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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

Client Testimonials

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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.

Section Support Coordinator

Various locations in the Ottawa, Ontario area In-person Contract

Posted: November 24, 2025

Department: Targeted Growth Term: Part-Time, 10-20 hours per week, Fixed-Term 25-Week Contract Location: Various locations in the Ottawa, Ontario area Vacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill. Salary: Depends on …

JobID: HV-Section Support Coordinator (Ottawa, Ontario Area)

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Section Support Coordinator

Calgary, Alberta In-person Contract

Posted: November 24, 2025

Department: Targeted Growth Term: Part-Time, 10-20 hours per week, Fixed-Term 25-Week Contract Location: Various locations in the Calgary, Alberta areaVacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill.Salary: Depends on skills and experience. …

JobID: HV- Section Support Coordinator (Alberta Area)

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Section Support Coordinator

GTA, Ontario In-person Contract

Posted: November 24, 2025

Department: Targeted Growth Term: Part-Time, 10-20 hours per week, Fixed-Term 25-Week Contract Location: Various locations in the Metro Vancouver area, British ColumbiaVacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill.Salary: Depends on skills …

JobID: HV-Section Support Coordinator

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Section Support Coordinator

Various locations in the Metro Vancouver area, British Columbia In-person Contract

Posted: November 24, 2025

Department: Targeted Growth Term: Part-Time, 10-20 hours per week, Fixed-Term 25-Week Contract Location: Various locations in the Metro Vancouver area, British ColumbiaVacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill.Salary: Depends on skills …

JobID: HV-Section Support Coordinator

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Workshops and Events

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News & Articles

Convert International Trades Experience into Canadian Certification with the help of TradesLink Ontario!

November 12, 2025

Stop waiting and start working! Are you an internationally trained and experienced tradesperson in a trade where certification/licensing is required? Are you confused or frustrated by the process? That’s where the TradesLink Ontario Program at the Centre for Skills steps…
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Newcomer to Canada? Need Job Search Support?

November 10, 2025

Are you a newcomer to Canada who is: 1. Struggling with doubts that you will ever use your professional skills again? 2. Feeling a lack of confidence in your English pronunciation and expressions? 3. Unsure about how to fit into…
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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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