Whether you’re seeking employment or you’re an employer looking to hire, our team is ready to serve you!
All of our locations are easily accessible by public transit and offer convenient parking. We look forward to meeting and assisting you soon!
Our 5 Employment Centres assist job seekers of all ages as well as employers. For details about the services provided at these locations, please contact the office nearest you. We also offer 9 additional government-funded programs that serve local youth, students, people with disabilities, employers, apprentices and beyond!
Click the name of any Employment Centre below to view the address, phone number, map and office hours.
Lawrence Allen Centre Employment Centre
Lawrence Avenue West & Allen Road
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 435
Toronto, ON M6A 3B4
T: 416-789-4862
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.**
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**Extended office hours offered at this location.
Etobicoke Employment Centre
Islington Avenue & Hwy 401
2150 Islington Avenue, Suite 210
Etobicoke, ON M9P 3V4
T: 416-235-1091
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.**
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**Extended office hours offered at this location.
Weston Employment Centre
Lawrence Avenue & Weston Road
2100 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 103
Toronto, ON M9N 3W3
T: 416-243-0066
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Central Toronto Employment Centre
21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 1200
Toronto, ON M4T 1L9
T: 416-920-5144
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.**
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**Extended office hours offered at this location.
Scarborough Employment Centre
Kingston Rd & Midland Ave
2437 Kingston Road, Suite 102
Scarborough, ON M1N 1V4
T: 416-264-2100
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. **
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**Extended office hours offered at this location.
Specialized Programs
Completing the Circle for Youth - Hamilton
James Street & Hunter Street
110 James Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z2
T: 905-667-0321 | F: 905-667-0468
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Program Description: This program serves youth who are 15 to 30 years old, as well as employers in order to facilitate job placements.
Completing the Circle for Youth - Mississauga
55 City Centre Drive, Suite 501
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M3
T: 905-361-1134 | F: 905-361-9984
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Program Description: This program serves youth who are 15 to 30 years old, as well as employers in order to facilitate job placements.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
2100 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 201
Toronto, ON M9N 3W3
T: 416-243-0066 | F: 416-645-1103
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Program Description: The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides financial support to individual employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. The program is currently available to all businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees. This office is open to employers only.
General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship for Youth
110 James Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z2
T: 905-667-0321 | F: 905-667-0468
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Program Description: Our General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship for Youth program is offered in partnership with Mohawk College. Based from our office in Hamilton, this project prepares youth participants for the in-demand trade of General Carpentry and connects them with employers in the industry for work placements.
Youth Job Connection
2150 Islington Avenue, Suite 210
Etobicoke, ON M9P 3V4
T: 416-235-1091 | F: 416-235-1041
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Program Description: The Youth Job Connection (YJC) program provides pre-employment and life skills training as well as job placement support and mentoring to youth ages 15-29. Employers can also receive assistance in various HR areas through this program, including placements, on-the-job training plans, and retention services.
Empowering Abilities - Weston
Lawrence Avenue & Weston Road
2100 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 102
Toronto, ON M9N 3W3
T: 416-243-0066
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Empowering Abilities - Scarborough
Kingston Rd & Midland Ave
2437 Kingston Road, Suite 102
Scarborough, ON M1N 1V4
T: 416-264-2100
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. **
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**Extended office hours offered at this location.
Empowering Abilities - Hamilton
James Street & Main Street
110 James Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z2
T: 905-667-0321 | F: 905-667-0468
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Head Office
Head Office, Lawrence Allen Centre700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 430
Toronto, ON M6A 3B4
T: 416-642-2406 F: 416-642-2461
Office Hours:
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday