Career Planning
Finding a Career Fit
Work with our qualified counselors to help you find a career fit! Counselors will help you increase your self-awareness, develop a targeted résumé, and prepare a job search strategy to get the job using a variety of different approaches and tools.
Laid off? Need a new start?
The Ontario Government’s “Better Jobs Ontario” initiative can provide funding up to $28,000.00 in order to help with tuition, books, basic living allowance and other needs, to qualifying individuals.
For more information, click here or talk to one of our Employment Specialists who would be happy to assist you and answer any questions.
Career Resources
Ontario Job Futures
Provides information on current trends and future outlooks for around 200 occupations common to Ontario.
Learn MoreEmployment Profile
Provides information about graduate outcomes and satisfaction to help people choose programs at Ontario's publicly-funded colleges.
Learn MoreOntario Skills Passport
Provides descriptions of Essential Skills and work habits important for success in work, learning and life.
Learn MoreJob Development
We offer job development and placement support to help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. Our expert Job Developers work with many employers from different industries to help meet their needs of employing skilled candidates, while focusing and working with the jobseeker to help enhance their skills, motivation, availability, and ability to do the job.
Benefits of Job Development:
- Finding and developing workplace training and employment opportunities
- Job preparation activities including job skills training and workplace orientation
- Assistance with job searching in the area of occupational interests (preparing resumes and cover letters, employment applications, licenses, etc.)
- Assistance with necessary job training and/or employment placement supports (transportation to work, work supplies, clothing, telephone expenses, certification charges, etc.)
- Job shadowing and job trials
- On-the-job training and job retention supports (job coaching, job monitoring and interventions to assist jobseekers and employers)
Looking for work? Join the club!
Discover endless opportunities with Spark's Help Wanted Club!
Join us every Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm for valuable connections and support.
No registration required!
Looking to unlock the keys to crafting a winning resume and cover letter for a successful job application? Join the Help Wanted Club’s weekly workshop.
Our Help Wanted Club offers:
- Interactive workshops on various topics each week
- Expert guidance for your job search
- Direct networking opportunities with employers
- Engaging guest speakers to inspire and educate
- FREE of charge
Our expert job coach will lead you through the intricacies of resume mechanics and application strategies, empowering you to tailor each submission to perfection.
CareerLabsVR
Try a job before investing in the time and training needed to pursue that career.
Spark Employment Services partnered with CareerLabsVR to offer just that - exploration simulations that allow you to gain insight into experiences you would encounter “on the job.”
Explore over 32 career paths through virtual reality. Perform everyday tasks in hands-on careers, using fully interactive VR from the comfort and safety of an office or classroom.
Simulations offered:
Skilled Trades and Construction
- Automotive Mechanic
- Carpenter
- Construction Welder
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- HVAC Technician
- Industrial Electrician
- Millwright
- Pipefitter
- Plumber
- Residential Electrician
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Stick Welder
Manufacturing and Engineering
- CNC Operator
- Manual Machinist
- Mining Engineering
- Mining Machine Operator
- Process Engineer
- Robotics Technician
- Robotic Welding Operator
- Steel Production Worker
- Quality Assurance Technician
Other Industries
- Aquaculture Technician
- Farm Labourer
- Front Desk Attendant
- Hydroponics Operator
- Line Cook
- Medical Lab Technician
- Plant Geneticist
- Registered Nurse
- Room Attendant
- Truck Driver
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