the community and gain the credentials needed to access higher education and/or better employment opportunities. Support includes individualized programs and group activities.PHone
Alderville First Nations
Contact: Joanne Smoke, First Nation Administrator
Phone: 905-352-2929
11696 Line Rd 2, Roseneath, ON K0K 2X0
Alderville First Nation is governed by a Chief and four councillors who are elected every two years by ballot vote. Council meets bi-monthly and as often as required to safely and efficiently govern the Alderville First Nation. Each councillor is assigned various committees for programs that they are responsible to oversee. These committees include councillors, experts (both native and non-native) and members from the community.
Through the Administration Office, the Chief and council govern the community. Through the Employment and Training Coordinator they provide a wide range of services and supports.
Career Edge
Contact: Sandra Walls, Employment Services Coordinator
Phone: 705-632-0218 ext. 633
65 Bridge Street East, Campbellford ON K0L 1L0
Career Edge has been offering FREE Employment Services to jobseekers and employers for over 30 years, having offices in Campbellford, Napanee, Northbrook, Picton, and Trenton. Jobseekers of all ages receive help with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, job search techniques, and training opportunities, just to name a few. Employers can get assistance with job postings, pre-screening for applicants, possible training incentives, hosting job fairs, and a free, easy-to-use online job bank! We receive client referrals through our partners Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program, and the Ministry of the Solicitor General (parole & probation), but walk-in and word-of-mouth clients are always welcome.
Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Our offices are in the Campbellford Community Resource Centre, 65 Bridge Street East, Campbellford. www.careeredge.on.ca. Our catchment area includes Campbellford, Warkworth, Hastings, Havelock, and Norwood. We cater to our clients and employers by providing online, telephone, and in-person meetings. Our mission is to support and empower individuals to obtain and maintain sustainable employment, facilitating their transition to independence.
We provide workshops and information sessions in each of the communities on an on-going basis, in collaboration and partnership with local support agencies such as KPRDSB – Adult Learning Network, Contact North, both the Trent Hills and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Chambers of Commerce, the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland, the Northumberland Community Legal Centre, the Canadian Hearing Society, as well as each of our local libraries. Wrap-around support for our clients includes warm hand-off referrals to these agencies, as needed.
Career Edge welcomes and values individuals of all backgrounds and is committed to respecting and embracing everyone’s unique background. This respect extends to the diversity in our community that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, socio-economic status, class, neurodiversity, creed, and religion.
Career Edge Campbellford is managed by Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services and funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Whether you are looking for your first job or your last, or you’re an employer needing employment services, Career Edge is here to help. Please check for updates on the status of our programs, including our e-Services, workshops and events at https://careeredge.on.ca/ and on our social media channels at https://www.facebook.com/careeredgecampbellford.
Community Training and Development Centre
Contact: Madelaine Currelly, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 905-372-9967
mcurrelly@ctdclearningplace.com
600 William Street, Suite 700, Cobourg ON K9A 3A5
2023 marks The Community Training and Development Centre’s 25+ years in business! Incorporated in October 1997 as a not for profit, we provide training and development through specialized programs and services that improve as well as benefit the communities these programs serve. Our purpose is to operate with integrity, providing innovative, creative, effective and sustainable solutions for both community and individual improvement. We invite you to check out of Steps to Success on our social media (Facebook, Instagram) to learn about our history. Currently, the CTDC is working on a number of local initiatives:
Employment Programming:
CTDC is in the third year of a 3-yr youth project which will end December 2023. 50-53 youth in Northumberland will have been connected with opportunities for various industry related certificates with over 83% remaining employed or returning to training/education. The goal is to empower youth and prepare them for a successful future.
Senior Projects:
At present CTDC has 2 exciting Senior projects approved from now to Mar 2024. Both projects are focused on social inclusion, specifically:
Horizons for Seniors – building awareness on Longevity with the goal of increased healthy life span. The project offers seniors access to information on a number of topics related to longevity from employment considerations, financial, technology, adapting to climate change, and many more. This will be a series that will have a new issue approximately every 2 weeks. Additional issues will be available through our Facebook page.
