Contact Information

Office Phone 905-633-8324 ext 2221
Fax 905-634-1716
E-Mail employmentservices@goodwillindustries.ca
Website www.goodwillindustries.ca/power-of-work/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Primary Contact Astrid Fernandes, Manager, Employment Services; Phone: 905-633-8324 ext 2244; Email: afernandes@goodwillindustries.ca
Alternate Contact Maissoun Al Munajed, Career Development Specialist; Phone: 905-633-8324 ext 2223; Email: malmunajed@goodwillindustries.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Nonprofit agency focusing on creating work opportunities, skills development and social integration to people facing barriers to employment

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2005
Primary Executive Tracy Cunning, Executive Director, Career Centres; Phone: 905-526-8482 ext 1305; Email: tcunning@goodwillindustries.ca
Funding Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

  • assessment of skills, interests and experience
  • 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 

Better Jobs Ontario -- Skills training and financial support for unemployed 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-5 pm

Areas Served Halton Region
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

Better Jobs Ontario
  • Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, on social assistance, students and youth
Application
  • call or drop in
Languages English ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Italian ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services - call ahead
Fees None

Site Information

Site Location In the plaza with Freshco
Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
3505 Upper Middle Rd, Unit D1A
Burlington, ON L7M 4C6
 
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Intersection Walkers Line and Upper Middle Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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