Ontario Works

Connecting Employees with Employers

Ontario Works is an employment agency designed to help individuals to get back to work and achieve self-sufficiency as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Our County of Renfrew Social Services team is eager to work hand in hand with clients to provide support while they are temporarily out of work.

Ontario Works provides financial and employment assistance to people in financial need. Our team works closely with clients to connect them to their community, to important job skills and training, and to the local job market. Ontario Works provides increased resources to enable clients to find the shortest route to employment.

Mandatory Literacy Assessment

A short language and math screening assessment may be given to clients at any time while they are on Ontario Works.
If a client does not have his or her grade 12 or equivalent, they will be given the assessment after the Information Session. This is not a pass or fail test, but rather an assessment of skills and will not affect eligibility. After the assessment, clients will be able to review their results with an Ontario Works Agent to help develop or update their participation plan.

If it looks like their literacy skills may be a barrier to getting or keeping a job, the Ontario Works Agent may refer the client to a literacy professional to determine (with the client’s input) what type of literacy training plan is best for them (one-on-one, group, part-time, etc). This assessment is the first step to assist wtih developign a client's employment goals.

Employment/Job Placements

This program is designed to assist Ontario Works clients secure paid employment. Consists of matching clients to employers ensuring a “best fit” for both parties. Supports and incentives to clients and employers. Provision of employment related expenses to the client, as well as child care expenses. Guidance and assistance to clients who wish to start their own business (self employment).

Ontario Works is the new way of delivering social and employment support services. The program brings financial assistance and employment support services together to foster client independence while providing an opportunity to contribute in the community.

About Us

The Community Services department of the County of Renfrew delivers the Ontario Works program to approximately 1,100 clients on a monthly basis from two main sites and two satellite offices strategically located in the County. The main site locations are situated in Pembroke and Renfrew. The satellite offices are in Killaloe, and Arnprior. The Ontario Works Program, a target-base funded initiative, focuses on encouraging client forward movement towards financial independence by employing the following strategies: Employment Supports (resume preparation, information sessions), Community Participation Placements, and Employment Placements.

Locations:

Pembroke:
141 Lake Street (Phone: 613-732-2601)

Killaloe:
1 John Street (Phone: 613-757-0770)

Renfrew:
450 O'Brien Road, Suite 104 (Phone: 613-433-9846)

Arnprior:
100 Madawaska Boulevard (Phone: 613-623-5426)

 

 

 

 

County of Renfrew
Phone: 613-735-7784
Fax: 613-735-2081
info@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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