The Region of Waterloo offers support to people who are looking for employment or who would like to enhance their skills or develop a new career.
Employment coaching and support
Finding a job or building a new career can be difficult. Our staff can help you make plans to gain education, training, employment, and retain work. We can help you:
- Search for jobs, prepare for interviews and support you with career planning
- Connect you to free counselling sessions (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support recipients only)
- Provide job retention coaching and supports
- Refer you to apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities
Book an appointment with a job facilitator in Kitchener, Cambridge, or Waterloo to get started!
I would like to request an appointment.
Employment resources
Drop in to the Welcome Space at any of our locations below to use a computer, printer, fax, TTY, or open a voice mail box for your job search.
You will also find resources on career planning, the labour market, and opportunities for education and training.
- Waterloo - 99 Regina St. S.
- Kitchener - 235 King St. E.
- Cambridge - 150 Main St.
Stay on top of job openings
Check out our online job board for job openings, career presentations, and job fairs in the community. Sign up to have job opportunities sent straight to your inbox as they are posted. You can also subscribe to our Employment Opportunities and Training e-newsletter to have the list of most recent job postings sent to you weekly.
Workshops and training
The Region offers workshops and training to job seekers to help prepare you for employment. We can help you:
- Learn how to work from home
- Explore options for post-secondary education at Conestoga College
- Complete safety training and other job readiness skills
- Learn job searching techniques and networking
See our calendar of workshops and training for more information and to register.
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