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Resources and Programs Available for Job Loss

List of Resources for Unemployed Workers in Canada, Quebec, and the Outaouais Region.

Federal Resources (Canada)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provides several job-related resources, such as funding programs for jobs and training, professional skills development, and workplace standards. Key programs include:

Offers many resources to help individual’s find opportunities in the federal government and with employers across the country.

Employment Insurance (EI)

Offers temporary benefits to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and are available to work but cannot find a job.

Administered by ESDC, this is Canada’s national employment service, available as a website and mobile app. It includes a job search tool and tips for job seekers, including a guide on how to navigate the Job Bank.

Wage Subsidies and Training

This website provides information on wage subsidies and professional training opportunities for job seekers to help them improve their employability.

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) offers resources for financial management, particularly in the event of job loss. Their services include:

Severance Pay Information

Provides advice on managing severance pay after losing a job.

Debt Management Tools

Offers tips for managing debt, including how to create a budget and handle financial stress.

Managing your money in challenging times

Getting help from a credit counselor

Public Service Commission of Canada (PSCC)

The Public Service Commission (PSCC) manages the Jobs in the Government of Canada page, and allows users to search and apply for jobs within the government. Helpful tips are available on how to apply for these jobs.

Provincial Resources (Quebec)

Emploi-Québec offers a wide range of employment and training support services aimed at helping individuals find jobs and improve their skills.

Portal listing available job opportunities across the province of Quebec.

Collective Dismissal Assistance Program (CNESST)

Administered by Commission des norms, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), provides support to employees affected by collective layoffs, offering assistance with job searches and career transitions.

Services Québec – Maniwaki Office

Services Québec offers employment assistance, business support, social assistance, and other services. They can be contacted at 819-449-4284 or visited in person at 100, rue Principale Sud, office 240, Maniwaki.

Job Loss Support

The Job Loss Support webpage gathers government resources and programs to help individuals find employment

Request for last-resort financial assistance or for employment services

Job and Career Fairs

Directory of specialized employability organizations

Only available in French

Online Services – Employment Assistance

Employment Assistance Programs

My account: Employment Assistance – Social Assistance

Employment Assistance Programs

Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESS)

Provides various social assistance programs and tools for job seekers, including:

Social Assistance and Social Solidarity

Job Search Questionnaire

Regional Resources (Outaouais)

The Outaouais region has several resources available, including:

Service d’aide à l’emploi (SAE)

Service d’aide à l’emploi (SAE) provides support for job searches and professional guidance in the Outaouais region (only in French).

Formation continue - Cégep de l'Outaouais

Formation continue – Cégep de l’Outaouais provides ongoing education and career transition programs for workers looking to change careers (only available in French).

Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre des services forestiers

Comité sectoriel de main-d'oeuvre des services forestiers assists forestry workers in the Outaouais region with reintegration and training programs.

Municipal Resources

The Ville de Maniwaki

only availible in French)

The MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau

only availible in French)

Additional Resources

Some resources below may require a free or paid account: