Employment Assistance Services
Access free services to help you find, obtain, or maintain employment.
Delivered by official language minority communities (OLMC) organizations across Canada, these employment services support people living in these communities and complement the services delivered by provincial and territorial governments.
Types of services
Employment Assistance Services provide free support to help you prepare for, find, and keep a job. Services vary by provider and may be offered in person or online.
Job search and career support
Help with preparing your resume, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and exploring career options.
Personalized guidance
One on one support from an employment counsellor to set goals, build an action plan, and access specialized services if needed.
Tools and practical resources
Access to jobs search tools, labour market information, computers or Internet, and other resources to support your job search.
Providers may be able to help cover childcare, transportation, or other costs so you can participate in job search activities. Contact a local provider to learn more.
Eligibility
Who this is for
These services are for members of official language minority communities:
- Francophones living outside Quebec
- Anglophones living in Quebec
Who can access these services
To be eligible, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- be a Canadian citizen
- be a permanent resident
- be a refugee authorized to work in Canada
These services are not available to temporary residents and international students.
If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria, visit Job Bank to find employment services near you.
Find a service provider
Find free job supports in your area. Local providers can help you with your job search and move forward in your career.
Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario – Conseil régional des Mille-Îles
The Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario – Conseil régional des Mille-Îles (ACFOMI) provides employment assistance services for Francophones aged 15 to 29 in Kingston and the Thousand Islands region. The organization supports youth through personalized career guidance and career development services, as well as workshops, resume‑writing clinics, and interview practice sessions.
- Address:
- 1300 Bath Road, Kingston, ON K7M 4X4
- Telephone:
- 613‑546‑7863
- Email:
- info@acfomi.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (ACFOMI)
Association franco‑yukonnaise
The Association franco‑yukonnaise (AFY) supports Francophone job seekers through individualized support services, job search assistance, career guidance, skills development, and sustainable integration into the labour market. The organization also offers counseling, case management, and self‑directed services to facilitate integration into the territory’s labour market.
- Address:
- 302 Strickland St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2K1
- Telephone:
- 867‑668‑2663
- Email:
- accueil@afy.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (AFY) (French only)
Black Community Resource Centre
The Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC) supports English‑speaking Black Quebecers and newcomers through tailored employment services, skills development, and personalized job search assistance. The organization helps clients overcome systemic barriers, strengthen their employability and access meaningful employment opportunities.
- Address:
- 6767 Côte‑des‑Neiges Rd, Suite 497, Montreal, QC H3S 2T6
- Telephone:
- 514‑342‑2247
- Email:
- info@bcrcmontreal.com
- Website:
- Explore employment services (BCRC)
Carrefour Nunavut
Carrefour Nunavut supports Francophone job seekers by offering career guidance, personalized assistance, and employer connections. The organization also provides counseling and case management to facilitate integration into the northern labour market.
- Address:
- Building 723, Iglulik Drive, Iqaluit NU X0A 3H0
- Telephone:
- 867‑979‑2800 / 1‑844‑532‑9383
- Email:
- jobs@carrefournunavut.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Carrefour Nunavut)
Centre communautaire francophone de Sarnia‑Lambton
The Centre communautaire francophone de Sarnia‑Lambton (CCFSL) supports Francophone job seekers through employability services, workshops, and personalized support. The organization also offers consultation and job placement services to promote successful workplace integration.
- Address:
- 901 The Rapids Parkway, Suite 3, Sarnia, ON N7S 6K2
- Telephone:
- 519‑541‑0207
- Email:
- info@ccf-sarnia.com
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CCFSL) (French only)
Centre for Community Settlement, Support and Guidance
The Centre for Community Settlement, Support and Guidance (CESOC) supports Francophone job seekers, particularly newcomers, women, and racialized individuals, through career guidance, counseling, and one‑on‑one support services. The organization also assists employers with hiring Francophone and bilingual workers.
- Address:
- 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suite 107, Ottawa, ON K1K 3A7
- Telephone:
- 613‑248‑1343
- Email:
- emploi@cesoc.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CÉSOC)
Chaya Mushka Seminary
The Chaya Mushka Seminary supports young English‑speaking women through career planning, employment counseling and job placement services. The institution helps clients develop practical skills, build professional readiness and access employment opportunities tailored to their needs as they prepare for the job market.
