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Find the job that’s right for you!

Our Employment Specialists can help you find the job that is right for you, regardless of your skill level, education, experience or situation!

Employment Specialists work with you to map out your short and long-term goals, assess your skills, assist you in your job search, help you prepare for an interview, obtain a job and map out a career path for long-term success. It’s like having your own personal career coach that supports you along the way.

Our assistance is free! Book an appointment with one of our Employment Specialists, or visit one of our sites to use the job search resources. 

Call us at:  905-333-3499 or 1-888-315-5521
Email us at: employmentservices@centreforskills.ca

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Client Testimonials

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My experience with the Oakville Employment Service was outstanding.  I found them to be professional, organized, resourceful. Rehashing to see the follow up that they conduct on a regular basis. I felt I was not alone during my job search. They also assisted me with cover letter and resume templates. Upon getting employment, Lina and team was in constant contact with me and I also had their contact information in the event that I had questions.   I would highly recommend their services. Thank…

Antonio Oakville, ON

Thank you so much for your support this past year. I really appreciate it, and I will certainly recommend the Centre for Skills. It was a bit daunting in the beginning to relearn how to effectively create resumes that will get noticed and prepare for interviews. The Centre for Skills really helped me relearn those skills. I found the emotional support from Ingrid to be something I didn’t think I would need but found highly useful, since the hardest task…

Renata Oakville, ON

I just want take this opportunity to thank Sara Desin for her dedication and commitment in her work by diligently helping me in my application for Better Jobs Ontario, I highly recommend her and I am forever grateful for her service.…

Ernesto Rodriguez Milton, ON

Our Services

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Job Search Assistance

If you’re unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a meaningful job or a path to a fulfilling career, we’re here to help!

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Career Change

We offer career planning assistance that can help you define your goals, and explore career paths right for your individual values, circumstances and interests.

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Meet with us

Meet with one of our Employment Specialists to get the assistance you need. Our services are free!

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Better Jobs Ontario

Better Jobs Ontario Program offered by the Government of Ontario, helps laid-off and eligible workers upgrade their skills and return to the workforce.

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Academic Upgrading

Develop new skills or build on existing ones with our free academic upgrading and training programs for employment, mature student testing, apprenticeship training, or other exams.

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Free Workshops

Explore our upcoming free workshops and events designed to support your job search and career development.

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Job Board

Discover new career opportunities with local employers and apply with guidance from your Employment Specialist.

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Our Resource Centres

Our resource centres in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Milton offer registered clients free and convenient access to a wide range of tools, tips, and guidance to support their job search and career development goals.

  • Computers with internet for job searching
  • Career planning and assessments
  • Resume & interview assistance
  • Fax machine, printers, photocopiers and scanners
  • Knowledgeable staff ready to provide assistance or answer any questions you have
  • Job board with information on employers in the local area who are hiring and upcoming job fairs
  • Workshops and special events
  • Telephones to make local and long distance calls
  • Business directories, including Scott’s Directory
  • Job search tip sheets and resources
  • Information about skills upgrading programs
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What you’ll like about us

Our Employment Services team consists of passionate professionals, dedicated to helping everyone achieve their career potential and build a brighter future!

 

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Latest Job Openings

Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.

Professor, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician & Commercial Vehicle Programs

Ashtonbee Campus In-person Permanent

Posted: June 26, 2026

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving …

JobID: FM329

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Quality Specialist

Stoney Creek, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: June 26, 2026

Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 (CAD) Vacancies: 1 Location: Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2; ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Company Overview Fero transforms how communities are built: delivering faster, smarter, and greener buildings tailored …

JobID: K.S. Quality Specialist

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Welder / Fitter

Stoney Creek, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: June 26, 2026

Salary: From $27.50 per hour Vacancies: 3 Location: Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2; ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Company Overview Fero transforms how communities are built: delivering faster, smarter, and greener buildings tailored …

JobID: K.S. Welder / Fitter

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Free Workshops

Check out our Calendar of Events to learn more about our upcoming workshops, programs and events taking place at all of our locations.

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News and Articles

Employment Services

Are Your Resume Metrics Raising Eyebrows? 

March 12, 2026

You’ve likely heard the advice: “Add numbers to your résumé.” And it’s true — results matter. But in 2026, recruiters, HR teams, hiring managers, and even ATS systems are getting much better at spotting fake or inflated metrics. With AI in the…
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Employment Services

Job Loss – How to Turn the Page 

December 4, 2025

Losing a job can feel like a nice cozy rug has been pulled out from under you and you’re now lying on the hard cold floor. Sure, it’s about the loss in pay, but it’s also about the sudden shift…
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Employment Services

Practicing for an Interview? Refresh your STAR

November 10, 2025

The STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—has been the gold standard for answering behavioral interview questions for years. But as Ai-assisted job interviews have pushed a shift toward more authentic, human-centered conversations in hiring, it might be time to reconsider the…
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