Online Employment Advisor

Get Helpful Career Advice Right To Your Email Inbox.

Talk to an Employment Advisor without an appointment and in the privacy of your own space.

Email Services

An online employment advisor is an ideal option for individuals who may not find it convenient or comfortable to attend in-person appointments. It works like traditional counselling except it’s internet-based and the advisor and client exchange emails instead of meeting for a face-to-face appointment.

Get Started Here

Sign up and we will get you started with the registration process.

To register for free online employment services, you must:

Live in Ontario;
Be unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada;
Have access to the Internet.

How Does It Work?

After you have securely registered for our online services, you will receive an introductory email within 2 business days. The email will provide a warm welcome, including a brief description of services and next steps. During initial email exchanges, you will need to describe your current situation and any problems or challenges you have been experiencing.

You can send emails at any time – day or night. Your advisor will respond within 5 business days.

Geography
Big city, rural or remote area, it doesn’t matter. You can access online employment advising from anywhere as long as you have a computer or mobile device and an internet connection. Note: you must live within Ontario or be relocating to the province.
Accessibility
You don’t need to be physically mobile. For example, you might lack child care or have a disability. Or maybe you’re just not feeling 100% and would prefer a comfortable environment where you can reflect on your email with a cup of tea.
Convenience
Are you unable to keep regular appointment times due to lack of transportation or irregular work hours? There’s no need to schedule or set appointments — online employment advising is a flexible, client-driven service that allows you to set the pace.
Written Communication
People benefit from different learning styles. With text-based interactions, clients have found it easier to communicate without having to think off the top of their head, re-read and reflect upon messages, and express thoughts and feelings.

Employment Help Centre

Let’s Get To Work!

We Are Open For In-Person Services By Appointment

To schedule an appointment with one of our Employment Advisors or use our resource area, please contact us by phone or email at any of our 3 locations.

Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm

Beamsville

Academy Plaza
4520 Ontario St.
Beamsville, ON

905-563-9675

Grimsby

Village Inn Centre
63 Main St. West
Grimsby, ON

905-309-9675

Smithville

Village Square Plaza
249 St. Catharine St.
Smithville, ON

905-957-9675

In light of the continued concerns we are facing as a community related to COVID-19, the Employment Help Centre (EHC) continues to update and make ongoing and necessary changes to our services. The EHC continues to provide in-person and virtual appointments to minimize person-to-person contact and ensure all visitors feel safe and comfortable in our space. Please do not enter our offices if you are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

This Employment Ontario service is funded by the Ontario government. The views expressed on this website are the views of the Employment Help Centre and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry.