Searching for a job? There are free employment support programs across the city!
We’re here to help – connect with us for more information.
Employment Services
- have job search resources and information
- support applications to Better Jobs Ontario (training funding program)
- offer workshops and training – like job searching, resume building and WHMIS
- can offer assisted services – like assisted job search and on-the-job training
- supports people that are unemployed and/or receiving social assistance
Are you a practitioner and want to make a referral to Employment Services? If so, referring is easy. A formal referral form isn’t needed.
A formal referral can be any of the following
- In-person referral (client visits the program)
- Intake appointment booked
- Direct contact by email, phone, text, etc.
- Targeted outreach presentation
For more information, review the Hamilton Referral Protocol – Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Employment Service Providers.
Employment Ontario Service Providers
Downtown
Collège Boréal (serving the Francophone population of Ontario) – located in Jackson Square Mall
905-544-9824 | jobshamilton@collegeboreal.ca
Employment Hamilton (67 & 77Victoria Ave S., downtown)
905-522-4902 | info@employmenthamilton.com
Wesley Employment Services (52 Catharine St. N.)
289-396-5864 | employment.services@wesley.ca
YMCA Employment Services (23 Main St. E., 427 Dundas St. E. in Waterdown)
905-540-9679 | yesjobs@ymcahbb.ca
2 locations in the Hamilton area. One located in Downtown Hamilton and in the other in Waterdown. They offer support and guidance for jobseekers looking to connect with the labour market or training opportunities. Walk in appointments are available weekly. Get assistance with career assessments, job search activities, resumes, social media profiles, interview skills, mock interviews, information about and access to apprenticeships and Better Jobs Ontario.
East Hamilton
Mohawk College – Community Employment Services (2 locations – 135 Fennell Ave W., Room J137, 163 Centennial Parkway North)
905-575-2177 | ces@mohawkcollege.ca
Community Employment Services provides free job search support for members of the community who are seeking employment and/or training. They offer Employer Panels, Resume Refresher Sessions, Power of Possible Workshop Series, Better Jobs Ontario Information Sessions, Job Placements, LinkedIn Learning and more.
Mountain
Amity Goodwill – Goodwill Career Centre ( 1050 Upper Gage Ave.)
905-526-8488 | employmentservices@goodwillonline.ca
Mohawk College – Community Employment Services (2 locations – 135 Fennell Ave W., Room J137, 163 Centennial Parkway North)
905-575-2177 | ces@mohawkcollege.ca
Community Employment Services provides free job search support for members of the community who are seeking employment and/or training. They offer Employer Panels, Resume Refresher Sessions, Power of Possible Workshop Series, Better Jobs Ontario Information Sessions, Job Placements, LinkedIn Learning and more.
VPI Working Solutions (1051 Upper James St.)
905-387-2220 | infohamilton@vpi-inc.com
Employment Programs for People with Disabilities
Downtown
Agilec (1685 Main Street West)
905-667-0761 | Hamilton@agilec.ca
Do you have a disability and want to find work? We are a trusted partner in understanding disabilities, knowing the labour market, and connecting people to jobs. We work with you 1 to 1 to help you
- connect to employers with job matching support, n-the-job training and work-related accessible supports
- create realistic, individualized action plans
- develop resumes, cover letters and a social media presence
- prepare and practice for interviews
- assist with career decision making
- access training and education
- get labour market information and resources
Amity Goodwill – Goodwill Career Centre (225 King William St.)
905-526-8488 | employmentservices@goodwillonline.ca
Community Living Hamilton (225 King William St.)
905-528-0281
Lawson Ministries (533 Main St. E.)
905-527-6212 | hello@lawsonministries.org
PATH Employment (31 King Street East)
905-528-6611 | reception@pathemployment.com
Mountain
March of Dimes (1550 Upper James St.)
1-833-612-6632 | es@marchofdimes.ca
Other Employment Support Programs
The Career Foundation (110 James Street South) – specialized programs for youth and people with disabilities
Immigrants Working Centre (multiple locations)
905-529-5209
NPAAMB Indigenous Youth Employment & Training (335 Barton St. E.)
289-219-3910 | yso_ham2@npaamb.com
YWCA Skills Development and Training (75 MacNab Street South)
905-522-9922
