Have questions? Review our FAQ. If you still need assistance, please contact us.
How do I book an appointment to apply for help?
You can either call or send an e-mail ([email protected] – 613-3423-5775 ext: 123) We also have a form you can complete on our web site – once you submit this form, it will be forwarded to Donna Warren our Client Services Manager, who will contact you.
How do I know if I am able to get help from Career Services?
Because we receive partial funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), our mandate ensures we support individuals who are at least 18 years old, have a developmental/intellectual disability and have been deemed eligible for services through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO).
When we are able to, we can offer services to individuals who do not fit our mandate but have a barrier to employment (this means you would need to self-disclose a disability) that makes it difficult to find or keep a job. This decision is determined by how busy our Employment Services team is a any given time.
If you are not sure if you are eligible, call us and together, we can make that decision.
I don’t have any work experience and I don’t know what I want to do, can you help me?
We often help individuals who are new to the world of work and are nervous or uncertain about this next chapter in their life. Career Services utilizes different service paths that are designed to offer learning platforms geared to where a person is on their journey 2 employment. If you are not sure, call and let’s talk.
Can I bring someone to my meeting(s)?
If you feel it would be helpful to have a family member or advocate with you for our consult and/or intake meeting, we will support this decision. Sometimes it is helpful to have someone with you for these meetings, so everyone understands our plan for supporting you on your journey 2 employment.
Do I have to pay Career Services?
No, Career Services is a not for profit that helps job seekers with barriers reach their employment goals.
What kind of Employee would I get when working with Career Services?
Career Services Job Seekers are motivated individuals, our staff pride themselves on giving you employees that are the right fit.
What other supports does Career Services offer?
Career Service offers full employment supports including job coaching, our job coaches have a wealth of experience and can help with training and full on site employment supports.
What kind of training do Job seekers have?
Every Job Seeker is different, however as part of the Career Services on boarding process our Job Seekers receive WHMIS, AODA and Worker 4 Step training.
I am interested in your packaging/pallet manufacturing/employment solutions services for my business, who do I call to get pricing?
Send an email to [email protected] with your requirements and contact information and we will call you to discuss options.
Is there any cost for picking up our business’ cardboard?
Within the Brockville area the pick-up is free. Outside Brockville a small fee is applied for our trucking service. We can provide bins for your cardboard and switch them out on a routine basis.
Will your Dock bays accommodate full size 53ft trailers?
Yes, we have 5 full sized truck bays, as well as 2 ground level bays. We can accommodate up to 14, 53 ft trailers on our site. We also have 2 forklifts to unload/load trailers and 2, 5 ton trucks onsite for delivery and pickups.
Do you offer production manpower for off-site locations?
Yes! We currently have crews of employees working at different sites throughout Brockville area. If your site is located out of Brockville area, we can arrange taxis to transport crews to the required location. This can be arranged for short or long-term work contracts.
We use custom machinery to make our products, can we send our machinery to your location to have your crews operate it?
Yes, we have several customers that have transferred their custom machinery to our location to assemble and package their products. Our building is fully equipped for most power requirements (including 3 phase 600amp). Many jobs are small run production, and we can accommodate this need. We also have trained machine operators, mechanics and machinists that can properly operate and maintain your equipment.
Do you have access to large warehouse areas if we have a one-time large production run?
Yes! Contact us with your needs and we can accommodate, we have close partnerships with local warehouses, trucking services, and staffing to get the job done!
Do you work from a set of Standard Operating Procedures? If so, what are they?
We do. In fact, we have spent over 40 years developing, testing, revising, and codifying them. We have volumes of detailed, industry-specific SOPs, from pharmaceutical, packaged goods, to food service companies.
What types of wood do you use in your pallet building?
We currently only use Heat Treated (HT) Softwood Lumber. However, we can accommodate and build to any specification. Our Lumber suppliers can source any kind of material from non-HT to Hard Wood.
We are looking to hire people for our company, is there a finder’s fee if we hire from your bank of people?
Our facility is focused on training and development to help people obtain work skills, we have no fees or costs for hiring. We actually encourage our staff to apply at many different jobs, and provide them with the supports to be successful.
I would like to work for Career Services production line, how do I apply? What is the process?
We always accept resumes by email [email protected]. Our production needs change all the time, we keep all resumes on file and when we need to hire, we call from the submitted resumes. When we need additional staff, you will also see job postings on the Indeed and Employment and Education Centres (EEC) websites. As jobs become available, we review resumes and select possible candidates, and call successful candidates for an interview.
How will I be paid?
Career Services strives to be a ‘paperless’ organization, our employees are paid weekly via direct deposit.
Can I still apply if I am looking for part-time or weekend work?
Of course. We regularly recruit for several different shifts, and schedules. However, it helps to remain open to and flexible various shifts.
Can I register if I have no work experience?
Of course, everyone needs to start somewhere! Career Services prides itself in helping everyone attain employment.
What are your Business Hours?
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
Office 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Industry 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed on Statutory Holidays & Weekends
What does Career Services do?
We have two divisions
- Employment services – We work with people with disabilities that have barriers to employment. We offer specialized services to assist people in their journey to employment.
- Business Solutions – We run a business for external industrial manufacturing. Click here *** for more information.
Is Career Service Hiring?
Contact our Business Manager, Dave Smith, for any open opportunities. We hire production and assembly employees to meet the needs of ongoing business contracts. You can click here **** for current opportunities or submit resume digitally to [email protected]. We also accept resumes in person.
Do you receive government funding?
We receive partial funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and revenue from our Industrial Business. Occasionally we receive project-based funding from various levels of government.
What area do you serve?
We serve the Greater Leeds and Grenville and surrounding areas.
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What is your organizational structure?
We have a Board of Directors who oversees our employment services and business operations. Our day-to-day operations are the responsibility of our Executive Director.