Serving the Haliburton County for 20+ Years
Reach your employment goals with our free and personalized services!
JOB SEEKERS
Our tailored support helps job seekers find meaningful work:
- Job search
- Cover letter and resume writing
- Interview preparation
- Career planning
- Career, skills and interests assessments
- Employability skills training
- Government-funded career training and skill development such as the Better Jobs Ontario program (formerly Second Career)
- Understanding labour market information and how to explore careers
- Accessibility in the workplace
EMPLOYERS
We help employers save money and increase job retention by helping them find, hire and train employees:
- Post a job on our job board
- Hiring support includes job matching, screening job applicants, interview preparation, and onboarding
- Employee retention programs
- Labour market information and job descriptions
- Accommodations in the workplace
- Building inclusive and diverse workplaces
- Land Acknowledgement and Indigenous resources
- Wage subsidies
- Access to the Canada-Ontario Job Grant and other government-funded training and skill development opportunities for employees
You can rely on our Haliburton County employment professionals to:
- know the local labour market
- help individuals with career planning, switching careers, or transitioning out of poverty
- help job seekers find work, prepare a resume, prepare for an interview, develop skills and support their journey through their first year of a new job
- help employers find workers, enhance hiring and onboarding processes, deliver skills training to staff, and retain employees
- offer government-funded programs
- help with accessibility needs
- work with specialized supports and community organizations to provide clients with wrap-around service
- unite workers, employers, and community organizations for a stronger community
Contact an employment service provider in Haliburton County today!
49 Maple Ave., Haliburton
705-313-1957
flemingcrew@flemingcollege.ca
flemingcrew.ca
Helping job seekers find great jobs and helping employers find and retain skilled workers.
33 Lindsay St. S., Unit A, Lindsay
705-878-5627
amanley@clth.ca
job-quest.ca
Brings together people with disabilities who are looking for work and employers who need trained, skilled workers.
315 Reid St., Peterborough
1-866-518-0000
cfitzgerald@chs.ca
chs.ca
CHS empowers the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to employment participation.
| Job Boards
| Upcoming Events in Haliburton County
Resume Tips & Tricks Drop-In
Every Friday
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
49 Maple Ave., Haliburton
Hosted by Fleming CREW
Employability Skills Workshops
12 different 2-hour workshops to choose from. Delivered online or in-person.
Learn more
| Community Outreach
If you don’t live in Haliburton, contact Fleming CREW to book an appointment with an Employment Counsellor at one of the following library locations:
- Wilberforce Branch
- Minden Branch
- Highland Grove Branch
- Cardiff Branch
- Gooderham Branch
Community Services in Haliburton County
YWCA Women’s Centre of Haliburton County
Crisis, support, counselling, safety planning and referrals via phone or in person, Mon-Fri 9-4:30; Crisis line – 24/7.
705-286-6442 or 1-800-461-7656 | Text: 705-991-0110 | ywcahal@ywcapeterborough.org | www.ywcapeterborough.org
YWCA Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace (HERS) & YWCA Crossroads
SafeSpace in Haliburton County for women and their children fleeing abuse. Mon-Fri 9-4:30. YWCA Crossroads 24/7 Emergency Shelter.
705-286-1942 or 1-800-461-7656 | Text: 705-991-0110 | ywcahal@ywcapeterborough.org | www.ywcapeterborough.org
Cancer Support Group Haliburton Highlands
Our cancer support group is designed to support you on your journey from diagnosis, to treatment and ultimately healing and wellness.
705-457-2941 Ext. 2932 | www.hhhs.ca
Canadian Cancer Society
We offer support and information for people with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers.
1-888-939-3333 | www.cancer.ca
Central East Health Line
A regularly updated directory of health services in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast)
Out-patient services for individuals and/or family with addiction. Serving the counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
705-328-1888 | fourcast@fourcast.ca | www.fourcast.ca
Haliburton Family Medical Centre
Physicians and allied health professionals at the Haliburton Family Medical Centre and Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team.
705-457-1212 | www.hhfht.com
Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS)
Haliburton Highlands Health Services, working with partners and accountable to our community, promotes wellness and provides access to essential, high quality health services.
705-457-1392 | www.hhhs.ca
Mental Health Services Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS)
Counselling and treatment, crisis intervention.
705-286-4575 | www.hhhs.ca
PARN
A Community AIDS Resource Network is a community-based agency providing support and health promotion for people living with or affected by HIV and/or AIDS. PARN provides education for people at risk for HIV and awareness of AIDS issues to the broader community.
705-749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895 | www.parn.ca
Volunteer Dental Outreach
Haliburton community dental assistance program helping those in need with dental care. Urgent dental work at our Haliburton clinic.
705-457-3111 | www.dental-outreach.com
Food
Cardiff Food Bank
Provides residents with access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity.
613-334-0803 or 613-339-2704 | cameron.mckenzie@sympatico.ca | www.centralfoodnetwork.org
Haliburton 4Cs
Provides residents with access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity.
705-457-3331 | www.haliburton4cs.org
Highlands East Food Hub – Wilberforce
Provides residents with access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity.
705-935-1956 | www.centralfoodnetwork.org
Meals on Wheels Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS)
Nutritious meals to: seniors 55+; adults with disabilities; new moms; short-term convalescents and their caregivers.
705-457-2941 | www.hhhs.ca
Minden Community Food Center
Provides residents with access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity.
Crisis: 705 286-2990 | 705-286-6838 | mindencommunityfoodbank@bellnet.ca | www.mindenfoodbank.org
SIRCH Frozen Meals
Healthy frozen meals from SIRCH’s Community Kitchen – free for those in need and also available to buy.
705-457-1742 | info@sirch.on.ca | www.sirch.on.ca
Used Clothing and Household Items
Lily Ann Thrift Store – Haliburton
Gently used clothing and household products. Cash only.
705-457-3331 | www.haliburton4cs.org
St Paul’s Anglican Born Again Bargains – Minden
Gently used clothing and household products. Cash only.
705-286-2541 | bygrace_jc@hotmail.com
Thrift Warehouse Haliburton (SIRCH Community Services)
Purchase gently used furniture, housewares, electronics, books, lighting, building supplies and more. 8,000 square feet.
1-844-THRIFT1 | 1-844-847-4381 | Facebook | www.sirch.on.ca
World of Life Outreach Wilberforce
Outlets in Wilberforce and Highland Grove sell used furniture, household items and all forms of clothing.
705-448-9406 | www.fyihaliburton.com
A Place Called Home (APCH)
Since 1995, A Place Called Home has been support homeless men, women and families with children in the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton.
705-328-0905 | info@apch.ca | www.apch.ca
Aboriginal Housing
To provide safe and affordable housing to urban and rural First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people living off-Reserve in Ontario.
866-391-1061 | info@oahssc.ca | www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca
Fuel for Warmth
Temporary emergency heat assistance – providing firewood, propane, oil and wood pellets.
Crisis: 705-854-9208 | 705-286-6838 | info@fuelforwarmth.com | www.fuelforwarmth.com
Heat Bank Haliburton County
Firewood in a heating emergency; assistance with getting oil, propane & hydro (via grants).
705-306-0565 | heatbankhc@gmail.com | www.heatbankhc.ca
Haliburton Housing Help
Assists with: eviction prevention; finding a home; help for landlords/homeowners; emergency housing.
1-844-878-9367 or 705-878-9367 | www.kawarthalakes.ca
Places for People
Creates secure affordable rental housing for those at risk of homelessness; provides other supports.
705-286-3592 | info@placesforpeople.ca | www.placesforpeople.ca
Women’s Shelters Canada
Connects women fleeing violence to shelters, 24/7.
613-680-5119 | info@endvaw.ca | www.endvaw.ca
Haliburton County Community Transportation Hub
Are you looking for transportation options in Haliburton County? Whether you need a ride to get to an appointment, pick up groceries or attend an event, check out the information below to help match you with services that meet your transportation needs..
City of Kawartha Lakes Social Services
Administers the Ontario Works (OW) program and Children’s Services in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Ontario Works provides financial and employment assistance to people in need. Children’s Services staff ensure that quality, stable and affordable childcare is available to residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
1-877-324-9870 or 705-457-4571 | www.kawarthalakes.ca
Point in Time Centre for Children and Youth
Point in Time is available for families when there is a need for a caring professional. Our aim is to promote the well-being of children, youth and parents in our county.
