Employment placement is a chance for you to get the help you need to search for a job. With our help you can broaden your awareness of the job market and gain job referrals. Job searching is your responsibility but with our help we can market jobs with local employers and assist you in applying for employment.

The Employment Placement Program will use Ontario Works participants of Haldimand and Norfolk Counties resumes (click here to email us your resume) and skills for job matching. When a job order is received from local employers, the Employment Placement Coordinator will ensure the employer's needs are met.  This may include human resources supports such as screening Ontario Works participants, scheduling interviews, providing Workplace Safety Insurance Benefits and or training dollars.

Employment Placement with Incentive (“EPI”) can offer an employer financial incentive, human resources support and/or Workplace Safety Insurance Benefits for the first six months of your employment. This is a great reason for an employer to hire you. Ask your Employment Case Manager for an EPI letter to tell possible new employers about these extra bonuses that may be available if they hire you.

Please be assured that when you accept employment the employer will respect your confidentiality with all matters related to your involvement with the Ontario Works program.

When you gain employment you may be eligible for employment start up monies. This can help you purchase the necessary work clothing, work boots, uniforms, etc.  You may also be eligible for the NCBS Extended Health Program for Families. This program is a continuation of prescription and medical supply coverage during the first six months after you have successfully gained employment. Please contact the NCBS Representative to see if you qualify.

Self Employment

Do you have a business idea? Do you have the motivation and drive to make the idea a reality? Are you currently running a business on a part-time basis and would like to explore the idea of “growing” your business into a full-time job? We can help you.

Ontario Works and Self-Employment Development Agencies can help you develop a business plan, market your new business, show you how to account for your business, and develop the necessary skills to make your new business a success.

With your willingness to succeed and our income support we can work together for your financial victory.

For further information on other Employment Supports please click here.

Please click here to view or print a copy of our Employment Placement brochure.

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