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Getting Help Finding A Job

There are a number of community and government programs that can assist any individual in finding a suitable job and explore employment options. To find out about these employment opportunities, you should contact one of the four local EAS (Employment Assistance Service) offices. Each of these offices has clients that have different barriers to employment, and we assist with job search, career exploration & resume writing. These offices also have free access to computers, internet, faxing, photocopying and many other resources.  

Career Connections

Youth Ages 15-30, who are not in school, not working full time and not EI eligible

16B Pinsent Drive

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6

Contact:

Phone: (709) 489-7848

Email:

Website: www.envision.ca/webs/careerconnections

*Career Connections do not find jobs for clients. It is up to the client to find the jobs, but they assist and give them the tools necessary to seek out employment opportunities*

Central Employment Services

Assist any individual with job search skills, but primarily on EI (Employment Insurance) eligible clients who want to access the SDEB program for funding assistance for school, they also assist with the JCP (Job Creation Partnership) and TWS programs (Targeted Wage Subsidy)

11 Hardy Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P9

Contact: Terri Lynn Sweetland

Phone: (709) 489-9321

*Central Employment Services do not find jobs for clients. It is up to the client to find the jobs, but they assist and give them the tools necessary to seek out employment opportunities*

Exploits Community Employment Corporation

Work with individuals who have developmental disabilities and often have access for funding for job coaches for their clients

P.O. Box 875

7 High Street (Town Square Mall)

Grand Falls Windsor, NL A2A 2P7

Phone: (709) 489-5643

*Involved in the job search and often intervene on behalf of the clients with employers depending on the level of support they need because of their disability*

Canadian Paraplegic Association

Work with people who have disabilities (including diabetes, colitis, physical and mental illness, etc)

Town Square Mall

7 High Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2C3

Phone: (709) 489-8410

Email: gdflpa@nf.aibn.com

Website: www.canparaplegic.com

*Involved in the job search and often intervene on behalf of the clients with employers depending on the level of support they need because of their disability*

Human Resources, Labour & Employment Department (HRLE)

Career Work Centre Available-individuals can make an appointment with a Career Development Specialist and access 

Various Types of Services:

42 Hardy Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J9

Contact:

Phone: (709) 292-4429

Website: www.gov.nl.ca

Service Canada Center

4A Bayley Street

Suite 100

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2T5

Contact: Karen Young

Phone: (709) 292-5120

Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Note: All of the above services are free!

The results from a 2008 Residential Survey, completed by 10 individuals, indicated that the average rating for 

“The Amount of Job Opportunities in the Area” was a 2.75 out of a possible 5 with 1 being Poor and 5 being excellent.

Other ways to find career information about the job market in the community of Grand Falls-Windsor is to search the following or contact the businesses below:

The Local Newspaper - The Advertiser

Bulletin Boards Around the Community

Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Website www.grandfallsinwindsor.com

EXCITE Corporation Website http://www.excitecorp.nf.ca/default.asp

Central West Health Corporation Website http://www.cwhc.nl.ca/

Any other businesses located in the community

Other Helpful Links

The Association for New Canadians AXIS Program http://www.anc-nf.cc/employment_services.html

Service Canada-Job Bank  http://www.jobbank.gc.ca

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador http://www.psc.gov.nl.ca/psc/jobs/entry.htm

Jobs in NL: http://www.jobsinnl.ca

Central Health: http://www.centralhealth.nl.ca/careers/

Starting A Business

Any individual looking to start their own company would be required to follow the proper procedures and can receive assistance as you get started. Individuals have started companies representing a wide range of industries and some have taken advantage of the services available in Grand Falls-Windsor that have assisted them in the commencement of their businesses. 

The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development (INTRD) has an office in Grand Falls-Windsor where they are able to provide counseling and assistance.

Contact: Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development

2nd Floor, 16 High Street

C/o Provincial Building

3 Cromer Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1W9

Phone: (709) 292-4566

Central Community Development Corporation (CBDC- is a non-profit corporation that assists in the creation of small business and in the expansion and modernization of existing business by providing financial services to entrepreneurs. The corporation offers term loans, interim/bridge financing, loan guarantees and equity financing up to a maximum amount of $125,000 for business start-up or expansion. 

Contact: Central Community Development Corporation 

10 Pinsent Drive

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6

Phone: (709) 489-4496

Email: abeson@cbdc.ca

Website: www.cbdc.nl.ca            

Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE)-Services are free of charge to any woman in the province. Clients can receive personal, one-on-one attention from NLOWE Business Development Coordinators, as well as the advice, guidance and professional support needed to reach business goals and succeed.

NLOWE

Contact: Tina Rowe

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

Phone: (709) 489-1153

Toll Free: 1-877-650-3966

Email: trowe@nlowe.org

Website: www.nlowe.org

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Minister of Human Resources, Shawn Skinner, states that “We need people if we are going to grow the province, attract investment and address rapidly emerging skill shortages in the economy.” In December 2007, the provincial government pledged $6 million over three years to establish an Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism and to support immigration services and initiatives (CIC News).

One of these initiatives is the Provincial Nominee Program that has been a significant part of the new strategy. The PNP seeks to recruit immigrants who have specialized occupational or entrepreneurial skills. Through an agreement with the Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador may nominate immigrants, who can contribute to the economic and social goals of the province, for permanent resident status. 

Contact: Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
       Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment,
   

Attn: Program Officer
      Provincial Nominee Program
   

Jamie Valvasori
709-292-4372

E-mail: jamievalvasori@gov.nl.ca

Registering a Business

In order to register a business in the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, the following process must be followed:

Decide on a Name

Decide on the Best Form of Business for you (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation

Address your licensing,  permit and bylaw obligations

Register the Business

Get a Business Number (from Canada Revenue Agency)

What taxes should be charged? (GHT/PST/HST)

Workers Compensation-protect business and workers in case of injury

Cover your Business Legally-Find a Business Lawyer

Setting the books Straight-Accounting Information

Get Equipped- any equipment that may need to be purchased

Business Permit and Application

To download a Business permits and Applications, visit:  http://www.grandfallswindsor.com/town/regs.htm

The results from a 2008 Residential Survey, completed by 10 individuals, indicated that the average rating for  “Potential for Starting a New Business in This Town” was a 3.6 out of a possible 5 with 1 being Poor and 5 being excellent. Occupations of Current Residing Immigrants

The results from a 2008 Immigration Survey, completed by 25 individuals, indicated the various occupations held by residing immigrants in the Grand Falls-Windsor Region. Some individuals have several types of occupations. These results are demonstrated by the following table: