Career Development Resources
Canada
WorkInfoNet
An Internet directory with a searchable links section. Provides useful
information on many different aspects of the Canadian labour market. Useful for
both job candidates and employers. Includes numerous links with summaries. A
clean, attractive, and well-organized site. Produced in both English and French
versions.
canadajobs.com
A collection of Canadian Internet resources that have job listings on their
sites. Includes links to job databases, government job banks, newsgroups,
employment agencies, and companies -- all with job listings. A straightforward
site, and a must for those conducting an on-line job search.
Canadian
Career Page
A useful site featuring a searchable database of current
Canadian job postings. Employers can post jobs here. Includes direct links to
the HR sites of major Canadian employers. Offers an extensive selection of
valuable Canadian career resource links. Quick-loading, and easy to navigate.
Canadian
Recruiters and the Directory of Recruiters Information Page
Maintained by the publishers of the printed Directory of Canadian Recruiters,
Directory of Ontario Recruiters, and Directory of Toronto Recruiters
(descriptions and purchasing info is provided for all these). Includes a useful
section of direct links to many of the recruitment firms' Web sites. Also lists
links to general job-related sites.
Employment
Resources On the Internet
An extensive listing of valuable resources put out by Steve Lodin. Based in the
USA, but has a good listing of "International Employment Resources"
that covers Canada. Also includes the "Entire List of Employment Resources
on the Internet". A clean, well-organized site.
Human Resources for
Employers - Human Resources Development Canada
Contains all kinds of valuable information designed to help Canadian employers
manage the HR side of their businesses. Information is organized regionally by
province. Clean, fast, and nicely laid out. Developed by the Government of
Canada. Produced in both English and French versions.
JobHunt:
On-Line Job Meta-List
Provides a listing of useful Internet-based job search resources and services.
Includes those services that are relevant for a broad range of job types and
geographical locations. The resources are organized into various categories,
but a single-page "master" list of all the links is also included.
Simple, quick, and easy to use.
Quintessential
Careers: A Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide
An extensive site with many great resources for the job seeker. The focus is on
helping new graduates find employment, but any job hunter could benefit.
Includes helpful tips on preparing cover letters and résumés, job-hunting,
interviewing, etc. Also lists numerous links to employment-related resources on
the Internet. Site has won numerous awards.
The
Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
One of the first -- and still one of the best -- guides to
using the Internet to find a job. Geared primarily toward job seekers, but
includes resources for employers as well. Text-based, with a simple,
well-organized format. Includes links to many valuable Internet resources.
The
Canadian Jobs Catalogue
Features direct links to over 2,500 Canadian-only sites and resources. Numerous
listings arranged into a wide variety of specific categories. Claims to be
"much more than a list of sites", but rather "a unique strategy
for success". Includes on-line jobs and résumé banks. (Note: small fee
required to access full site, some areas are free)
HRDC Sites Across
Canada
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/maps/national/canada.shtml HRDC In The News
Meet Our Ministers Work/Jobs Income Support Services for Employers &
Entrepre- neurs Labour Market Information Learning Opportunities Programs &
Services Partnership Information Legislation HRDC Sites Across Canada.
ReEmployment Resources
EARN Executive Advancement Resource Network (416) 487-4355
MISSISSAUGA Cable 10 Job Market (905) 270-2124
HUGS Handling
Unemployment Group (905)
534-3561
HAPPEN Halton/Peel Executive Network (905) 631-4551
(905) 631-4557
APPAC Association
of Professional Placement (416) 362-0983
Agencies of Canada
Sheridan College (905)
896-2086
CEC PAY CONTROL (905)
566-6148
FAMILY SERVICES OF PEEL $65/6 weeks (905) 270-6647
WOMEN UNDER STRESS (905) 787-1481
VENTURES IN HARMONY (905) 897-8761
DIRECTIONS Mature Ladies (905)
961-8100
HAPITAT Ministry of Skills Development,
Oakville (905)
279-7333
Halton/Peel Industrial Training
Advisory (905)
849-5744
Committee
SENIORS FOR BUSINESS T.O. (416)
481-4579
Miss. (905) 276-0766
Opportunities Abroad
University of Guelph (519) 824-4120 Ext. 6918
International Services
Dept. (Database & printed material)
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Mississauga Chapter (905) 824-7559
APPRENTICESHIP & CLIENT SERVICES 1-800 387-5656
General
ReEmployment Resources
Newspapers: New and potential government
legislation affecting small business
Special
sections on business, hi-tech, food & beverages, entrepreneurs, etc.
