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. We are one of many local Employment Ontario providers. Visit the Employment Ontario website to search for a location near you.
As COVID-19 recovery continues, Community Services is re-opening its Welcome Spaces and resuming in-person service. However, things look a little different as we work together to stay healthy. Find out what you should know before you visit.
Support for job seekers
Are you looking for work, or looking to start a career change? Our Employment Ontario team can:
- Connect you to employers
- Help you develop workplace skills
- Refer you to training, education and upgrading, volunteer opportunities, and personal counselling
Our employment facilitators offer free personalized support and resources for you to learn at your own pace.
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Job postings
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We work with many local employers who have urgent hiring needs. Visit our online job board to sign up to have job opportunities emailed to you as they are posted.
You can find other job opportunities in the region at www.findyourjob.ca. The map feature on this site can show you how far the job is from your place. You can also use filters to search for jobs based on your skills and experience.
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| Individual appointments |
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Our employment counsellors can meet with you to provide support with:
- Career planning
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Interview preparation
- Job search tips and techniques
- Ongoing support
Request an appointment
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| Training and workshops |
Workshops
Employment webinar series: Empowering your job search
Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Register now
Join a free webinar series to empower your job search. Through a series of nine webinars, our team of employment counsellors will help you:
- Improve your response rate for job applications
- Find trustworthy job searching sites
- Avoid getting overwhelmed during a job search
- Avoid common resume mistakes
- Get access to hot jobs and find out who's hiring in Waterloo Region
This series is suited for people who need help with job searching or who are looking to improve their job searching skills.
Training opportunities
Employment Ontario health and safety courses
| Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) |
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The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires certain organizations to comply with mandatory standards that remove and prevent barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities. The regulations include standards around information and communication, employment, and transportation. Each of these standards have requirements that must be met. This course will help you learn about the requirements and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Conducting Investigations |
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Failure to properly investigate a workplace health and safety incident can be costly. This course will teach you how to investigate the incident, analyze information you gather, make recommendations, and take corrective actions.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Health and Safety Representative |
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This course covers the fundamentals of workplace health and safety including HSR responsibilities and duties,
legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), hazard recognition and control,
workplace inspection and investigation techniques and prevention resources. This training can help participants
to fulfil their responsibilities as an HSR and to be an effective role model in the workplace protecting co-workers
through the promotion of health and safety.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Infection Control |
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Some workers have an increased risk of contracting an infectious disease due to the nature of their job and/or work environment. This course offers prevention and control measures that will assist in protecting workers from occupational exposure to infectious diseases.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Ladder Safety |
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This course is a practical introduction to working safely with ladders (step, extension, and fixed ladders). It focuses on inspection before use, proper set up, and how to work safely while on the ladder.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Manual Material Handling |
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Some workplaces require manual material handling (MMH): lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, holding, or restraining. When this work exceeds a worker's physical capabilities, serious injuries can result. Learn how to prevent MMH injuries by developing the skills needed to identify and control risk factors associated with this work.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Slips, Trips and Falls |
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This course helps participants understand the causes of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace, and offers practical ways to prevent these injuries. It is open to workers, managers, supervisors, joint health and safety committees, and health and safety representatives.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) |
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Employers must provide their employees with information about hazardous products in the workplace and education programs to reduce injuries and illnesses. The course on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) teaches employees about hazardous products or chemicals they may be exposed to at work. It covers the requirements of WHMIS to keep you safe.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Workplace Inspections |
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Inspections are an essential element of health and safety. This course will teach you how to effectively prepare, conduct, and document workplace inspections. You will learn about the hazards found during an inspection and about the importance of inspection reports and follow-up.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Workplace Violence and Harassment |
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Workplace violence and harassment is a serious issue. This course teaches participants how to ensure they and others in their workplace are protected, including how to identify, assess, and prevent workplace violence and harassment.
Register for this course through the following providers (and enter site code 4273A when prompted):
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| Learn at your own pace |
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If you prefer to learn at your own pace, below are some tip sheets to help you with your resume, your job application, and the interview process.
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Support for employers
Please see the Coronavirus Resources for Workplaces for guidance on how to lower the potential impact of COVID-19 on your workplace.
If you are hiring or are looking to expand your team, we can help you recruit qualified applicants. Email us to get started.
