For residents who have been impacted by the demonstrations in the downtown core:
How we can help
Who to contact
For residents who have been impacted by the demonstrations in the downtown core:
If you need help with:
- Food
- Rent or rent arrears
- Heat, hydro, water costs, insurance, or arrears
- Cost of prescription medications & other health related expenses
- Other basic needs
Kelly Ford, Program Support Consultant
Kelly.ford@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 15142
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
**Eligibility will be determined for the Ontario Works Financial Assistance, Ontario Works Emergency Assistance or Essential Health and Social Supports Program
Employers – If you need help with:
- Finding and hiring skilled employees
- Information about financial hiring incentives
- Other free employer services
Employees – If you need help with:
- Finding a job
- Putting together a resume
- Improving your interview techniques
- Upgrading your skills
- Access to job fairs, job postings, job matching and one-to-one coaching
- A one-stop-shop for finding the job you are looking for
City Of Ottawa, Employment Ontario
Jay Clark – Employment Specialist
613-580-2424 x 26420
jay.clark@ottawa.ca
Or
Employment Ontario Referral and Information Line:
613-580-2424 ext. 14372
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
For more information:
- Ontario Works and Emergency Assistance visit: ontario.ca/page/social-assistance
- Essential Health and Social Supports visit: ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/employment-and-financial-assistance/help-people-not-receiving-financial-assistance
- Employment Ontario (job seekers and employers) visit: ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/employment-and-financial-assistance/help-finding-job#employment-ontario
**Please have the following information available when you call:
- Birth certificates, Social Insurance Number, Ontario Health Card and immigration documents for you and your family members.
- Information about your current income
- Information about your current assets (e.g., Bank account balances)
- Your accommodation expenses (e.g., rent, heat, hydro, etc.)
