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Community Employment Services - St Thomas
Elgin Centre
417 Wellington St, Unit 138
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5J5
417 Wellington St, Unit 138
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5J5
519-637-9876
Fax: 519-637-6447
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call to arrange interview * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit employmentontario.ca
Eligibility / Target Population
Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Better jobs Ontario Unemployed, laid off, or low-income individuals
Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers
Assisted services - Supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services for people who are unemployed and out of school
Youth Job Link - Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada
Residency Requirements: St Thomas and area
Better jobs Ontario Unemployed, laid off, or low-income individuals
Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers
Assisted services - Supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services for people who are unemployed and out of school
Youth Job Link - Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada
Residency Requirements: St Thomas and area
Fees
None
Executives
John Griffiths - Manager
jgriffiths@fanshawec.ca
Janet Cyr - Office Administrator
jcyr@fanshawec.ca
jgriffiths@fanshawec.ca
Janet Cyr - Office Administrator
jcyr@fanshawec.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
St Thomas and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)
Provides funding to eligible unemployed individuals to cover training and living costs, including
- assessment of skills, interests, and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
- helps employers find and train workers for employer needs
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)
Provides funding to eligible unemployed individuals to cover training and living costs, including
- tuition, books
- transportation
- basic living expenses
- additional supports may be available for child care, disability-related needs, and language or skills training
Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026: Suggest an edit
