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 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
Please register by emailing at EOworkshopreferrals@ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-580-2424 Extension. 26402 with your name, the name and date and time of the workshop you would like to participate in and your contact information. Please register 48 hours / 2 business days prior to the event to allow for processing.
Career Cruising
Try out the amazing Career Matchmaker, and explore and find the career of your dreams.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday January 7, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Friday January 21, 2022 | 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 January 4, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Tuesday January 18, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Monday January 20, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Acing the interview
Learn how to prepare yourself for an interview and explore common interview questions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday January 5, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Wednesday January 19, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday January 25, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Success in the workplace
Tips and tools to help you land the job you want, succeed in the workplace, and move ahead in your career
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday January 6, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Thursday January 20, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday January 13, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
How to apply for City of Ottawa jobs
Learn how to create an external profile in e-recruitment and apply
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
MS Word
Introduction to MS Word
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday January 27, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
MS Excel
Introduction to MS Excel
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday January 17, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Apprenticeship workshop
Learn about skilled trades and apprenticeship
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday January 14, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Getting ready for job search
Learn the importance of self-care in job search and how self-discovery can improve your job search outcomes
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday January 10, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Social Media and job search
How to use Social Media as a job search tool
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday January 26, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Explore your training options
Explore different training options
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday January 12, 2022 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
SAO information session
Learn about our free training program, focused on light and heavy duty cleaning/Hospitality, which includes skills training, workplace skills and job search supports
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday January 11, 2022 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday January 25, 2022 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday January 11, 2022 - in french | 9:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Tuesday January 25, 2022 - in french | 9:00 am to 10:00 am |