Employment Services and Resources

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Employment

In the Bay of Quinte region, there are many job services that help people reach their job goals in different areas, like industrial and manufacturing, agriculture, retail, construction, finance, health, education, and hospitality. The hotel and restaurant industries are also very busy and growing in this area.

Work Culture in Canada

Moving to Canada for work is an exciting opportunity, but it also means adjusting to a new workplace culture. Learning about Canadian norms and practices can help you fit in better and adjust more quickly to Canadian life.

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Rights and Responsibilities at Work

Working in Canada comes with certain rights and responsibilities for your as a worker. You have legal rights that exist in Ontario and Canada, and you also have responsibilities to uphold at your workplace.

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Employment Services

Employment service agencies are organizations that help people find jobs and improve their work skills. They offer various services, such as career counseling, job search assistance, resume writing help, and interview preparation. These agencies may also provide training programs to help people develop new skills that are in demand by employers. Additionally, they often connect job seekers with local businesses looking to hire.

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Staffing Agencies

A staffing agency is a company that helps businesses find and hire workers for different jobs. They match job seekers with companies that need employees. When someone applies for a job through a staffing agency, the agency will help them prepare for interviews and find a good job that fits their skills. Some staffing agencies specialize in certain industries, like healthcare or technology, while others help with many different types of jobs. The agency may also handle the hiring process and pay the workers, especially if the job is temporary or short-term.

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Employment Resources

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Work in Quinte is a local job listing service that helps match people with jobs only in the Bay of Quinte region. The great thing about this website is that it checks the quality of the job postings and makes sure that employers are reliable before they can post jobs.

Government of Canada Job Bank

Job Bank is the Government of Canada’s top website for finding jobs and learning about the job market. It offers free information about different jobs, like what education you need, what duties you’ll have, how much you can earn, and what job trends are happening. The website helps people look for work anywhere in Canada, choose careers, see which jobs will be needed in the future, and much more.

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Career Fairs

A career fair is an event where employers and job seekers come together to meet and talk. At a career fair, you can learn about different companies, ask questions about job openings, and even apply for jobs on the spot. Employers set up booths or tables with information about their company and the jobs they offer. It’s a great opportunity to network, learn about various careers, and practice talking to potential employers. Career fairs can be very helpful for finding a job and getting to know the job market in your area.

Upskilling and Re-Skilling

Upskilling and reskilling are terms used to describe learning new skills to keep up with changes in the job market or to switch to a different career.

Upskilling: This means learning new skills or improving existing ones to do your current job better or to keep up with new technology and methods. For example, if you work in IT and take a course on the latest programming language, you are upskilling.

Reskilling: This means learning completely new skills to change careers or to do a different job within the same company. For example, if you work in retail and take a course to become a graphic designer, you are reskilling.

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Healthcare Recruitment

The Bay of Quinte Region offers many opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals wanting to practice in our community.

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Site Search

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Quinte West is located on the Bay of Quinte at the mouth of the Trent River, serving as the gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway which connects Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario. Boating, fishing and other watersport activities are very popular here. This community has a mix of urban and rural living, with an abundance of opportunities to get outdoors and active in the parks and green spaces.