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 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*
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*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*
Work with individuals who have developmental disabilities and often have access for funding for job coaches for their clients
P.O. Box 875*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*
Work with people who have disabilities (including diabetes, colitis, physical and mental illness, etc)
Town Square Mall*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
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
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/
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
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
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
In order to register a business in the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, the following process must be followed:
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:
