Employment Assistance
Ontario Works can assist you prepare for and find a job. A Caseworker and/or Employment Worker will work with you to determine what you need to become employed and help you develop a plan or Participation Agreement based on your skills, experience and circumstances. Financial supports are also available to purchase that you may need to start a job such as work boots, uniforms, safety equipment.
An example of the types of services available to help you find a job are:
- Workshops on looking for work, resume writing, and preparing for an interview
- Information on who is hiring
- Access to basic education or updating skills for a specific work force
Lanark County works together with our local Employment Services:
- Algonquin College - Perth
- ONTRAC – Smiths Falls
- Canadian Career Academy – Carleton Place
- VDMA consulting (Self Employment)
- Lanark-North Leeds Enterprise Centre
- Labour Market Group of Renfrew & Lanark
- Valley Heartland Community Future Development Program
- Adecco, Drake, Personnel People, Manpower
Community Employment Services – Perth
The Factory - Suite 102
40 Sunset Boulevard
Perth, ON K7H 2Y4
Phone: 613-267-1381
Fax: 613.267.1806
ONTRAC – Smiths Falls
52 Abbott St. N Unit 2
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1W3
Phone: 613-283-6978
Fax: 613.283-6850
Canadian Career Academy – Carleton Place
92 Bridge Street
Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P3
Phone: 613-257-3237
Fax: 613.253-5003
Workshop Calendar
Contact our Main Office in Perth 613-267-4200 ext. 2140 or toll free 1-888-952-6275 to register for upcoming workshops!