705-457-5345 | www.pointintime.ca
Youth Hub (Haliburton Highlands Health Services and Point in Time)
Co-designed and led by youth, for the youth of Haliburton County. The Hub is a one-stop-shop for recreation, support, and gathering with peers.
705-457-5345 | www.pointintime.ca
Four County Crisis Response
24-hour, confidential crisis support via phone, outreach, email and chat online – 24/7. Ages 16 and up.
1-866-995-9933 or 705-745-6484 | www.cmhahkpr.ca
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Immediate support for emotional distress. Telephone and online counselling are available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
855-242-3310 | www.sac-isc.gc.ca
New Canadians Centre
Free and confidential services for immigrants and refugees living in Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton. Community connections, employment support, immigration and settlement, English as a Second Language, and additional support services.
705-743-0882 | info@nccpeterborough.ca | www.nccpeterborough.ca
SIRCH CAPC & CPNP
Support for pregnant women & parents with young children facing challenges like low income, single parenting, etc.
705-457-1742 | www.sirch.on.ca
Mental Health Services
Counselling for anyone worried, overwhelmed, in grief and/or crisis. Ages 16 and up.
705-286-4575 | hhmhs@hhhs.ca
Contact North
As a community-based organization, Contact North | Contact Nord helps underserved Ontarians in 600 small, rural, remote, Indigenous, and Francophone communities get jobs by making it possible for them to access education and training without leaving their communities.
705-645-4404 | www.contactnorth.ca
Fleming College – Academic Upgrading
Courses in a variety of subjects including math, computers, communications, and sciences can help you move forward with goals such as entry into post-secondary education, employment, apprenticeship, or refreshing and gaining new skills. Start anytime and work at your own pace.
(705) 324-9144 ext. 3343 | AUHaliburton@flemingcollege.ca | www.flemingcollege.ca
John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton
Free education and training for adults who want to upgrade skills for reading, writing, numeracy, digital technology, self-management, as well as essential skills necessary for the workplace. Support is available for individuals throughout their journey to long-term employment. John Howard Society works hard to meet you where you are at and create individualized plans to help you succeed.
705-328-0472 | info@jhscklh.on.ca | www.johnhoward.ca
Literacy Ontario South Central
Free programs are designed for individuals 18 years of age and up and available for people with a goal of an apprenticeship, employment, secondary school, post-secondary school or independence. Subsidies are available for eligible students who need support in overcoming barriers to learning. This may include technology, childcare and transportation.
705-328-0472 ext. 921 | cwakeford@locs.on.ca | www.locs.on.ca
Peterborough Native Learning Program (PNLP)
The Peterborough Native Learning Program can help anyone interested in gaining skills in reading, writing, math, and computer skills, as well as Grade 12 equivalency. Students are aboriginal and non-aboriginal, ranging from 18 to 65 + years of age and are from all backgrounds. Learners believe upgrading their skills is important for success in further education and training, employment and greater independence in life. PNLP does too!
Contact PNLP to see how Indigenous-focused training can help you. They can tell you about employment readiness programs and apprenticeship preparation.
705-741-0798 | info@pnlp.org | www.pnlp.org
Locations in Peterborough, Lakefield, and Curve Lake First Nation.
Aboriginal Housing
To provide safe and affordable housing to urban and rural First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people living off-Reserve in Ontario.
866-391-1061 | info@oahssc.ca | www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca
Cambium Aboriginal
Cambium Aboriginal Inc. provides Environmental Services, Community Energy Planning Services, Climate Change/Adaptation Services, Waste Management, Duty to Consult and Accommodate Requests, Project Management, Infrastructure Management Services.
705-657-1126 | spirit@cambiumaboriginal.com | www.cambiumaboriginal.com
Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre
The Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre is established to provide opportunities for holistic healing and learning based on the principals of Aboriginal culture, to individuals and families in a safe environment in order to foster healthy, balanced communities and nations.
