Employment
Jobs In Portage la Prairie
Website: https://localjobshop.ca/regions/portage_la_prairie
Association for Community Living
Address: PO Box 773, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2
Phone: 204-856-1190
Fax: 204-856-1191
Website: https://www.aclmb.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: The association promotes the inherent social value and role of all children, youth and adults with disabilities in our society. Their work includes resource development, training and networking that benefits individuals with disabilities, families, educators, and other education system stakeholders. They work at a policy level with community service providers to create change in communities - they promote people with intellectual disabilities having real work for real pay, being socially included in their communities, and contributing as full citizens. Their work supports economic development, social inclusion, healthy active living, housing options, and leadership training in communities.
Eligibility: N/A
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD)
Phone: (204) 945-0575
Toll Free: 1-866-332-5077
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/vrmanual/index.html
Email: [email protected]
Services: EAPD is available for any Manitoba resident aged 16 or older with an intellectual, psychiatric, learning or physical disability diagnosed or assessed by an appropriate professional. They also must be legally entitled to work in
Manitoba and show a willingness to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. EAPD offers education, training and employment opportunities including: Vocational Counselling, Specialized Vocational Assessment, Vocational Planning,
Vocational Training, Support Services and Direct Employment Services
Long Plain Employment and Training
Address: 110-5010 Crescent Road West Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0Y7
Phone: (204) 857 7474
Website: https://lpband.ca/long-plain-employment-training/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Long Plain Employment & Training (LPET) serves to provide training to employment services to the members of Long Plain First Nation. LPET aims to assist unemployed or underemployed band members (primarily living on-reserve)
gain the necessary skills and/or training that leads to long term employment. LPET offers the following services: Job Board & Binder, Resume creation/updating, Cover letter assistance, Interview Skills, Career Planning, Referrals to other
agencies, Employment Insurance (EI) Assistance (Referral to Training/Employment), Access to Labour Market Information, and Resource Materials
Manitoba Employment and Training
Address: 1016 East Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0K1
Phone: (204) 239-3085
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/tes/
Services: Skills and Employment Partnerships helps Manitobans prepare for, find and keep employment, including job referral services and support for training to meet labour market needs. A wide range of employment and training services are offered through their 13 centers situated throughout Manitoba as well as through partnerships with community-based organizations and employers
Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre
Address: 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V2
Phone: 1-866-332-5077 or 204-239-3043
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/employment/
Services: Provides information on adult learning & literacy, apprenticeships, job referral service, job bank, labour market information, Manitoba Student aid, Manitoba WorkinfoNET, Post-Secondary Education, and career development.
Eligibility: Anyone living within Manitoba.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their Portage location or website for more
information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
First Peoples Development Inc.
Address: Long Plain First Nation, PO Box 430, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Winnipeg Office: 1355 Mountain Avenue - Main Floor, Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B6
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-204-987-9570
Long Plain: 1-204-252-3366
Dakota Tipi: 204-857-4381
Fax: Winnipeg: 1-204-987-9589
Website: http://www.fpdinc.ca/
Email: Contact forms are available on their website.
Services: ASETS, administered through the FPDI, is designed to help Aboriginal people prepare for and find high demand jobs quickly, as well as keep them in the long term. Programs and services include: skills development training for high demand jobs; job finding; programs for youth; programs for urban and Aboriginal Peoples with disabilities; access to childcare support.
Eligibility: All Aboriginal people may access the programs and services through their local band offices and sub agreement holders.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their locations through local band offices or their website for more information.
Hours: Winnipeg office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Hope Arising Employment Training Center
Address: 1526 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0N5
Phone: 204-239-5492
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hopearisingetc/
Email: [email protected]
ServicesFind full services description in Education - Institution
MarketAbilities
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/marketabilities.html
Services: Provides a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment. Provides vocational counselling, assessment , vocational planning on a individual basis, vocational training with specific job development and/or post-secondary, support services and direct employment services. Employment-focused services are provided through three designated agencies.
Eligibility: A person must be: a resident of Manitoba with a mental, psychiatric, learning or physical disability; 16 years of age or older; legally entitled to work in Manitoba and show a willingness to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Applications must include proof of a qualifying disability diagnosed or assessed by an appropriate professional.
Cost: N/A
Militia Recruiting
Militia Recruiting > Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Force
1-204-857-7745 > 1-800-856-8488
Militia recruitment services > Canadian Armed Forces recruiting.
Eligibility: N/A > Eligibility: 16 or older; grade 10 education.
How to Access: Call for more information or begin your application at https://forces.ca/
Portage Friendship Centre - Partners for Careers
Address: 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Website: http://www.ptgfc.org/Programs.html
Email: [email protected]
Services: Partners for Careers links Aboriginal graduates with suitable employment, accessing highly motivated Aboriginal students eager to join the workforce. Resume building, job search training, additional information and resources for those seeking employment, or to further education.
Eligibility: Graduates - contact for specific details. **find out what level of education they need,
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage or visit the centre for more information and resources regarding job and education matters and the Partners for Careers program.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Employment Assistance Services – Portage Learning and Literacy Centre Inc.
Address: 110 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M1
Phone: 204-857-6304
Website: http://pllc.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://pllc.ca/contact/
Services: Direct one-on-one support with job searches, developing resumes and cover letters, and job interview preparation, in addition to hosting regular workshops on a variety of job search ad employment readiness tips.
Portage Work Experience Program – Portage Learning and Literacy Centre offers youth (between 15 and 30 years of age) a 13-week paid work experience to assist in overcoming barriers to employment and develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. A goal of this program is to help youth participate in the current and future labour market as well as promote education and skills as being key to labour market participation. For more information or to register as an employer or participant, please contact the Program Coordinator at 204-857-6304 ext. 267.
Eligibility: Anyone
Project S.A.M. Inc.
Address: 85 4th Avenue North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3J5
Phone: 204-857-6560
Fax: 204-857-3325
Services: SAM Inc. is a non-profit community organization, and stands for Service, Ability, Mobility and provides employment-training opportunities for the individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Eligibility: Clients who work at SAM range in age from 16 up to age 70.
Cost: Have to be referred to us from the Department of Families
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their location for more information.
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Supported Employment
Address: 85 4th Avenue Northeast, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3J5
Contact Info: 204-857-6500 email: [email protected]
Services: Resume Building/Updating, Job Retention, Job search, Interview coaching/mock interviews, One to one assistance, Employment follow ups/ Long Term follow up(based on the client), and ongoing support.
Eligibility: To become a client of Supported Employment, you must be 18 years of age and older, have a disability and/or a barrier, and must have motivation and patience to be employable and a SIN #.
Cost: There is no charge to the client to join this program- free of charge.
How to access: Phone, email or visit their location for more information.
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Service Canada Centre
Address: 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V2
Phone: 1-800-622-6232
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-dsp.cgi?rc=4114
Services: Provides assistance in a number of employment areas such as: job search and job search tools, student/youth jobs, opportunities in the heritage sector, government jobs, Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence, Canada Revenue Agency, Parks Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Career planning (resume and cover letter, skill development, etc.), employment insurance program, wage earner protection program, employment support for veterans, employment support for people with disabilities, and employment support for immigrants.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the Service Canada Centre in Portage or the Service Canada website for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Peak Hours: 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Society for Manitobans with Disabilities
Address: 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5
Phone: 1-204-975-3010
Toll-Free: 1-866-282-8041
TTY Toll Free: 1-800-225-9108
TTY: 204-975-3083
Website: https://www.smd.mb.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Visions of Independence
Address: 20 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L9
Phone: 204-239-6698
Fax: 204-239-6808
Website: visionsofindependence.org
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides residential, day programs and supported independent living supports to individuals with an intellectual disability. Focus is on developing life skills and pre-employment skills within the community. Offers respite services on a case by case basis to some of our supported individuals.
