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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2795 | Last Full Update: 14 Jun 2017 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | JFS |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Woodroofe Ave and Carling Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Employment services * individual strength-based counselling * focus includes identifying and challenging barriers to employment, experience of loss, and adaptation to new work and cultural environment Employment Assistance: member of the LASI World Skills employment program for new Canadians * job search workshops * workplace language training programs * access to Federal Internship Program for Newcomers |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up New Canadians 18 years and older * also open to Canadian Citizens who are foreign born and to international students |
| Application | Call or email to apply for service. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Russian ; Yiddish |
| Fees | None - JSW program |
| Service Categories | Business Assistance Services ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-722-2225 ext 500 |
| Fax | 613-722-7570 |
| info@jfsottawa.com | |
| Website | www.jfsottawa.com |
| Primary Contact | Sarah Gutman, Employment Counselor; Email: sgutman@jfsottawa.com |
| Primary Executive | Andrea Gardner, Assistant Director; Phone: 613-722-2225 ext 321 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1980 |
| Funding | Federal - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada ; Grants - OCISO ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 11923358 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Canadian Family Services Accreditation Program |