Business + Seniors: Building Community Connections – this project has connecting local businesses with seniors and vice versa to learn more about each other – needs and opportunities! Participating businesses will offer a unique “reward” which is made available by scanning a QR code on sight or through website visits/phone calls. If your organization has services/programs that you would like to promote to our seniors, please connect with us and we can provide you with more information in order that you can participate!
CTDC has submitted for another Seniors project to be approved in the coming months.
New Directions!
CTDC has partnered with a training organization in Nunavut to provide virtual employment based training
Joint initiative with Habitat for Humanity
Expanding to E-Commerce!!!! CTDC is expanding its website and LMS scope to extend innovative learning to jobseekers, employers, and for professional development
Other new exciting partnerships are in the works as well to assist with individual and community growth. CTDC is committed to making a positive impact in our community.
Contact North | Contact Nord
Contact: Chloe Craig, Education and Training Advisor
Phone: 1-855-361-1421
northumberlandpeterborough@contactnorth.ca
600 William St Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3A5
Contact North | Contact Nord provides free local support services for students, both virtually and in person:
- Information on online programs and courses from Ontario institutions
- Help to register, and information on financial aid
- Study Online Successfully service
- Technology Support Services IT Technical Hotline
- Student Technology Service (laptops and Internet)
- Use of computers, Internet and virtual reality training
- Use of web conferencing platforms
Funded by the Government of Ontario, Contact North | Contact Nord increases the number of underserved Ontario residents who take online programs and courses from Ontario’s colleges, universities, Indigenous institutes and other providers while remaining in their community.
We help increase access and success for underrepresented learner groups, including:
- Francophone learners
- Indigenous learners
- Unemployed learners
- Learners accessing Ontario Works
- Learners with disabilities
We serve three primary groups through these websites:
- studyonline.ca for information on 2,600 online programs and 41,000 online courses from Ontario institutions
- e-channel.ca for information on online literacy and basic skills courses in Ontario
- teachonline.ca for resources for faculty and instructors teaching online
Durham College
Contact: Debbie McKee Demcyzk, Research Services and Entrpreneurship
Phone: 905-721-2000 ext. 3669
debbie.mckeedemczyk@durhamcollege.ca
2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5
1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, ON L1N 6A7
Applied research at Durham College, facilitated by Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE), solves industry and social challenges through innovation and collaboration, by engaging industry, faculty, students, and the community-at-large in research projects to address the needs of a technology-driven knowledge economy.
ORSIE is the single point of contact for industry, government, and community groups interested in collaborative applied research that has an impact. The talent, facilities, and capabilities of those within the campus and community become synergetic when encouraged and supported, transforming and advancing economic prosperity in the Durham Region.
EARN Employment Assistance Resource Network (A Division of Community Living and Respite Northumberland)
Contact: Amanda Fisher, Manager
Phone: 905-377-9920 ext. 121
afisher@communitylivingrespite.ca
https://communitylivingrespite.ca/earn
19 King Street East, Cobourg, ON, K9A 1K6
E.A.R.N. is a voluntary employment supports program. EARN is managed by Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services (a division of Fleming College) and is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Earn is a division of Community Living & Respite Northumberland.
We provide employment services individuals who are 18 years of age or older from diverse backgrounds, with differing needs and barriers in Northumberland County. We offer individualized one-on-one support for individuals, with the focus on moving them towards securing sustainable and meaningful employment.
Our supports include:
- Pre-employment Assessments
- Employment Planning
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Interview Prepping
- Job Search
- Job Development
- Financial Incentives
- Job Placement, Mentoring, Job Trials
- On-the-Job Training and Support
- Continued Job Maintenance and Job Retention Support
E.A.R.N also offers an Employer program. We are here to work with businesses to assist them to hire a diverse, inclusive, and stable workforce. Having a diverse workforce can improve staff morale, increase the appeal of your brand/service to customers, and the community and allow a business to be seen as an employer of choice. We offer support and resources to support an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Our supports include:
- Supported Employment
- Vetting of Employees
- Financial Incentives
- Advertising
- Eager Employees
- Community Recognition
We connect people with the jobs that match their skills and employers with loyal people who want to work! Our goal is to foster meaningful and lasting relationships across Northumberland County through employment planning and employer engagement.
