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Ontario Works
199 Larch St, 9th Fl
Sudbury
Sudbury
3-1-1 or 705-675-2411
Fax: 705-673-0813
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last updated: May 29, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call to make a referral
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Must reside within the City of Greater Sudbury
Fees
Free
Contacts
Gail Spencer - Supervisor
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French reception, programs, publications, and website
Area(s) Served
Greater Sudbury
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides financial and employment assistance to citizens who qualify based on the Ontario Works Act
Financial assistance may include:funds to cover food and shelter
a monthly drug card to cover the cost of prescribed medications
dental care for children, medical transportation and diabetic supplies
employment focused activities as described within the Ontario Works Act
Employment Supports assist participants in finding employment which includes training or skill development, academic upgrading, independent job searches and literacy training
Community Participation allows participants to volunteer with non-profit and public organizations which allows development of skills, experience and an opportunity to establish contacts within the community * participants who choose to complete a community participation placement can volunteer up to 70 hours per month, up to six months
Employment Placements allows a participant who is considered to be job ready an opportunity to fine tune his or her employment skills * job placement agencies match the skills of the participant with the needs of an employer * employment placement options may include self-employment opportunities
Financial assistance may include:
Employment Supports assist participants in finding employment which includes training or skill development, academic upgrading, independent job searches and literacy training
Community Participation allows participants to volunteer with non-profit and public organizations which allows development of skills, experience and an opportunity to establish contacts within the community * participants who choose to complete a community participation placement can volunteer up to 70 hours per month, up to six months
Employment Placements allows a participant who is considered to be job ready an opportunity to fine tune his or her employment skills * job placement agencies match the skills of the participant with the needs of an employer * employment placement options may include self-employment opportunities
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Last updated: May 29, 2024: Suggest an edit