Competitor advertisements
- products/service, employees,
promotions
Up-to-date information of business and self-improvement
measures
Statistics indicating market trends and future occupations &
Economic information i.e. forecasts, rates, variances, futures
Bankruptcies and liquidations
Business & Finance ideas & solutions
Networks
Small business success stories, referrals, education, and
business information
New contracts/tenders
Community newspapers
Cultural newspapers
Trade newsletters & magazines
Advertisers, consultants (advertising, marketing, business)
Library: Magazines, literature, film, videos, cassettes, newspapers,
directories, CD Rom, microfiches, training information, small business
directorates, government documentation, statistics and regulations, seminars and workshops
Small business centres: City
Hall (Department of Economic Development & Trade, Small Business Self-Help
Centres), colleges & universities, ministries, municipal offices
Business reference services:
Better Business Bureau, Federal Business Development Bank, Small
Business Secretariat, Chambers of Commerce, Board of Trade, Business
Development Association
Trade Associations
Trade shows, conferences, conventions, seminars
Yellow pages
Local businesses, commercial landlords & realtors, telephone companies,
bankers, mortgage representatives
Canada Small Business Performance: A Financial Survey - Avery Leibowitz, C.A.
Suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, business owners
Potential customers, competitors customers, mailing lists
Government agencies: Statscan, Department of Industry Trade &
Commerce
Survey houses, Magazine listing i.e. Profits
Top 100
Network groups
Sales, Public Relations, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Marketing
personnel
Business Magazines: Profit,
Profits (FBDB), Inc., Entrepreneur
Financial &
Advisory Services
Ontario Development Corporation
4 Robert Speck
Parkway, Suite 1140
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1S1
(905) 279-9150
Ontario Development Corporation
56 Wellesley Street
West, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A
2E7
(416) 326-1070
(Secondary manufacturing industries, service industries
closely allied to manufacturing, tourist operations
&
attractions are eligible for development corporation
assistance)
Ministry of Revenue
Ontario Small Business Development Corporation
(Venture capital liaison, with corporations,
individuals.)
Corporations Tax Branch
(Corporations, Income & Capital Tax)
P.O. Box 622
33 King Street West
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8H9
(416) 434-7232
GST Information Offices:
Toronto Region
100 Sheppard Avenue
East
Toronto, Ontario M2N
6N5
(416) 954-0111
1-800-461-1082
Toronto East
305 Milner Avenue,
4th Floor
Scarborough, Ontario
M1B 3V4
(416) 954-0212
Toronto West
90 Burnhamthorpe
Road West, 3rd Floor
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 3C3
(905) 615-2105
Toronto Core
375 University
Avenue, 9th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5C
2J5
(416) 954-0473
Toronto North
4576 Yonge Street,
7th Floor
North York, Ontario
(416) 954-3173
Revenue Canada - District Taxation Offices
(Federal Corporation Tax, Personal Tax, Capital Gains
Tax
& Source Deductions)
Mississauga
P.O. Box 6000, 77
City Centre Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5A 4E9
(905) 566-6700
North York
P.O. Box 7057
36 Adelaide Street
East
Toronto, Ontario M5C
2V4
(416) 869-1500
Toronto
36 Adelaide Street
East
Toronto, Ontario M5C
1J7
(416) 869-1500
Retail Sales Tax Office
2 Robert Speck Parkway,
Suite 350
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1H8
(905) 273-9490
or
2300 Yonge Street,
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4P
1H6
(416) 487-1361
1-800-268-8852
Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations
Information Services:
Companies Branch
(Business Names Registration)
393 University
Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A
2H6
(416) 593-8880
Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations
Corporate Services Section: Companies Branch
(Business Incorporations)
393 University
Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A
2H6
(416) 596-3757
Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations
Consumer Information Centre
(The Business Practices Acts)
555 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M7A
2H6
(416) 326-8555
1-800-268-1142
The Ontario Ministry of Labour
Communications Branch/Information Centre
(Occupational Health & Safety,
minimum wage
working hours, etc.)