Contact us for more information about our services.
Employment Ontario
Contact: Anne Newell, Executive Director (Watton Employment Services Inc.)
Phone: 905-372-1901
https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario
Employment Ontario offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support individuals in their career development and job-seeking endeavors. One key aspect of their offerings is the provision of personalized career counseling and guidance, where qualified professionals assist individuals in identifying their strengths, skills, and interests to help them make informed decisions about their career paths. Through workshops and training programs, Employment Ontario equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the job market successfully, covering a wide range of topics such as resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies. Locally, job-seekers are directed to Watton Employment Services for individual support.
Fleming Work & Academic Upgrading (Sir Sandford Fleming College)
Contact: Sandra Scott, Manager, Employment Ontario Programs, Work & Academic Upgrading
Phone: 705-313-0023
sandra.scott@flemingcollege.ca
599 Brealey Dr. Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1
Program Highlights
Courses in a variety of subjects including math, computers, communications, and sciences, can help you move forward with goals such as entry into post-secondary, employment, apprenticeship, or refreshing and gaining the essential skills required for today’s in-demand careers.
- Self-paced Learning – in our adult environment, you can set your own deadlines with your student advisor
- Start Anytime – our programs have year-round continuous intake
- Pick Your Schedule – attend full or part-time, day or evening (as available) – schedule around your work and family responsibilities
- Online Learning – some advanced courses are available in an online format
- Targeted Training – ask us about short-term flexible courses that are specifically designed for employment goals
- Our classrooms are small and provide 1-to-1 individual attention from instructors
- Study Options – choose a combination of in-class, from home and online study
- With the support of Fleming College’s Work and Academic Upgrading team, we can help you create a new path regardless of your challenges or previous barriers
Access Our Services
Our services are available in all the communities Fleming serves – Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Work and Academic Upgrading courses are FREE to most residents of Ontario, and we can provide financial help for transportation and child-care expenses for those who qualify.
Skills on Demand – Work and Academic Upgrading is a fit if you:
- Are 19 years of age or older
- Didn’t finish high school
- Have been out of school for a while and need to refresh your academic skills to prepare for college
- Have your high school diploma but are missing prerequisites that you need for a college program or apprenticeship
- Want to refresh your Math, Communications or Computer skills before re-entering the workforce
- Need your “Grade 12 Equivalency” to improve your career prospects
Real Support
Your success is our priority. People learn in different ways and we are committed to working with you to help you reach your goals. Our non-traditional classroom allows for teacher support in a relaxed environment with other adult learners.
In addition to academic assistance, the program provides:
- Career and educational counselling,
- Time management, goal setting and other learning strategies tips
- Help with applications to college and apprenticeship programs when you finish your academic upgrading
- Referrals to community services and resources that can help you move your plans forward
- When you complete your studies in the program, you will be prepared to reach your personal goals: further education, training, or a new career. You will have acquired new confidence, new skills and enhanced learning abilities all that will serve you well wherever you go and in whatever you do.
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement.
Literacy Ontario Central South
Contact: Carrie Wakeford, Executive Director
Phone: 705-313-4385
825 Chemong Rd, Peterborough ON K9H 5Z5
Literacy Ontario Central South works with the Adult Training Network and Fleming Work and Academic Upgrading to support individuals in Northumberland who have a goal of gaining skills to find a job or advance in their current position. We also help others prepare for further education or an apprenticeship.
Our programs are flexible and customized to the goals of each person. This can include support in completing a high school diploma, upgrading before entering a college program and workplace training such as Point-of-Sale or computer skills. In addition to gaining skills in reading, writing and math, individuals in our programs also gain skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
For employers, we offer an Organizational Needs Assessment, which identifies skills gaps or training needs of workers. We offer individual assessments, individual or group training, as well as online training.
Loyalist College Career Centre
Contact: Nicole Brown, Careers Services and Alumni Officer
Phone: 613-969-1913, ext. 2438
https://loyalistcollege.com/current-students/student-success-services/the-career-centre
376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville ON K8N 5B9
We work with Loyalist students and alumni to provide them with the resources and tools to be successful in their job searches and career goals. Along with career services we have a Work Integrated Learning Coordinator who supports students with preparing for placements and co-op opportunities out in the community. Our Career services include the following:
- One on one career advising
- Assistance with writing/editing cover letters and resumes
- Interview preparation
- Support with job searching/job search strategies, and networking
We work with faculty to provide career workshops in classroom settings and assist with assignments tied to the workshop (mock interview, resume consults, portfolio development etc). We support students and alumni in class-room settings, drop-in appointments, and one on one appointments settings.
Northumberland County Economic Development
Contact: Dan Borowec, Director, Economic Development Planning & Strategic Initiatives and Tourism
Phone: 905-372-9279 ext. 6296
Toll-free: 1-800-354-7050 ext. 6296
https://www.northumberland.ca/en/business-and-development/business-and-development.aspx
Northumberland County strives to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our easily accessible location, skilled workforce, expert business support services and quality of life make this community a great place for living, working and investing.
Visit Invest Northumberland for more information about the Northumberland community and our economic development opportunities as well as our Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland.
Northumberland County Manufacturers Association
Contact: Darla Price, Executive Director
Phone: 289-677-4988 ext. 402
739 D’Arcy Street, Suite 110 Cobourg, ON K9A 0H6
Representing over 100 manufacturers and industrial supply chain companies, the NMA is the source for industry to connect, grow and enhance local economic development together.
The purpose of the NMA is to promote continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance within the manufacturing sector for the benefits of its members. This will be achieved through:
Networking: Encouraging collaboration and the sharing of best practices, services and products amongst the membership.
Education: Providing access to cost-effective training and job development initiatives.
Advocacy: Promoting the multiple societal benefits of the manufacturing industry and providing collective benefits to members while improving communication between industry, government, and the community
Northumberland County Settlement Services
Contact: Emilio Ojeda, Settlement Services Coordinator – Economic Development, Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Phone: 905-372-3329
Toll-free: 1-800-354-7050 ext. 6256
Cell: 905-375-7047
ojedae@northumberlandcounty.ca
https://www.northumberland.ca/en/immigration/immigration.aspx
555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6
We provide Newcomers in Northumberland with access to supports and services to help them flourish.
Information and orientation
- Language assessments
- Business skill development
- Employment support
- Women empowerment & the Prosperity for Women Network
- Recreation and culture
Needs and assets assessment & referral services
- World Education Services (WES) Gateway Program
- Newcomers Food Entrepreneurial Program
- Networking opportunities & the Newcomer Professional Network
- Youth support & the Youth Network Core
Northumberland County is actively collaborating with both the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) and the Shapiro Foundation to facilitate the matching and resettlement of refugees possessing skills that align with the county’s specific needs. This initiative is a cornerstone of our commitment, and our initial focus is on welcoming healthcare professionals such as nurses and technicians, as well as skilled tradespeople.
In the second phase, our objective is to further extend our efforts by matching and welcoming refugees who possess valuable skills in the fields of manufacturing, retail, and hospitality. Simultaneously, we are dedicated to constructing the necessary housing infrastructure to accommodate the incoming wave of newcomers.
Northumberland County Social Services
Contact: Jennifer Glover, Ontario Works Manager
Phone: 905-372-6846 ext. 2449
https://www.northumberland.ca/en/living-here/community-services-and-support.aspx
555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6
If you or someone you know is having a hard time paying for rent, utilities or food, Northumberland County Community and Social Services can offer help. There are also programs that can help you search for a job or access education.
Financial Support: If you have little or no income, you might consider applying for financial assistance through Ontario Works. Emergency as well as temporary sustained supports are available for expenses such as basic needs and shelter.
