Employment Solutions

Elevator Pitch Workshop
2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Take your cold calls to the next level. Learn how to introduce yourself to employers in a way that will WOW them.
Making a first impression is a very important part of the job search process. In this workshop you will learn how to create a 30 second introduction for yourself to any employer. This will help with follow ups for applications and building confidence to help you find your next job.
This session will be lead by Employment Solutions staff over Zoom and be able to answer your questions throughout the presentation. They will also provide information about Employment Solutions free employment advising available to job seekers in Niagara.
To register please click here.

Job Retention Workshop
2021-02-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
There are many tips for maintaining your new job and maintaining a professional image.
Getting a job can be hard enough, but keeping it can seem even harder in today’s economy. However, if you want to keep your job, then you have to work on having the qualities of a model employee, having a passion for what you do, and being respectful to your boss, coworkers, and customers.
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Applying for Jobs Online Workshop
2021-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Applying for jobs on line is the most common way we apply for work now. This workshop will show you the best practices, techniques and other hazards you should avoid when applying for work online. Every website and job posting you are viewing while job searching are not created equally and ensuring your investing your valuable time on the right ones is important. Be a better online job searcher and protect yourself online at the same time.
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Working with Employment Solutions Info Session
2021-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
This info session will give you a chance to talk directly to an Employment Solutions Staff to learn more about our services and how can we help accelerate your job search. Working with clients with one-on-one meetings with our Employment Advisors, access to training and workshops, job leads and job development.
Register for the workshop and see how we can help you get your next job.
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Accenture Info Session
2021-01-20 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Do you want to know what Accenture does and why it’s an amazing place to work? Find out how to submit a successful application to launch your career with Accenture.
Click here to register now!

Hiring 120+ Positions
Customer Care Positions – $16.54 Starting Wage + $1000 Signing Bonus
Team Manager Positions
Reporting Senior Analyst Position

Top Notch Job Fair
2020-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Top Notch has teamed up with Employment Solutions to recruit Customer Service Representatives for their St. Catharines employer through our upcoming Job Fair.
Job description details for this role can be found on the Employment Solutions Job Board. Space is limited; only 10 spots available. Once you have registered for the job fair, you will be contacted with your interview time and zoom link. You are welcome to apply for the Customer Service Representative position on our job board if you are unable to attend.
To register for the Job Fair click here.

Accenture Job Fair/Info Session
2020-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
Employment Solutions is providing you with an opportunity to learn more about what is like to work with Accenture.
Do you want to know what Accenture does and why it’s an amazing place to work?
Find out how to submit a success full application to join the team?
Work from home to start and then progress into the 80 King Street St.Catharines Location.
Register to learn more about Accenture and Free Services from Employment Solutions.

McDonald's Virtual Job Fair
2020-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
McDonald’s is opening a new location in Welland on Lincoln Street and is hiring Full Time (Non-Student Positions)
Benefits of Full-Time Work at McDonald’s

Benefits after extended employment
Free uniform
Food discounts
Incentive and bonuses
Exclusive team member events

To be invited to an interview please send your resume to jobs@employment-solutions.org
Interviews will be conducted on Zoom with staff from Employment Solutions and McDonald’s
Interviews will be hosted on Monday August 17th 2020 from 1pm to 4pm

Skills for Steel Program Info Session
2020-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Skills for Steel is a Skills Advance Ontario Project that trains local people with the technical, essential and employ-ability skills
Employment Solutions with be co-hosting an info session with the YMCA about the Skills for Steel Program. Where attendees will learn more about this great opportunity to learn skills to work in the Steel Industry in Niagara.

Up to 8 weeks industry training in the Steel Industry
Connections to the industry
Certificate of Recognition
Opportunity for paid job placement (4-12 weeks)
Opportunity for permanent employment
Support from Employment Coaches

Who is Eligible?

Unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week or living on low household income
+18 years old
Not in School
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Interested in a career in the Steel Industry

Register on Eventbrite

NWEC Computer Technology Career Launch Info Session
2020-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Launch your new career with confidence with Niagara Woman’s Enterprise Centre.
This 8-week training and professional development program delivers an introduction to leading edge careers in technology for women. Certifications in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), and gain proficiency in digital and technical literacy while exploring your career options. Placement and Employment opportunities available.
Courses are Online Modules and Independent Learning (Days or Evenings) from September 15th to November 5th 2020.
Join us for the info session to learn more about your next great opportunity.
Register via Eventbrite

Community Living Port Colborne/Wainfleet Hiring Info Session
2020-08-12 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Community Living Port Colborne-Wainfleet is hiring Support Persons to support People with Disabilities living in their homes.

Community Living Port Colborne-Wainfleet is running an info-session with Employment Solutions to provide more info about their roles and the jobs with the organization.
Opportunities include:
• Apprenticeships
• Benefits
• Union workplace
• Great training
• Great pay
• Great teams
• Great atmosphere
Register via Eventbrite

YWCA Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship Program Info Session
2020-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
The YWCA of Hamilton has partnered with Niagara College and Employment Solutions to provide woman an opportunity to gain a new career as a Machinist. The info session will be held on Zoom and you can register at https://ywcapreapprenticeshipinfosession.eventbrite.ca. Any further questions call us at 905-788-3751

*CANCELLED* Online Job Applications
2020-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St, Welland, Ontario, L3C 7L7, Canada
Are you applying to jobs and never hearing back? Or worse, getting strange responses from companies that don’t seem to exist?
A how to do it right workshop to increase your chances of getting hired. Free!
Please call 289-488-1800 to register.
Location: 800 Niagara St., Seaway Mall, Welland