1-877-534-3724 or 705-534-3724 | admin@enaahtig.ca | www.enaahtig.ca
Kagita Mikam
Improve the recruitment, training and employment of Aboriginal people. Matching training needs with qualified training organizations. Matching employment goals with qualified employers.
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan: 613-625-2800 Ext. 248 | info@kagitamikam.ca | www.kagitamikam.com
Wahta Mohawks: 705-749-0101 | info@kagitamikam.ca | www.kagitamikam.com
Metis Nation
Founded in the early 1990s, by the will of Ontario Métis, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) represents the collective aspirations, rights and interests of Métis people and communities throughout Ontario.
705-722-5022 ext. 302 | www.metisnation.org
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle
1-800-663-2696 ext: 1:3 (Employment Counselling) or 705-741-0900 | www.niijki.com
Development and delivery of healing services for Anishnaabekwewag and their families who have been abused, are being abused, or are at risk of being abused.
Peterborough Native Learning Program (PNLP)
The Peterborough Native Learning Program can help anyone interested in gaining skills in reading, writing, math, and computer skills, as well as Grade 12 equivalency. Students are aboriginal and non-aboriginal, ranging from 18 to 65 + years of age and are from all backgrounds. Learners believe upgrading their skills is important for success in further education and training, employment and greater independence in life. PNLP does too!
Contact PNLP to see how Indigenous-focused training can help you. They can tell you about employment readiness programs and apprenticeship preparation.
705-741-0798 | info@pnlp.org | www.pnlp.org
Locations in Peterborough, Lakefield, and Curve Lake First Nation.
LGBT Youthline
At YouthLine, HelpLine volunteers are trained peer supporters aged 16-29, coming from a diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences. LGBT serves all of Ontario.
Call: 1-800-268-9688 | Text: 647-694-4275 | E-mail: askus@youthline.ca | www.youthline.ca
Rainbow Health Ontario
A listing of LGBTQ2+ friendly health and social service providers in Ontario.
416-324-4100 | www.rainbowhealthontario.ca
Rainbow Youth Program
The Rainbow Youth Program works to make lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 2-spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth feel safe, included, and empowered in Peterborough and the four counties. We give LGBTQ+ youth the space to be themselves and the tools to lead positive change in their schools, peer groups, and community.
Please contact Leah to find out more — E-mail: leah@parn.ca | Phone: 705-749-9110
PFLAG Canada
Organization offers peer-to-peer support to help all Canadians dealing with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
1-888-530-6777 | info@pflagcanada.ca | www.pflagcanada.ca
Trans Wellness Ontario
Enhances and sustains the health and wellness of Transgender, Genderqueer, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Queer and Questioning communities and their families.
226-674-4745 | info@transwellness.ca | www.traswellness.ca
Service Canada
Includes Employment Insurance, pensions, and benefits for housing, education, training, family, and people with disabilities.
Closest office locations for in-person service:
Bancroft: Fairway Plaza, 5 Fairway Boulevard
Bracebridge: Federal Building, 98 Manitoba Street, Floor 2
Lindsay: 65 Kent Street West
Peterborough: 219 George Street North
1-877-355-2657 | www.servicecanada.ca
John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton
Programs to prevent repeat offences and delinquent behavior among youth at risk of offending.
1-888-665-6615 or 705-328-0472 | www.johnhoward.on.ca
Simcoe Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Community Legal Clinic
Provides free legal services for persons with low income, throughout the counties of Simcoe and Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
1-800-461-8953 | www.communitylegalclinic.ca
Victim Witness Assistance Program
Support before and at criminal court; trial prep; victim advocacy, crisis intervention, and referrals.
1-855-240-2504 or 705-755-5150 | www.ontario.ca
Haliburton County
Haliburton County is two hours north of the Greater Toronto Area and is better known as the Haliburton Highlands. About 4,000 square kilometres in area, it is one of the higher points on the Canadian Shield and is known for its beauty and more than 500 lakes. The area is home to 18,000 residents and about twice as many seasonal residents. Many people visit Haliburton County for outdoor adventure and to explore its natural wonders. The area is also well-known for its community of artisans, local food and live entertainment.