Employment Support: Employment supports are also available through Ontario Works for things like job-specific training, access to basic education, and employment workshops. As of January 2021, skills building, job readiness, and support for job-seekers are all available through the Province’s Employment Ontario. Employment Ontario has teamed up, in our area, with Fleming College, to help people along their path to employment. Fleming College can put job seekers in touch with a number of organizations who are ready to help and have great connections to the local job market.
Community services and support: One of our community outreach workers may be able to help if:
- You have low to moderate income and are not eligible for Ontario Works
- You are a senior with a fixed income
Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Brenda Whitehead, CEO
Phone: 905-885-5519
https://business.porthopechamber.com
58 Queen St., Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z9
Established in 1874, the Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce serves to protect the interest of the business community, enhance the commercial climate of the region and encourage continued growth and expansion. The Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce is Port Hope’s trusted Voice of Business focused on building a vibrant community where businesses thrive. The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce will influence public policy and work with partners to remain focused on advocacy, education, relationship building and resource development to empower the business sector.
Port Hope Economic Development
Contact: Andrew Wallen, Manager, Economic Development
Phone: 905-885-2431 ext. 2511
5 Mill Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 2S6
The Municipality of Port Hope Economic Development works to collaborate, create, and provide opportunities by which our business community can thrive, providing a foundation for a vibrant and prosperous community. Our location, labour force, support services and constant objective of delivering more on behalf of Port Hope, provides a great place for our residents, businesses, visitors and investors to flourish. Contact us today.
The Help Centre
Leah Keys, ESL Facilitator
Phone: 905-372-2646
Fax: 905-372-2205
https://thehelpandlegalcentre.ca/english-as-a-second-language-class/
1005 Elgin Street West, Suite 305, ON K9A 5J4
The Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland (THLCN) promotes social justice, equity, and the right to self-determination through two sister agencies: the Help Centre and the Northumberland Community Legal Centre.
THLCN helps the unemployed and disadvantaged residents of Northumberland County get help for the real world problems of low-income people.
The Help Centre provides programs in Income Security and Housing Security. The Northumberland Community Legal Centre provides clients with legal advice and representation in common areas of the law related to income, employment and housing. Where there is a gap in services for low-income County residents, THCN strives to create innovative programs to fill those gaps.
The services offered by both agencies are available over the phone or in person at our main office, in a satellite office and if necessary, in the client’s home. Regardless of which agency is contacted first, staff makes sure that the client has access to any appropriate program offered by either agency.
Services are free and confidential. Walk-ins are welcome. Toll-free calling is available, and collect calls are accepted by either agency.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, The Help Centre of Northumberland makes every effort to ensure that services are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Please notify staff at either The Help Centre or the Northumberland Community Legal Centre if you require any accommodations to meet your individual needs.
The Help Centre’s free adult ESL classes are for learners at any level. With direct instruction from a certified ESL instructor and facilitator, and the help of a dedicated group of tutors, our dynamic and engaging program assists learners with acquiring language skills needed for everyday life and beyond. Learners become part of a caring, inclusive community that seeks to improve their ability to communicate in English and navigate Canadian society. They can expect lessons in speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading, writing, and culture as well as field trips designed to help learners integrate successfully into their new communities.
The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg Planning & Development Division, Economic Development
Daniel Van Kampen – Manager of Economic Development
Melissa Graham – Economic Development Coordinator
Phone: 905-372-5481
Venture 13 Innovation Centre, 739 D’Arcy Street, Suite 100, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0H6
The Town of Cobourg’s Economic Development Team is here to open doors and help connect you to the resources you need to keep your business healthy and growing. Whether it’s strategic planning, financing, training or selecting a new site, we can help. We will bring the right people to your door and the resources you require to grow your business.
UOIT (Ontario Tech University)
Contact: Matthew Mackenzie, Manager, Government and Community Relations
Phone: 905-721-8668 ext. 6732
matthew.mackenzie@ontariotechu.ca
2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa ON L1G 0C5
We advance the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world.