*CANCELLED Safe Food Handling - Certificate
2020-04-28 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
This certificate will provide the learner the general principals of safe food handling including topics such as public health legislation, food microbiology, food allergies, temperature controls, cross contamination, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitizing.
Cost: $50.00
Certificate is valid for 5 years
Please call 905-788-3751 to register.
Downtown Location: 825 Ontario Rd., Rose City Plaza, Welland

*CANCELLED* First Aid/CPR-Level C/AED - Certificate
2020-04-23 - 2020-04-24 | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
Standard First Aid
Designed to meet Industry, business and government requirements. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) is a life saving technique that is revolutionizing first aid and pre-hospital cardiac care.
(If your certificate is close to expiry, you can register to refresh your certification, only 1 day of training required and cost is $90)
*Two day Course
Cost: $115.00
Please call 905-788-3751 to register.
Location: 825 Ontario Rd. – Rose City Plaza, Welland from 9:00am to 4:30pm

*CANCELLED* Healthy Mind, Healthy Life CBT Group *preregistration required
2020-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
*FREE. “Healthy Mind, Healthy Life” is a practical program that supports individuals with learning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools and skills to reduce symptoms of depression. Details: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of depression.
*Preregistration required, please contact Stephanie 905 937 7731 ext. 3478* – no referral necessary, no fee to participate.
Where: Employment Solutions, 825 Ontario Rd., Rose City Plaza, Welland.
When: Wednesday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm (modules run from March 4 2020 to May 20 2020).

*CANCELLED* WHMIS 2015 GHS Training
2020-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St, Welland, Ontario, L3C 7L7, Canada
WHMIS 2015 GHS Certificate training will provide the learner:
The meaning of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and how it works
The responsibilities of the supplier, employer and worker
The classes of hazardous materials
The effects of hazardous materials
Appropriate emergency responses for a variety of hazardous materials
How to read and interpret standardized WHMIS labeling, marking and other identification methods
How to read and interpret WHMIS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to improve safe working conditions and safe work practices

Please call 289 488 1800 to register.
Seaway Mall Location: 800 Niagara Street, Welland

Healthy Mind, Healthy Life CBT Group *preregistration required
2020-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada

Niagara College Exploration and Information Session
2020-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
With more and more occupations requiring advanced education, a college degree is critical to your success. Consider studying an investment for a better future. Join Employment Solutions and Niagara College for an informative exploration session. Meet with a school representative and discuss your future at Niagara!
Please contact Employment Solutions at 905 788 3751 to register.

WHMIS 2015 GHS Training
2020-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
WHMIS 2015 GHS Certificate training will provide the learner:
The meaning of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and how it works
The responsibilities of the supplier, employer and worker
The classes of hazardous materials
The effects of hazardous materials
Appropriate emergency responses for a variety of hazardous materials
How to read and interpret standardized WHMIS labeling, marking and other identification methods
How to read and interpret WHMIS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to improve safe working conditions and safe work practices

Please call 905-788-3751 to register.
825 Ontario Rd., Welland, Rose City Plaza.

Online Job Applications
2020-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
Are you applying to jobs and never hearing back? Or worse, getting strange responses from companies that don’t seem to exist? Our experienced trainer will provide you with vital information that will help you get found. Free!
Please call 905-788-3751 to register.
Downtown Location: 825 Ontario Rd., Rose City Plaza, Welland

CANCELLED Safe Food Handling - Certificate
2020-03-31 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada

CANCELLED DSBN Cashier and Customer Service Training *registration required
2020-03-26 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
*FREE. Learn these necessary skills: communicating with customers, using a point of sale (POS) system, friendly customer service, building rapport with customers, using debit and credit methods of payment, scanning merchandise quickly and accurately. Earn a certificate upon completion! Registration is required – call to register: 905 788 3751.
Course Start/End date: March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th (three-week consecutive training).
When: Thursdays from 1pm – 3:30pm.
Where: Employment Solutions, 825 Ontario Rd., Rose City Plaza, Welland. Where:

CANCELLED DSBN Microsoft Excel Training *registration required
2020-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
*FREE. Learn how to use Microsoft Excel. Complete training independently or as part of a group – you decide what works best. Complete all in-class activities and a final assessment and receive a certificate of completion. Registration is required – please call to confirm: 905 788 3751.
Training Dates: March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th (three-week consecutive training).
When: Thursdays from 9am-12pm.
Where: Employment Solutions, 825 Ontario Rd., Rose City Plaza, Welland.

CANCELLED Healthy Mind, Healthy Life CBT Group *preregistration required
2020-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada

CANCELLED Contact North Online Learning
2020-03-25 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
Get a degree, diploma or certificate, or upgrade your skills through online learning, without leaving your community. Visit your local online learning centre and receive information on obtaining:

an Ontario college certificate or diploma
a university degree
a high school diploma or equivalency
literacy skills
free online life skills, work skills, personal development and business skills courses
pre-employment, workplace and post-secondary training
application assistance for post-secondary education and OSAP
and much more, all online and with support from our centre staff

WHERE: Employment Solutions, 825 Ontario Rd., Rose City Plaza, Welland
WHEN: Wednesday, February 26 2020 from 9:30am-4:00pm

CANCELLED First Aid/CPR-Level C/AED - Certificate
2020-03-23 - 2020-03-24 | Employment Solutions, Rose City Plaza, 825 Ontario Rd, Welland, Canada
