Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Program: YMCA Employment Services - Owen Sound
Organization: YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
Description of Services: Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
  • assessment of skills, interests and abilities
  • 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of client groups

Better Jobs Ontario - Skills training and financial support for laid off worker:

  • 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

Resource centres in Owen Sound and Hanover are equipped with computers, printers, internet, photocopier, fax and telephone

Appointments also available in Hanover, Durham, Dundalk Flesherton, Markdale, Meaford and Thornbury * call to book an appointment
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Varies per program
Application: Drop in, call, or email
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Grey County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-371-9222
Fax: 519-371-9224
Email: employment@osgb.ymca.ca
Website: www.ymcaowensound.on.ca/employment/employment-prog...
Address: 290 9th St E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 1N7
Map
Intersection: 3rd Ave E and and 9th St E
Location: North Grey
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Matt Shute - Director, Community Initiatives and Employment Services

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: May 14, 2025