We prepare our students to contribute and thrive in a world that’s increasingly driven by technology and its implications on everyday life. We partner with industry to help solve their real-world challenges, while bringing their ideas and insights into our research and learning environment. We drive the economic and social well-being of our community with a focus on the next generation of technology and its interaction with the human environment.
Watton Employment Services Inc.
Contact: Anne Newell, Executive Director
Phone: 905-372-1901
9 Elgin Street E., Unit 7, Cobourg ON K9A 0A1
105 Peter Street, Unit F(b), Port Hope ON L1A 1C5
For more than 25 years, Watton Employment Services Inc. has assisted unemployed clients; and has supported employers through job matching and training of employees. Community agencies, Ontario Works, Service Canada, schools, and training providers refer clients on an on-going basis and have assisted with support for other projects in the past, including support for older workers, youth, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, summer students, etc.
Watton Employment Services Inc. main office is located at 9 Elgin Street East in Cobourg with additional offices at 105 Peter Street in Port Hope, and at 105 Consumers Drive in Whitby. The agency also provides services through satellite offices in Colborne and Roseneath in Northumberland County. Our mission is to be committed to helping people get back to work as quickly and successfully as possible in careers that are appropriate.
Watton Employment Services Inc. provides a range of career planning and employment services and delivers Employment Ontario-Employment Services for Northumberland County with funding provided to them from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) through Fleming College. The agency provides Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) employment supports in Durham Region with funding provided to them by MLITSD through the Regional Municipality of Durham. Watton also works closely with Northumberland Ontario Works (OW) through the WINDOW (Work Integration and Needs Determination for Ontario Works) program, and provides services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board: Work Transition Program. Financial assistance is available to employers through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant program to provide training for current employees and new hires.
Our professionally trained staff has extensive experience and a successful track record with management of employment services including employment workshops and job development services, as well as, service to people experiencing significant barriers to employment.
Workforce Development Board (WDB)
Contact: Click here for our staff page
Phone: 705-749-3250
159 King Street, Suite 105, Peterborough ON K9J 2R8
Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a not-for-profit organization located in Peterborough and serving Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton. Founded in 1996, WDB is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to provide labour market information, coordinate employment and training services, and engage employer communities.
Completed Projects: https://www.wdb.ca/our-projects/
Labour Market Insights Report: https://www.wdb.ca/lmi-report/?e8_page=snapshot&date=2023-06®ion-type=regions
LMI Help Desk Service: helpdesk@wdb.ca or https://www.wdb.ca/lmi-help-desk/
Local Jobs Hub (online job board aggregator tool): https://www.wdb.ca/jobs/ (listings) or https://www.wdb.ca/map/ (map)
Eye on the Labour Market: https://www.wdb.ca/eye-on-the-labour-market-newsletter/
Career Ladders: https://www.wdb.ca/career-ladders/
Real World Workplace Videos: https://www.wdb.ca/videos/
The Help Centre
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1005 Elgin Street West, Suite 305
The Fleming Building
Cobourg, ON K9A 5J4
https://thehelpandlegalcentre.ca
The Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland (THLCN) promotes social justice, equity, and the right to self-determination through two sister agencies: the Help Centre and the Northumberland Community Legal Centre.
THLCN helps the unemployed and disadvantaged residents of Northumberland County get help for the real world problems of low-income people.
The Help Centre provides programs in Income Security and Housing Security. The Northumberland Community Legal Centre provides clients with legal advice and representation in common areas of the law related to income, employment and housing. Where there is a gap in services for low-income County residents, THCN strives to create innovative programs to fill those gaps.
The services offered by both agencies are available over the phone or in person at our main office, in a satellite office and if necessary, in the client’s home. Regardless of which agency is contacted first, staff makes sure that the client has access to any appropriate program offered by either agency.
Services are free and confidential. Walk-ins are welcome. Toll-free calling is available, and collect calls are accepted by either agency.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, The Help Centre of Northumberland makes every effort to ensure that services are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Please notify staff at either The Help Centre or the Northumberland Community Legal Centre if you require any accommodations to meet your individual needs.
