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In-Person Job Fairs

Calling all job seekers! Randstad has partnered with the DRUHC to help connect amazing talent with meaningful employment opportunities. The In-Person Job Fairs will take place at 272 King Street East, Oshawa on the following dates: October 13th from 1pm-5pm October 20th from 9am-12pm We invite you to view available positions through the DRUHC Job … Continue reading

Exclusive Job Opportunities

#JoinTheWorkWorld! Following are just a few of the positions that are available exclusively through the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre. Digital Marketing SpecialistRecords ClerkGeneral LabourEarly Childhood EducatorPersonal Support WorkerDelivery DriverFront CashierWarehouse & Order FulfillmentPersonal Banking Associateand many more! Click here to apply for a position! Read JOB SEEKER – September 2021 – Learning Lessons Image … Continue reading

We Are Hiring!

Did you know that we employ more than thirty people in our community? Join our diverse and highly skilled team! We are looking for qualified individuals who are interested in strengthening the local economy by helping job seekers and employers. Take a look at just some of the positions available. Administrative Assistant to Executive DirectorResource … Continue reading

Job Search Workshops Work

After attending the Job Search Workshop (JSW), a newcomer was hired as a Senior Application System Analyst with a national retail chain. She states: “JSW is not an optional workshop that can be skipped or, if attended, not taken seriously. It can not only help you with finding a job, but provide you with that … Continue reading

Navigating the New Work World

The pandemic has reset the way we live and work. It has never been more important to understand how to adapt to an ever-changing employment landscape. This means staying on top of occupations and industries that are in-demand, learning about employment trends, developing new skills, and utilizing the community and government supports available to help … Continue reading

Free WHMIS

Get ahead of the competition and register with our agency for free WHMIS training. You will receive your certificate of completion and assistance in preparing an effective cover letter and resume tailored to your desired occupation. Training is by appointment. Click to Register. Read Employment E-News – January 2021 – Create Your Work Reality Image … Continue reading

HIP-T Series for Newcomers

The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (DRUHC) received funding through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and Durham Community Foundation to help Newcomer Professionals navigate the additional challenges created in local labour markets by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding resulted in the creation of the Hiring Immigrant Professional Talent (HIP-T) program which aims … Continue reading

Canada Summer Jobs

Employers, the annual call for applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is open until January 29, 2021.  To support employers through a period of economic recovery, up to 120,000 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth will be funded by the government – an increase of 40,000 jobs compared to last year. Temporary flexibilities will aid … Continue reading

Inequity and Underemployment

There is growing evidence of the disproportionate negative economic and health impacts of COVID-19 on immigrant, low-income, Canadian women of colour. According to the 2016 census, 1/3 of the nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates in Canada are immigrants, and 86% are women. Many of these Canadians are frontline, essential workers in Canada’s health … Continue reading

Happy Holidays!

We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season. Please note that our offices are closed on the following days: Friday, December 25, 2020 Monday, December 28, 2020 Friday, January 1, 2020 If you are looking for work, please contact us to schedule an appointment with an Employment Counsellor. If you are an employer who is … Continue reading