- Address:
- 5115 Vezina St, Montreal, QC H3W 1C2
- Telephone:
- 514‑543‑5446
- Email:
- seminary@theseminary.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Chaya Mushka Seminary)
Collège Boréal
Collège Boréal leads and coordinates the Naviguer vers l’emploi project, a provincial network providing employment support services to Francophones in Ontario. Delivered across multiple sites, the project offers guidance, career orientation, and connections with employers to facilitate integration into the labour market.
- Address:
- 21 Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury, ON P3A 6B1
- Telephone:
- 705‑525‑4776
- Email:
- nve-nte@collegeboreal.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Collège Boréal)
Collège La Cité
Collège La Cité supports job seekers through coaching, workshops, and personalized assistance with resume writing and interview preparation. The organization also offers services to employers to support their recruitment processes and connect them with qualified talent.
- Address:
- 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, ON K1K 4R3
- Telephone:
- 613‑742‑2483
- Email:
- emploi-coop@lacitec.on.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Collège La Cité) (French only)
Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation
Through the Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI), Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC) and its partners across Quebec support English speaking Quebecers in finding jobs. EASCDI connects employers, job seekers, and employment organizations to help address labour market needs.
- Address:
- 1493 Route 138, P.O. Box 90013, Huntingdon, QC J0S 1H0
- Telephone:
- 1‑888‑641‑9912
- Email:
- info@cedec.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CEDEC)
Conseil économique du Nouveau‑Brunswick / Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité du Nouveau‑Brunswick
The Conseil économique du Nouveau‑Brunswick (CÉNB) / Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité du Nouveau‑Brunswick (RDÉE NB) supports Francophone job seekers through innovative guidance that includes psychometric support complementary to provincial services. The organization facilitates integration into the labour market by offering networking opportunities and privileged access to employers.
- Address:
- 1040 du Parc St, Unit 3, Paquetville, NB E8R 1J7
- Telephone:
- 506‑764‑9876
- Email:
- adminrdeenb@cenb.com
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CÉNB/RDÉE NB) (French only)
Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan
The Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CÉCS) supports Francophones in their professional pathways by offering career guidance, mentoring, case management, and job‑matching services between employers and job seekers. The organization also offers employability workshops and job fairs.
- Address:
- 200–1821 Scarth St, Regina, SK S4P 2G9
- Telephone:
- 306‑566‑6000 / 1‑800‑670‑0879
- Email:
- info@cecs-sk.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CÉCS)
Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle‑Écosse
Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle‑Écosse (CDÉNÉ) supports Francophone job seekers through career guidance, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation. The organization also offers tailored employment support services, including case management, counseling, individualized guidance, and self‑directed services.
- Address:
- 1809 Barrington St, Suite 1104, Halifax, NS B3J 3K8
- Telephone:
- 902 424-7230
- Email:
- info@cdene.ns.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CDÉNÉ)
Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest
The Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest (CDÉTNO) supports Francophone job seekers through career guidance, individualized support, and job search assistance. The organization also offers counseling, case management, and information resources to facilitate integration into the northern labour market.
- Address:
- 5204 50th Ave, Suite 102, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2
- Telephone:
- 867‑873‑5962 / 1‑866‑849‑9139
- Email:
- emplois@cdetno.com
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CDÉTNO)
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM) supports Francophone job seekers through services tailored to their profiles, including counseling, training workshops, job placement, mentoring, and support for credential recognition. Its team of certified counselors also facilitates connections with employers in Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities.
- Address:
- 614 Des Meurons St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2P9
- Telephone:
- 204‑925‑2320 / 1‑800‑990‑2332
- Email:
- cdem@cdem.com
- Website:
- Explore employment services (CDEM)
Emploi Colombie‑Britannique
Emploi Colombie‑Britannique (Emploi CB) supports Francophones and Francophiles in British Columbia in their job search through personalized services, including career guidance, resume support, interview preparation, and connections with employers.
- Address:
- Multiple locations (visit the website)
- Telephone:
- 604‑225‑2000 / 1‑866‑329‑9099
- Email:
- contact@emploicb.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Emploi CB)
Friendship Circle of Quebec
Friendship Circle of Quebec supports English‑speaking youth aged 16 to 30 in Montreal, including individuals with diverse needs, by offering employment assistance, career planning and job placement services. The organization helps participants build practical and social skills, prepare for the job market and connect with local employers.
