Career Profiles
 

 

Career Profiles
Published by members of the Local Boards Network of Ontario

 

Arts & Culture

Creative Career was published by the Hamilton Training and Adjustment Board.

Automotive Dealership

These Job Profiles give you a snapshot of what it is like to work within the Automotive Industry.  You will find information about each of the jobs available; including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required the salary and the work environment. You will also find out what opportunities there might be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produces in Simcoe County and the wages may vary.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

Construction Occupations

Building Your Career was published by the Hamilton Training and Adjustment Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

Catalogue of Health Sector Careers

This informative publication features many careers in the health field describing the type of work, related occupations, work requirements, salaries/wages, and places to work, as well as opportunities for growth in each particular occupation.

Horticulture and Landscaping Occupations

Growing Your Career was published by the Hamilton Training and Adjustment Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

Hospitality & Tourism Occupations

Careers to Discover was published by the Hamilton Training and Adjustment Board.  The occupations are relevant to the Renfrew County area.

IT Lives in London

This informative publication features many careers in the IT field, describing the type of work, related occupations, work requirements, salaries/wages, places to work and opportunities for growth in each particular occupation.

Municipal Government

These Job Profiles give you a snapshot of what it is like to work within the within Municipal Government.  You will find information about each of the jobs available; including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required the salary and the work environment.  You will also find out what opportunities there might be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produced in Simcoe County and the wages may vary.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

Printing Company

These Job Profiles give you a snapshot of what it is like to work in a small printing company.  You will find information about each of the jobs available; including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required the salary and the work environment.  You will also find out what opportunities there may be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produced in Simcoe County and the wages may vary.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

REAL FACES Occupation Profiles

The occupations are organized and displayed according to the Skill Type to which it belongs.  This publication was produced in the Brant/Halimond/Norwolk area.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

SWEAP (South Western Ontario Environmental Awareness Program)

This informative publication features many careers in the environmental field, describing the type of work, related occupations, work requirements, salaries/wages, places to work and opportunities for growth in each particular occupation.

Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Careers

The Catalogue of Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Careers was published by the Niagara Workforce Training Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Renfrew County area.

 

 


CAREERS and LABOUR INFORMATION

 

Renfrew and Lanark Counties Labour Market Web Site


Career Getaway
Career opportunities and job preparation skills


Career Cruising
This site is password protected. To access it, register with your local Job Connect Office in Renfrew County.

Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Training programs, jobs available in regions throughout Canada, including in Renfrew County

Job Futures
Post secondary education can lead to better jobs and a higher income. Check out this site to learn more.

Enterprise Renfrew County can help get you a start on your own business.

Province of Ontario Labour Market Information

Ontario Skills Passport

Government of Canada Labour Market Information

 

SKILLED TRADES/APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship Branch of Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Learn more about apprenticeship.

Young Worker Awareness Program
Check out this web site to learn more about "staying safe" while at work.

 

Plus all of these great sites to get you started in your career or job search:

WOW! Words on Work - Women's Speakers Bureau

Ontario Skills Work

211Ontario.ca

Skills Connect

tradeup for success

skilledtrades.ca

Women In Trades and Services

MadeWithTheTrades.com

Ontario Construction Secretariat

WHMIS On line training

tradeability.ca

Skilled Trades

Construction Safety Association of Ontario

Passport to Safety

 



EMPLOYMENT SITES


workopolis.com
Here's another great site to explore if you're considering a career.


monster.ca
It's one of the best known sites for job seekers.

 

Specialist High Skills Majors are growing in Renfrew County!  There is a total of 18 SHSM being offered to the English and Francophone Students of Renfrew County.

  • Business
  • Construction
  • Health and Wellness
  • Transportation
  • Arts and Culture
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
  • Forestry
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts et culture
  • Environnement
  • Hôtellerie et tourisme
  • Construction