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Last year, we served…

5,384 Ontarians
5,026 Newcomers
74 Pre-apprentices
41 Employers

We can Help!

Our Programs and Services are Free!

Centre for Skills is an independent charity with multiple centres across Halton and Peel. We provide free, government-funded programs to support people at different life stages—youth, job seekers, second-career seekers, and newcomers to Canada—on their journey to career success.

Our services include personalized job search and career development support, workshops, academic upgrading, fully funded pre-apprenticeship skilled trades programs, settlement services, and English language classes for newcomers and more. We also partner with employers, offering free recruitment support, access to pre-screened candidates, wage and training incentives, and customized skilled trades training.

Employment Ontario programs and services are funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Agreement.

Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter:  Nouveaux arrivants : Trouvez des services gratuits près de chez vous (canada.ca)

If you wish to access French language training and/or French settlement services, please contact:  Find free newcomer services near you (canada.ca)

Please note: This website is maintained by Centre for Skills Development and not by the Government of Ontario.

Together, we assist over 20,000 people annually in Halton Region and Mississauga.

Building Better Futures

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Job Seekers

Visit one of our sites to use job search resources, or book an appointment with one of our Employment Specialists for one to one assistance.

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Newcomers

Welcome! Learn more about our free services, English language classes and programs for qualified immigrants to Canada and Halton region.

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Skilled Trades

Start your skilled trades career in less than  a year! Our free programs get eligible students trained for rewarding careers in skilled trades.

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Employers

We offer a range of government-funded, free services to help employers recruit, train, and retain employees, backed by over 25 years of professional experience.

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Latest Job Openings

Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.

Dispatch and Parts Coordinator

Brampton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 28, 2025

Part-time, Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized HVAC Technician Dispatch and Parts Coordinator to join our team. The HVAC Technician Dispatcher will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling service calls, ensuring timely dispatch of HVAC technicians, and …

JobID: FM171

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Dispatch Assistant

Mississauga, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 23, 2025

Role SummaryReporting to the Operations Manager, Dispatch Assistants manage shift change activities for the publiccontract group, support data collection and analysis, ticket processing and compliance, ticket auditing, andmanage various administrative activities with the dispatch office and 24-hour Ticket Clearance Centre. …

JobID: FM170

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NetSuite ERP System Specialist

Burlington, ON In-person Contract

Posted: April 17, 2025

Job Title: NetSuite ERP Systems Configuration & Management Specialist Employment Type: 1-Year Contract We are seeking a NetSuite ERP Systems Configuration & Management Specialist to join our team for a one-year contract. This role is ideal for a skilled ERP professional with deep …

JobID: FM167

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Security Dispatch Operator

Oakville, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 17, 2025

Join one of Oakville’s leading firms in Security on the market!HARP Security is currently in search of a qualified Security Dispatch Operators to join our team.We are currently seeking FULL-TIME & PART-TIME customer-oriented candidates to join our team in our Communications Centre. …

JobID: FM147

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Workshops and Events

Check out our Calendar of Events to learn more about the upcoming free workshops and events.

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News & Articles

Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles in Halton!

February 10, 2025

Want to chat in English with other Newcomers to Canada? Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles! Come join us in person at our local libraries in Burlington and Oakville! This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to connect with more experienced…
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Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Canada’s Job Bank Can Help 

February 10, 2025

Remember those high school Civics & Careers classes when your teacher asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you had no idea? Fast forward to now, perhaps after a career path or two, you feel…
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Holiday Hours

December 18, 2024

Holiday Hours Please be aware that the Centre for Skills Development offices will be closed during the winter holidays from December 25th to January 1st, 2025. However, our Employment Services will offer services remotely from December 27th to December 31st, 2024. Here…
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