- Address:
- 4585 Bourret Ave, Montreal, QC H3S 1X1
- Telephone:
- 514‑735‑2255
- Email:
- info@friendshipcircle.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Friendship Circle)
Horizon TNL
Horizon TNL supports Francophones in their professional integration by offering employability services, training workshops, and employer connections to facilitate entry into the labour market.
- Address:
- 151 Crosbie Road, Suite 402, St. John’s, NL A1B 4B4
- Telephone:
- 709‑726‑5976
- Email:
- accueil.sae@horizontnl.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Horizon TNL)
Maison Belfield
Maison Belfield supports the reintegration of Jewish individuals with lived experience of incarceration by offering employment assistance, skills development and personalized guidance. The organization helps clients prepare for job searches, build employability skills and connect with employers committed to inclusive hiring.
- Address:
- 6449 Coolbrook Avenue, Montreal, QC H3X 2N3
- Telephone:
- 514‑735‑9654
- Email:
- info@maisonbelfield.org
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Maison Belfield)
Parallèle Alberta
Parallèle Alberta supports Francophone job seekers through personalized services, including job search assistance, counseling, job placement, self‑directed services, and connections with employers.
- Address:
- 105 12th Ave SE, Suite 340, Calgary, AB T2G 1A1
- Telephone:
- 403‑802‑0880, extension 126
- Email:
- info.capverslemploi@parallele-ab.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Parallèle Alberta)
Pluri-elles Manitoba
Pluri-elles Manitoba provides personalized support to Francophone job seekers, including those facing systemic or intersectional barriers. The organization offers case management, mentoring, self‑directed services, and job placement support.
- Address:
- 420 Des Meurons St, Unit 114, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2N9
- Telephone:
- 204‑233‑1735
- Email:
- direction@pluri-elles.mb.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Pluri-elles Manitoba)
Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité de l’Île du Prince Édouard
Through its Service d’appui à l’emploi, the Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité Île-du-Prince Édouard (RDÉE Î.-P.-É.) supports Francophone job seekers through career guidance, personalized support, skills development, and assistance with job searching. The organization also offers counseling, case management, and facilitates connections with employers.
- Address:
- 48 Mill Road, P.O. Box 7, Wellington, PEI C0B 2E0
- Telephone:
- 902‑854‑3439
- Email:
- sae@rdeeipe.org
- Website:
- Explore employment services (RDÉE Î.-P.-É.)
Société Économique de l’Ontario
Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO) will deliver employment assistance services tailored to the needs of Francophones through a platform powered by artificial intelligence. The project aims to improve access to services, provide guidance and support, and better respond to labour market needs, including in rural and remote regions.
- Address:
- 745 Montreal Road, Suite 210B, Ottawa, ON K1K 0T1
- Telephone:
- 1‑844‑668‑7333
- Email:
- info.ei@seo-ont.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (SÉO)
The Refugee Centre
The Refugee Centre provides tailored employment assistance for refugees, including resume support, interview preparation, job search guidance and access to training. The organization helps newcomers understand the Quebec labour market, overcome employment barriers and connect with employers through personalized services and community partnerships.
- Address:
- 2107 Sainte‑Catherine St W, Suite 100, Montreal, QC H3H 1M6
- Telephone:
- 514‑846‑0005
- Email:
- info@therefugeecentre.org
- Website:
- Explore employment services (The Refugee Centre)
Townshippers’ Association
Townshippers’ Association supports English‑speaking residents of the Eastern Townships by providing employment information, referrals and community resources. The organization helps job seekers access training opportunities and connect with regional employers.
- Address:
- 3355 College Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B8
- Telephone:
- 1‑866‑566‑5717
- Email:
- hello@townshippers.org
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Townshippers’ Association)
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship (YES), in collaboration with a network of English‑speaking organizations across Québec, supports job seekers in finding employment. Services offered online and in person include career counselling, job search strategies, CV and interview preparation, mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and labour market information.
- Address:
- 666 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 700, Montreal, QC H3A 1E7
- Telephone:
- 514‑878‑9788
- Email:
- info@yesmontreal.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (YES)
Zone Emploi 50+
In collaboration with its partners across the country, Zone Emploi 50+ offers intergenerational mentoring, personalized support for job searching for people aged 50 and over, and a certification program for employers who wish to encourage the hiring and recognition of experienced workers.
- Address:
- 450 Rideau St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z4
- Telephone:
- 365‑816‑0050
- Email:
- info@zoneemploi50.ca
- Website:
- Explore employment services (Zone Emploi 50+) (french only)
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