YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: BTN5097
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone Burlington: 905-681-1140 
Oakville (Halton Hub): 289-815-5944
E-Mail yesjobs@ymcahbb.ca
Website www.YtoWork.ca
Primary Contact Christine VandeGraaf, General Manager; Email: christine.vandegraaf@ymcahbb.ca
Alternate Contact Karen Smith, Program Manager; Email: karen.smith@ymcahbb.ca

Site Information

Site Location Access from North parking lot
Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Ron Edwards Family YMCA
500 Drury Lane, Lower Level
Burlington, ON L7R 2X2
 
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Intersection Drury Lane and New St

Agency Information

Established 1986

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

  • 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.

Better Jobs Ontario -- Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers 

  • training program must demonstrate good job prospects 
  • financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

  • offers help in identifying human resource skills requirements
  • matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
  • support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Hours
  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Fri (virtual service only) 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility

Individuals of legal working age; must be a resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better Jobs Ontario

  • Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Application

Call for information

Languages English
Fees None

Agency Overview

Locations for this Service


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