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Program: Community Employment Services - St Thomas
Organizations: Fanshawe College
St Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus
Phone Numbers: 519-637-9876
Fax: 519-637-6447
Email: cesstt@fanshawec.ca
Website: www.fanshawec.ca/about-fanshawe/locations/st-thoma...
Address: Elgin Centre
417 Wellington St, Unit 138
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5J5
Intersection: Wellington St and Highview Drive
Location: St Thomas (Elgin Mall)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: John Griffiths - Manager
jgriffiths@fanshawec.ca
Janet Cyr - Office Administrator
jcyr@fanshawec.ca
Service Description: Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
assessment of skills, interests and abilities
  • job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
  • information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
  • help in maintaining employment
  • information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario - Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
  • training program must demonstrate good job prospects
  • financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
  • matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
  • support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant - The ministry is transitioning to a re-designed Canada Ontario Job Grant model with a new delivery approach that enhances efficiency, monitoring, and employer support. Applications that were in progress when approvals were paused cannot be assessed under the current program. Employers will have an opportunity to reapply under the re-designed program guidelines.
Fees: None
Application: Call to arrange interview* for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit employmentontario.ca
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better jobs Ontario Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers

Assisted services - Supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services for people who are unemployed and out of school

Youth Job Link - Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada

Residency Requirements: St Thomas and area
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: St Thomas and area

This information was last completely updated on: 3-2-2026


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