Website: https://localjobshop.ca/regions/portage_la_prairie
Association for Community Living
Address: PO Box 773, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2
Phone: 204-856-1190
Fax: 204-856-1191
Website: https://www.aclmb.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: The association promotes the inherent social value and role of all children, youth and adults with disabilities in our society. Their work includes resource development, training and networking that benefits individuals with disabilities, families, educators, and other education system stakeholders. They work at a policy level with community service providers to create change in communities - they promote people with intellectual disabilities having real work for real pay, being socially included in their communities, and contributing as full citizens. Their work supports economic development, social inclusion, healthy active living, housing options, and leadership training in communities.
Eligibility: N/A
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD)
Phone: (204) 945-0575
Toll Free: 1-866-332-5077
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/vrmanual/index.html
Email: [email protected]
Services: EAPD is available for any Manitoba resident aged 16 or older with an intellectual, psychiatric, learning or physical disability diagnosed or assessed by an appropriate professional. They also must be legally entitled to work in
Manitoba and show a willingness to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. EAPD offers education, training and employment opportunities including: Vocational Counselling, Specialized Vocational Assessment, Vocational Planning,
Vocational Training, Support Services and Direct Employment Services
Long Plain Employment and Training
Address: 110-5010 Crescent Road West Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0Y7
Phone: (204) 857 7474
Website: https://lpband.ca/long-plain-employment-training/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Long Plain Employment & Training (LPET) serves to provide training to employment services to the members of Long Plain First Nation. LPET aims to assist unemployed or underemployed band members (primarily living on-reserve)
gain the necessary skills and/or training that leads to long term employment. LPET offers the following services: Job Board & Binder, Resume creation/updating, Cover letter assistance, Interview Skills, Career Planning, Referrals to other
agencies, Employment Insurance (EI) Assistance (Referral to Training/Employment), Access to Labour Market Information, and Resource Materials
Manitoba Employment and Training
Address: 1016 East Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0K1
Phone: (204) 239-3085
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/tes/
Services: Skills and Employment Partnerships helps Manitobans prepare for, find and keep employment, including job referral services and support for training to meet labour market needs. A wide range of employment and training services are offered through their 13 centers situated throughout Manitoba as well as through partnerships with community-based organizations and employers
Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre
Address: 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V2
Phone: 1-866-332-5077 or 204-239-3043
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/employment/
Services: Provides information on adult learning & literacy, apprenticeships, job referral service, job bank, labour market information, Manitoba Student aid, Manitoba WorkinfoNET, Post-Secondary Education, and career development.
Eligibility: Anyone living within Manitoba.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their Portage location or website for more
information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
First Peoples Development Inc.
Address: Long Plain First Nation, PO Box 430, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Winnipeg Office: 1355 Mountain Avenue - Main Floor, Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B6
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-204-987-9570
Long Plain: 1-204-252-3366
Dakota Tipi: 204-857-4381
Fax: Winnipeg: 1-204-987-9589
Website: http://www.fpdinc.ca/
Email: Contact forms are available on their website.
Services: ASETS, administered through the FPDI, is designed to help Aboriginal people prepare for and find high demand jobs quickly, as well as keep them in the long term. Programs and services include: skills development training for high demand jobs; job finding; programs for youth; programs for urban and Aboriginal Peoples with disabilities; access to childcare support.
Eligibility: All Aboriginal people may access the programs and services through their local band offices and sub agreement holders.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their locations through local band offices or their website for more information.
Hours: Winnipeg office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Hope Arising Employment Training Center
Address: 1526 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0N5
Phone: 204-239-5492
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hopearisingetc/
Email: [email protected]
ServicesFind full services description in Education - Institution
MarketAbilities
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/marketabilities.html
Services: Provides a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment. Provides vocational counselling, assessment , vocational planning on a individual basis, vocational training with specific job development and/or post-secondary, support services and direct employment services. Employment-focused services are provided through three designated agencies.