400 University
Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M7A
1T7
(416) 326-7565
1-800-267-9517
Employment Standards Branch
(416)
326-7565
1-800-387-2965
Employment Adjustment Branch
(416)
326-7381
Industrial Health & Safety Branch
(416)
326-7900
Construction Health & Safety Branch
(416)
326-7770
WSIB (Workers' Compensation Board) (H.O.)
2 Bloor Street East,
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W
3C3
(416) 927-3925
Ministry of Revenue
Employer Health Tax
P.O. Box 627, 33
King Street West
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8H5
The Ontario Ministry of Health(O.H.I.P)
201 City Centre
Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 2T4
(905) 275-2730
or
2195 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4S
2B2
(416) 482-1111
or
7 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario M4H
1A8
(416) 965-1000
Health & Welfare Canada
Health Protection Branch
(Food & Drug Act/Radiation Emitting
Device Act & Regulations)
2301 Midland Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
M1P 4R7
(416) 973-1600
Consumer & Corporate Affairs
(Packaging & Labelling Standards)
5075 Yonge Street,
Suite 202
Willowdale, Ontario
M2N 6C6
(416) 224-3951/0
Consumer & Corporate Affairs
(Product Safety)
200 Town Centre
Court, Suite 815
Scarborough, Ontario
M1P 4X8
(416) 572-2845
Ontario Ministry of Consumer & Commercial
Relations
(Technical Standards Division)
3300 Bloor Street
West, 3rd Floor, West Tower
Etobicoke, Ontario
M8X 2X4
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Rexdale, Ontario M9W
1R3
(416) 747-4000
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
7 Crouse Road
Scarborough, Ontario
M1R 3A9
(416) 757-3611
Ministry of Housing
Ontario Buildings Branch
(Building Codes)
777 Bay Street, 2nd
Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G
2E5
(416) 585-6666
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
Communications Branch
(Pollution Control)
135 St. Clair Avenue
West
Toronto, Ontario M4V
1P5
(416) 323-4663
Ministry of Financial Institutions
Credit Unions & Cooperatives Services Branch
(Co-operative Venture Registration)
555 Yonge Street,
6th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M7A
2H6
(416) 326-9300
Consumer & Corporate Affairs Canada
Bankruptcy & Corporate Services Branch
(Federal Incorporation)
25 St. Clair Avenue
East, 7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4T
1M2
(416) 973-3710
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RESOURCES
Business
Magazines & Web Sites
Globe and Mail
- One of Canada's leading business papers
Globetechnology.com
- Get the latest technology news
Toronto Star -
Largest daily local paper
WebCity Canada - A
city for Canadians in Cyberspace
Publications Ontario
880 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M7A
1N8
(416) 326-5300
Ministry of lndustry, Trade & Technology
(Self-help books on
"How to Prepare a Business Plan"
and "Record
Keeping Made Easy")
NewsDirectory:
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Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan.
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The Info
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Entertainment Directory "Canada's Internet Business Solution"
Business Site of the Day March '98 March 1 BorderNet March 2 The People's
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Reports Library Canadian Corporate News Canadian Company Capabilities Sedar
Database Canadian Trade Index Franchise Annual Online Canada Yellow Pages
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers etc.
