Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Whether you're a job seeker or an employer, Chatham-Kent Jobs is here to support you. Our comprehensive services cater to individuals looking for long-term employment opportunities and businesses seeking talented individuals to join their teams.
Chatham-Kent Jobs
For Job Seekers
Personalized Career Development
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with our experienced job developers. Let us help you find a job that fits your skills, interests and goals.
Whether you're just starting out, looking for a new opportunity or facing challenges finding work, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Here's what you can expect as a job seeker from Chatham-Kent Jobs:
Job Search Assistance: We'll provide guidance to help you with every aspect of your job search. From writing a resume and preparing for interviews to finding job openings and submitting applications, we'll be by your side to offer support and encouragement.
Skills Development: If you're looking to enhance your skills or explore new career paths, we offer workshops to help you reach your full potential.
Employment Placement: We'll connect you to paid job placements in your field of interest.
Financial Assistance: We offer financial assistance to help with transportation costs, work clothing, and other expenses related to finding and starting a job to qualifying job seekers.
Retention Supports: Once you've found a job, our support doesn't end there. We'll continue to provide assistance and follow-up services to help you succeed in your new role and address any challenges you may encounter along the way.
We offer virtual and in-person consultations at various locations for your convenience:
- Employment and Social Services - 435 Grand Avenue West, Chatham
- Blenheim Municipal Service Centre - 35 Talbot St, Blenheim
- Dresden Municipal Service Centre - 485 St George St, Dresden
- Tilbury Municipal Service Centre - 17 Superior St, Tilbury
- Ridgetown Municipal Service Centre - 45 Main St E, Ridgetown
- Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre - 786 Dufferin Ave, Wallaceburg
- The Village Resource Centre – 108 Talbot Rd E, Wheatley
Contact us at 519-351-8573 or ckjobs@chatham-kent.ca to book your appointment.
Employment Resource Services
Our Community Navigators are ready to assist you in person or virtually at Chatham-Kent Public Library locations, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Services include:
- Resume creation, editing, and proofreading
- Cover letter development
- Online job application assistance
- Interview preparation support
- Research on potential employers
- Understanding Labor Market information
Contact us at 519-355-1380 or CKCN@chatham-kent.ca to book your appointment.
Note: Public computers at the library are available for self-directed job searching without an appointment during library hours.
For Employers
Post a Job Opportunity
Are you looking to hire skilled professionals? Feature your employment opportunities and vacancies on the CK Community Job Board and Chatham-Kent Jobs (chathamkentjobs.com). Post your job free of charge. Visit https://employer.chatham-kent.ca/ or contact Employment & Social Services at 519-355-1380 or CKCN@chatham-kent.ca.
Find the Right Employee
Connect with our job developers to receive advice on attracting, recruiting, and retaining the right employees. Whether you are looking for permanent, temporary, part-time, or full-time employees, our job developers can provide you with the right option to fill your vacancies through our job placement program. This service is offered free of cost. Discover financial incentives to offset on-the-job training costs when hiring through our job placement program.
Here's what you can expect as an employer from Chatham-Kent Jobs:
Recruitment and Pre-Screening:
Our program is committed to understanding your unique staffing needs. By participating in the program, your company can benefit from a streamlined and cost-efficient hiring process. Our dedicated team handles the initial recruitment steps, saving your organization valuable time and resources.
Ongoing Support and Communication: Our team remains dedicated to maintaining open lines of communication with you throughout the placement process. We provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth integration of new talent into your organization.
Employee Retention Support: Not only do we help job seekers find employment, we also provide retention support to help them maintain employment with your company.
Financial Incentives: Financial incentives are available to your company to offset the costs associated with hiring and training new employees.
Free Job Marketing: Explore job marketing solutions tailored to your needs like pop up job fairs or reach thousands of job seekers by posting a job opportunity for free to chathamkentjobs.com, the one-stop shop for local job postings and career information.
Schedule a free virtual or in-person appointment, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, by calling 519-351-8573 or emailing ckjobs@chatham-kent.ca.
Chatham-Kent Jobs is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses alike. Let us help you navigate the path to success. Your dream career or ideal employee is just a step away!
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