Eligibility: A person must be: a resident of Manitoba with a mental, psychiatric, learning or physical disability; 16 years of age or older; legally entitled to work in Manitoba and show a willingness to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Applications must include proof of a qualifying disability diagnosed or assessed by an appropriate professional.
Cost: N/A
Militia Recruiting
Militia Recruiting > Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Force
1-204-857-7745 > 1-800-856-8488
Militia recruitment services > Canadian Armed Forces recruiting.
Eligibility: N/A > Eligibility: 16 or older; grade 10 education.
How to Access: Call for more information or begin your application at https://forces.ca/
Portage Friendship Centre - Partners for Careers
Address: 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Website: http://www.ptgfc.org/Programs.html
Email: [email protected]
Services: Partners for Careers links Aboriginal graduates with suitable employment, accessing highly motivated Aboriginal students eager to join the workforce. Resume building, job search training, additional information and resources for those seeking employment, or to further education.
Eligibility: Graduates - contact for specific details. **find out what level of education they need,
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage or visit the centre for more information and resources regarding job and education matters and the Partners for Careers program.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Employment Assistance Services – Portage Learning and Literacy Centre Inc.
Address: 110 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M1
Phone: 204-857-6304
Website: http://pllc.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://pllc.ca/contact/
Services: Direct one-on-one support with job searches, developing resumes and cover letters, and job interview preparation, in addition to hosting regular workshops on a variety of job search ad employment readiness tips.
Portage Work Experience Program – Portage Learning and Literacy Centre offers youth (between 15 and 30 years of age) a 13-week paid work experience to assist in overcoming barriers to employment and develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. A goal of this program is to help youth participate in the current and future labour market as well as promote education and skills as being key to labour market participation. For more information or to register as an employer or participant, please contact the Program Coordinator at 204-857-6304 ext. 267.
Eligibility: Anyone
Project S.A.M. Inc.
Address: 85 4th Avenue North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3J5
Phone: 204-857-6560
Fax: 204-857-3325
Services: SAM Inc. is a non-profit community organization, and stands for Service, Ability, Mobility and provides employment-training opportunities for the individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Eligibility: Clients who work at SAM range in age from 16 up to age 70.
Cost: Have to be referred to us from the Department of Families
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their location for more information.
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Supported Employment
Address: 85 4th Avenue Northeast, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3J5
Contact Info: 204-857-6500 email: [email protected]
Services: Resume Building/Updating, Job Retention, Job search, Interview coaching/mock interviews, One to one assistance, Employment follow ups/ Long Term follow up(based on the client), and ongoing support.
Eligibility: To become a client of Supported Employment, you must be 18 years of age and older, have a disability and/or a barrier, and must have motivation and patience to be employable and a SIN #.
Cost: There is no charge to the client to join this program- free of charge.
How to access: Phone, email or visit their location for more information.
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Service Canada Centre
Address: 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V2
Phone: 1-800-622-6232
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-dsp.cgi?rc=4114
Services: Provides assistance in a number of employment areas such as: job search and job search tools, student/youth jobs, opportunities in the heritage sector, government jobs, Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence, Canada Revenue Agency, Parks Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Career planning (resume and cover letter, skill development, etc.), employment insurance program, wage earner protection program, employment support for veterans, employment support for people with disabilities, and employment support for immigrants.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the Service Canada Centre in Portage or the Service Canada website for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Peak Hours: 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Society for Manitobans with Disabilities
Address: 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5
Phone: 1-204-975-3010
Toll-Free: 1-866-282-8041
TTY Toll Free: 1-800-225-9108
TTY: 204-975-3083
Website: https://www.smd.mb.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Visions of Independence
Address: 20 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L9
Phone: 204-239-6698
Fax: 204-239-6808
Website: visionsofindependence.org
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides residential, day programs and supported independent living supports to individuals with an intellectual disability. Focus is on developing life skills and pre-employment skills within the community. Offers respite services on a case by case basis to some of our supported individuals.
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