InfoSpace.com
- Canada: Business Finder
http://www.infospace.com/_1_4OSFU2T04RPO7IR__info.iemain/index_ylw_ca.htm
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Electronics, Design Product News, PIQ (Produits pour l'Industrie Québécoise),
Woodworking, MP&P (Metalworking
Production & Purchasing)
Insurance & Bonds
Insurance Bureau of Canada
240 Duncan Mill
Road, Suite 700
Don Mills, Ontario
M3B 1Z4
(416) 362-9528
Patents
Consumer & Corporate Affairs Canada
The Patent Office
Place du Portage, Tower 1
50 Victoria Street
Hull, Quebec K1A 0E1
(819) 997-1936
Industrial Design
Consumer & Corporate Affairs Canada
The Copyright & Industrial Design Branch
(Registration $160 and renewal fee of $215
for five years to be completed within 12 months
after design has been made public in Canada)
Place du Portage 1,
Phase 1
50 Victoria Street
Hull, Quebec K1A 0C9
(819) 997-1725
Copyrights
Copyright & Industrial Design Branch
Bureau of Corporate Affairs
Consumer &
Corporate Affairs Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A
0C9
SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Small Business Start-up Hotline
Ministry of Industry, Trade & Technology Services
(Provincial services, rules & regulations and
seminars)
(416) 963-0050
1-800-567-2345
Peel Business Self-Help Office
City Hall, 6th Floor
2 Wellington Street
West
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 4R2
(905) 874-2650
Queen's Park Business Self-Help Office
900 Bay Street, 7th
Floor, Hearst Block
Toronto, Ontario M7A
2E1
(416) 325-6532
Scarborough Business Self-Help Office
150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, Ontario
M1P 4N7
(416) 396-7169
Toronto Business Self-Help Office
Main Floor -
City Hall
Toronto, Ontario M5H
2N2
(416) 392-6646
Markham Business Self-Help Office
Markham Civic
Centre, 101 Town Blvd.
Markham, Ontario L3R
9W3
(416) 475-4890
Hamilton Wentworth Business Advisory Centre
1 James Street South
P.O. Box 910, 7th
Floor
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3V9
(905) 577-6606
Newcomers Business Self-Help Office
Kensington Campus
George Brown College
21 Nassau Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1M3
Ministry of Industry Trade & Technology
Central-East Ontario
5 Fairview Mall
Drive, Suite 480
Willowdale, Ontario
(416) 491-7680
Central-West Ontario
Bank of Montreal
Tower
1 James Street
North, Suite 200
Hamilton, Ontario
L8R 2K3
(416) 521-7783
District Office
4 Robert Speck
Parkway, 11th Floor
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1S1
(416) 279-6515
Department of Industry, Science & Technology
Canada
Business Service Centre, Communications Branch
(Information & counselling programs &
services)
1 Front Street West,
4th Floor
Dominion Public
Building
Toronto, Ontario M5J
1A4
(416) 973-4782
Canadian Franchise Association
(Services to Member Franchisors only)
88 University
Avenue, Suite 607
Toronto, Ontario M5J
1T6
(416) 595-5005
HOMEPRENEURS
Canadian Association for Home-Based Business
(Newsletters, directories, resource material
and seminars)
1200E Prince of
Wales Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2C
1M9
(613) 723-7233
Canadian Association of Family Enterprise
(Local chapter meetings, networks and passing
on businesses to family members)
615 Yonge Street,
5th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M4Y
2T4
(416) 966-0661
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
(Has a small business committee lobbying in
the federal government level. Co-sponsor of Small Business Week. $150
membership fee ("Ottawa Update" - federal legislation and
"Impact" - Chamber activities).
120 Adelaide Street
West, Suite 2109
Toronto, Ontario M5H
1K1
(416) 868-6415
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
(National or local division memberships. Business
services & assistance)
2180 Steeles Avenue
West, Suite 219
Concord, Ontario L4K
2Z5
(416) 669-1248
Canadian Direct Marketing Association
(Membership $250+. Represents direct marketing)
1 Concord Gate,
Suite 607
Don Mills, Ontario
M3C 3N6
(416) 391-2362
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
($75 - $1000 fees for services & library. Political
action group for small to medium size businesses)
4141 Yonge Street,
Suite 401
Willowdale, Ontario
M2P 2A6
(416) 222-8022
Selling By Mail
Order & Independence - Donald Lumley, Toronto ($16.95)
Productive Publications
P.O. Box 7200, Stn. A
Toronto, Ontario M5W 1X8
National Home Business Institute (416) 926-8746
JoAnn Austin -
Toronto Marketing Consultant, cofounder with Doug Gray (B.C. lawyer).
($150 membership includes monthly information, network meetings, quarterly
newsletters, access to products and services through entrepreneurs, insurance
programs, discounts for services and products)
Working From Home
- Ian Cohen & Chris Ballard,
Toronto (416) 841-8757 - (monthly newsletter -
$120/year)
