Job Seeker Supports
At every step, Life Directions Employment provides individualized, one-on-one support that accommodates the unique needs of the job seeker.
Long-term engagement with Life Directions Employment helps the job seekers to achieve their career goals, even after employment is secured.
How does LDE engage with job seekers?
Job Seeker
The job seeker* drops-in to
Life Directions Employment (LDE) or makes
a scheduled appointment.
*LDE works with job seekers 15 years and older living with a self-disclosed or diagnosed disability.
Action Plan
LDE works with the job seeker to
develop a Return to Work Action Plan.
Pre-Employment Career Development
LDE provides the job seeker with one-on-one pre-employment
career development. This includes:
• needs and resource
identification
• goal setting
• resume development
• interview preparation
• provision of training
Introductions
LDE works together with the job seeker to make introductions to potential employers and set-up interviews.
Employment
The job seeker secures employment or a job placement. This may be a
stepping-stone to the job seeker’s longer term career goals.
Training
LDE works with the employer to develop and implement a
training plan for the new hire.
Follow Up
LDE maintains ongoing contact with the job seeker and employer to ensure
career success and employee retention.
getting started
The first step in your journey with LDE is filling out our pre-intake form. This lets us get to know a bit about you and your employment goals. If you need help filling it out, please contact us for assitance.
Life Directions
Career Resource Centre
The Career Resource Centre (CRC) at Life Directions is available to anyone in the community – free of charge!
Drop-in for all of your job search and career development needs.
Available resources include:
- computers
- internet access
- printer
- scan
- fax
- local job boards
- community resources
- job coaches
- network with other jobseekers!
Hours: Monday – Friday
9am – 12pm