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Employment Resources 

1. ​Magnet:   https://magnet.today/ (Ryerson University)
Diversity and Inclusion: https://magnet.today/about/diversity-and-inclusion/
Magnet is committed to addressing the unemployment of…persons with disabilities… enables job seekers to privately and securely self-identify as a member of any employment equity group to promote diversity and supporting bias-free recruitment strategies.

2. 
Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN):                https://odenetwork.com/about-us/about-us           
…a professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability


3. March of Dimes Canada:
Employment Services: http://www.modcemploymentservices.ca/
…ensure that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs; leader in matching people who have disabilities with employers seeking qualified job candidates.
 

Employment Services - Durham Region

1. Brain Injury Association of Durham Region (BIAD): 
Community Support- https://biad.ca/services/csc/
850 King Street West, Unit 24, Oshawa 
information@biad.ca; 905-723-2732
…we facilitate the process of getting to/staying connected to community service agencies. Areas can include….employment

2. Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre:  http://www.unemployedhelp.on.ca/
 
3. META Employment Services - https://metaservices.ca/
  • Whitby: 15 Thickson Road North, Unit 6; Phone: 905-725-0087
  • Pickering: By Appointment Only - YMCA Centre, Unit 16, 1550 Kingston Rd.; 905-725-0087
  • Free and low-cost workshops to improve your career prospects
  • Mock interviews to help boost your confidence
  • Assessments to help you identify the career that’s right for you
  • Assistance with resumes, cover letters, job applications, interview prep, networking, and returning to the workforce
 
4. Whitby YMCA Employment and Community Services
https://ymcagta.org/employment-and-immigrant-services/employment-services    
3000 Garden Street, Unit 100A
(905)668-0044; 
memberservices@ymcagta.org
 
5. Agilac: https://agilec.ca/ (formerly Northern Lights Canada)
  • Oshawa - 419 King Street West, Suite 3560, (905) 443-1001
  • Ajax - 250 Bayly Street West Unit 19; (905) 426-8337
  • Vocational Rehab; Free online courses
 
6. Durham Recruiting:
            https://durhamrecruiting.ca/looking-for-a-job/
            info@durhamrecruiting.ca ; 905-579-2950
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Job Search Engines

Set up a profile that potential employers or recruiters can search and you can search job openings posted by employers:
  • Indeed:           https://www.indeed.com/hire
  • Linked in:        https://ca.linkedin.com/
  • Monster:         https://www.monster.ca/
  • Workopolis:   https://www.workopolis.com/en/
  • Government of Canada Job Bank:  https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home 
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Job Opportunities

College or University
  • If you attended College or University: they often advertise job opportunities on a job board
Professional Associations
  • If you are a part of a professional association or trade: they often communicate any related employment opportunities through newsletters
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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Heads Up! Durham
    • Vision, Mission and Goals
    • Our Team
    • Recognition
    • History
  • Durham Region P.A.R.T.Y. Program
  • What's New
  • Statistics
  • Support
  • Shine a Light on Brain Injury
  • Contact Us
  • Print Media
  • Financial and In-Kind Supporters
  • Get Involved
  • In Their Words