Winnipeg is open for business, with support and opportunities to assist everyone in any stage of the employment process. Whether you’re an employee or employer, just starting a business or looking at growing your existing employee base – this webpage can direct you to the resources you need to start down that path.
Training and Employment Services prepares Manitobans for finding and retaining employment. People looking for help advancing their careers can reach out to any of the province’s Skills Development Centres for assistance with employment needs, job search assistance, and access to computers for conducting and preparing for job searches.
The organization also partners directly with community groups to provide employment assistance services. Here is a full listing of community partner groups in Winnipeg.
Opportunities for Employment (OFE) offers free employment services designed to connect job seekers and employers to create long term, sustainable employment. OFE offers a variety of programs and services designed to prepare individuals for an effective job search, upgrade their skills if needed through short-term training, certificates and workshops and connect them with employers who are hiring. Job seekers come to OFE with a variety of skills, education and experience looking for employment from entry-level to professional job opportunities.
OFE also offers job-specific training that prepares participants for work in a specific industry, or even for a specific employer.
Youth Employment Services provides free, inclusive employment services for youth between 16 and 29 years of age. At no cost to clients, they provide skill development and programming to help young workers build a better resume and prepare themselves for their career. Prospective employers can reach out to the organization directly with job opportunities to access their client roster. Over 12,000 youth participate with Youth Employment Services annually.
The Winnipeg Transition Centre (WTC) is a non-profit organization started in 1989 focused on engaging and empowering people to take control of their own career training and employment goals. With over 20 years in providing certified training in the employment/career coaching industry, our experienced staff are committed to your success. In our Reboot Your Career Search services, we work with individuals to create targeted resumes, engaging cover letters, provide interview preparation and career assessments utilizing our online Values & Skills Action Planner. These services are available virtually and are open to all job seekers. Pricing varies based on the required assistance and includes a free 30 minute consultation.
Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES) has helped people (17 and older) with physical disabilities and/or health conditions connect with quality employment since 1989. Their programs include (but are not limited to) one-on-one counselling, workshops, skills training, job opening referrals /employer forums, resume and interview preparation, mock interviews, on-the-job support when required. Virtual services are available upon request. These programs are open to all who identify as having physical disabilities and/or health conditions. Please note that REES offers a full range of services for job seekers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and they also offer services to Youth (17-29 years of age).
The Osborne Village Resource Centre is a non-profit pre-employment resource center dedicated to assisting clients on their journey to finding meaningful employment. We assist clients who are unemployed, under-employed, and/or those making a career change. Our clients increase their confidence after gaining a clear understanding of who they are and their value within the workplace and identifying work meaningful for them.
Manitoba Start connects business to a world-class workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province, providing career coaching and employment supports to over 3,500 newcomers each year. Through Career Services and Job Matching, Manitoba Start can help newcomers become work-read, grow their professional network and find employment in Manitoba. Many career opportunities are also available through Work Experience Programs for youth under 30.
Manitoba Start connects business to a world-class workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province, providing career coaching and employment supports to over 3,500 newcomers each year. Through Career Services and Job Matching, Manitoba Start can help newcomers become work-read, grow their professional network and find employment in Manitoba. Many career opportunities are also available through Work Experience Programs for youth under 30.
The Immigrant Centre works with newcomers to help them get established and develop their career skills to help them participate in the job market. The organization has a workplace entry program that both employers and employees can use to find job resources and opportunities. The Centre also provides citizenship classes, driver education classes and more.
Legacy Bowes Group is a Winnipeg-based firm offering executive search & Recruitment for entire workforce teams; HR & workplace investigation support; organizational development specializing in Indigenous business relations & succession planning for all business types.
Pinnacle is Manitoba’s largest locally owned recruitment firm with 25 sector-specialized recruiters within two key areas of focus: Executive & Professional Search and Staffing & Recruiting. With a firm belief that the biggest difference between good organizations and great organizations is having the right people in the right roles, Pinnacle has been finding those game changers who make that difference to organizations since 2002.
Based in Winnipeg, People Corporation is a leading provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource consulting services in Canada.
Headquartered in Winnipeg and with offices across Canada, Staffmax is a leading provider of high-quality temporary staffing, full-service permanent recruiting and C-level executive search services. Staffmax is known for providing READY, RELIABLE & EXPERIENCED temporary employees across all roles and industries. Dedicated specialized recruiters use unique access to hidden and hard to find talent to quickly fill permanent roles on our client’s timeline.
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