Access job postings only found here!Learn how and where to hunt for jobs and many more job search tips!
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We offer free resume and cover letter preparation.
Not sure how to prepare for or what to expect in a job interview? Our employment counsellors can provide all sorts of great tips to help you to be successful! Also check out our interview tips section!
Learn what a safe workplace should be, how to identify hazards as well as the laws around workplace safety in our Safety in the Workplace workshop. Learn about WHMIS and what you need to know about hazardous materials in the workplace in our WHMIS workshop.
A variety of government programs exist to help students gain valuable on the job work experience. Wage subsidy programs provide assistance to employers wishing to provide work experience to students during the summer.
- Ontario Summer Jobs Service (SJS) - Students, local businesses and organizations can find applications here!
- Rural Summer Jobs Service - Ontario Ministry Agriculture
- Ontario Government Regular Summer Student Hiring - Ontario Public Service
- Summer Company program - Provincial program which helps students start up and run their own summer businesses.
- Ontario government summer employment, internships and co-op - Ontario Public Service careers
- Youth Program Jobs - Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
- Ontario Internship Program - Ontario Public Service
- Young Canada Works - Summer Jobs and Internships from Government of Canada
- Student Opportunities - Public Service of Canada
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Service Canada Summer Work Experience program
- Federal Student Work Experience Program - Public Service Commission Canada
- Small Business Internship Program - Industry Canada
- Enrichment and Summer Opportunities - Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities
Student Summer Employment Centre
A successful summer job search starts early! Summer jobs often provide you with an opportunity to develop your skills and investigate your interests and are a great way to get hands on experience and build your resume.
CES Summer Student Centre provides service and support to all seeking employment. Our Student Employment Counsellors can help you prepare for your job search and help you access part time and full time employment opportunities as well as odd jobs and volunteer experience.
Resources and information are available on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, job applications, interview skills and job search techniques.
Come in and register now to access 100’s of jobs and see if you are eligible for our Summer Jobs Service program which provides a $2 wage subsidy to employers which may help you get your foot in the door!
Explore the various career options available with a guiding hand from one of our employment counsellors. More information can be found here.
Don't forget your Social Insurance Number (SIN)! In order to be hired by an employer you will need one. Application can be made at your local Service Canada office.
- Reconnect to Your Future Left school without graduating? Get back on track here!
- Ontario Prospects - annual career planning guide
- Ontario Job Futures
- Ontario School Counsellors Association - includes great career resources
- Woodstock Service Canada Centre for Youth
- Service Canada Job Bank - Search Student Jobs
- TalentEgg -Jobs for students and new grads
- Work Smart Ontario - Ministry of Labour information for new and young workers
- Ontario prospects - Ontario Ministry of Education
- Employer Registry - Connecting Employers & Tomorrow's Workforce - Elgin, Middlesex & Oxford
- Ontario Skills Passport
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
- prevent-it.ca - from WSIB ontario
- Skills Canada
- Experience Canada
- Youth Canada
- Financing your Education - various sources found here
- Junior Achievement
- Youth Zone - Canadian International Development Agency
- Summer Work Student Exchange - Canadian Unity Council
- Katimavik
- Earth Day Scholarship Program
- NEADS - National Educational Association of Disabled Students