Societe du developpement economique de Greenstone - Greenstone Economic Development Corporation

The Greenstone Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) fosters and encourages the start-up and operation of successful enterprise in all economic sectors within the Greenstone Region. We are a community-based, non-profit organization administered by a volunteer board of directors representative of the communities within the Greenstone Service area.

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Employment Information

Job Connect
www.confederationc.on.ca

300 Beamish Avenue West
Geraldton, ON  P0T 1M0
Tel: (807)854-0859   Fax: (807)854-0268

Out of school and looking for work? Job Connect offers information on:

  • Careers and occupations
  • Résumé, cover letter and interview assistance
  • Job development placement services
  • Information on Apprenticeships

There are several benefits for Employers, including:

  • Pre-screened candidates, job shadows, trials and placements
  • Training subsidies and on-the-job support
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Service Canada
www.servicecanada.gc.ca

208 Beamish Avenue West
Geraldton, ON  P0T 1M0
Tel: (807)854-0635   Fax: (807)854-0335

Service  Canada's  targeted  wage subsidy  programs  provide  employers  with  incentives  to  hire and  provide previously unemployed persons with new skills and valuable employment experience. They also provide access to free job postings through the Job Bank website and free local labour market information.

Human Resources and Social Development Canada  provides services to assist employers with their human resources needs. 

 

More than Words
www.mtwjobassist.ca

203 Main Street
Geraldton, Ontario  P0T 1M0
Ph: (807) 854-1234
Fax: (807) 854-2522

100 King Street
Longlac, ON  P0T 2A0
Tel: (807)876-4222
Fax: (807)876-1034

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More than Words offers:

  • Employment counseling, resume and cover letter assistance, Workshops

  • Job Search Centre with Internet access

  • Assistance in applying for funding for Training, Self Employment benefts, and Wage Subsidy Programs

Ontario Works
www.mcss.gov.on.ca

1000 Main Street
Geraldton, ON  P0T 1M0
Tel: (807)854-2511   Fax: (807)854-2389

 If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with:

You may also receive health benefits for yourself and your family, including drug and dental coverage. Additional benefits may also be available to you.

 

Ontario Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities
www.edu.gov.on.ca

208 Beamish Avenue Wst
Geraldton, ON  P0T 1M0
Tel:  (807)854-2611   Fax:  (807)854-2612

The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities offers:

  • Pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship and apprenticeship training
  • Employer signing bonuses, tax credits, scholarships
  • Loans for tools program