Elgin County consists of seven local municipalities:
- Town of Aylmer
- Municipality of Bayham
- Municipality of Central Elgin
- Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich
- Township of Malahide
- Municipality of Southwold, and
- Municipality of West Elgin.
The City of St. Thomas is geographically located in Elgin County, but is a separate city.
Within each of these townships, municipalities, and villages, there are several employment Service Providers who offer a wide range of programming and supports to help individuals on their employment journey.
Visit the helpful resources section to find tips on career planning, cover letter and resume building, transportation and child care options, and other tools to help on your employment journey.
London Regional Employment Service Providers in St. Thomas - County of Elgin
Employment Services Elgin
Employment Services Elgin assists people of all ages in finding employment by providing access to resources and information, free employment counselling, a variety of employment workshops and assistance with job matching and placements.
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Community Employment Choices
Community Employment Choices supports businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. Community Employment Choices has locations at the Parkhill Library, in Strathroy and the Glencoe Library.
Learn more about the Community Employment Choices programs by watching this video.
Employment Solutions
The team at Employment Solutions help individuals with disabilities find work, and help employers create opportunities. The team offers case management, job search programs, candidate development and coaching, and market research analysis. The goal of Employment Solutions is to provide high quality, cost effective, and efficient employment placement and retention services that will promote client independence and community acceptance through proactive planning, job placement techniques, and education.
Learn more about Employment Solutions by watching this video.
Fanshawe College - Community Employment Services St. Thomas/Aylmer
As an Employment Ontario Service Provider, Fanshawe College - Community Employment Services St. Thomas/Aylmer provides one-stop access to employment and education programs and services through respectful, flexible and personalized service. They are committed to providing the highest standard of service.
Learn more about the Community Employment Services by watching this video.
LEADS Employment Services
Leads Employment Services is a not-for-profit employment and skills development agency. Since 1986, LEADS has been providing specialized and customized services for people with disabilities and/or employment-related barriers throughout Southwestern Ontario. At LEADS, Employment Specialists work with clients who need varying levels of assistance developing skills and accessing employment opportunities, and/or post-employment supports. They also work with employers who have hiring needs, including screening, matching, and on-boarding, and who want to save money and resources in training and accommodation recommendations. Visit LEADS Employment Services website for more information.
Learn more about LEADS and their programming by watching this video.
Mennonite Community Services - Employment Resources Aylmer
MCS Employment Services offers access to funded programs, career assessments, resume and cover letter writing, retaining and upgrading referrals, and supported job search for individuals on their journey towards meaningful employment. They also support employers by providing job posting assistance, training incentives and basic recruitment guidance. Visit the MCS Employment Services website for more information on the programming and supports available.