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
Please register for workshops 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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday April 1, 2021 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Friday April 23, 2021 | 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 April 6, 2021 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Monday April 12, 2021 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Wednesday April 14, 2021 - In French | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Monday April 26, 2021 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Friday April 30, 2021 - In French | 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 April 7, 2021 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Tuesday April 20, 2021 - In French | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday April 21, 2021 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday April 27, 2021 | 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 April 8, 2021 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Thursday April 22, 2021 | 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 April 13, 2021 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
| Thursday April 15, 2021 - In french | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
How to apply for City of Ottawa jobs
Learn how to create an external profile in e-recruitment and apply
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday April 9, 2021 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Thursday April 29, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|
Apprenticeship workshop
Learn about skilled trades and apprenticeship
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday April 16, 2021 | 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 April 19, 2021 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |