EO virtual services available during COVID-19 closures
The City of Ottawa Employment Ontario is open virtually!
Our Employment Specialists can help you:
- Write your resume and cover letter
- Prepare for interviews
- Find information on apprenticeships
- Register for free live online employment workshops or call by phone 613-580-2424 ext. 26402
- By offering employers financial incentives to hire you
- Receive financial support for attending online workshops (for youth aged 16-29)
- With online applications for financial help such as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
- Register for online training - Over 150 interactive courses to help you get a job, including:
- Career planning
- Building a resume and cover letter
- Help with networking and interviewing
- Building effective communication, customer service, problem solving, teamwork, and time management skills
Please contact us to find out how we can support you and your job search:
By email: EOreferrals@ottawa.ca
By phone: 613-580-2424 ext. 14372
Online employment workshops
Career Cruising
Try out the amazing Career Matchmaker, and explore and find the career of your dreams.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday September 18, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Building a better résumé
Be better prepared to write an effective resume: Learn how to structure your resume and best describe your work experiences and accomplishments.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday September 1, 2020 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Tuesday September 15, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Tuesday September 29, 2020 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Tuesday September 8, 2020 - In french | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Friday September 25, 2020 - In french | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Acing the interview
Learn how to prepare yourself for an interview and explore common interview questions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday September 2, 2020 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Wednesday September 16, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Wednesday September 30, 2020 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Tuesday September 22, 2020 - In french | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
How to shine in the workplace and keep your job
Learn techniques for being successful in the workplace
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday September 3, 2020 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Thursday September 17, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
How to make the most of a virtual job fair and interview
Learn how to stand out and get noticed in a virtual job fair and interview
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday September 9, 2020 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
| Thursday September 10, 2020 - In french | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
How to apply for City of Ottawa jobs
Learn how to create an external profile in e-recruitment and apply
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday September 4, 2020 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Thursday September 24, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Social Media and job search
Learn how to use Social Media as a job search tool
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday September 23, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |