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[January 2026]
Notice to the Community of Perth: Closure of Community Employment Services – Perth Office
 
Algonquin College Community Employment Services (CES) is advising the community of Perth that Perth CES will be ceasing delivery of Employment Ontario Services, in the Ottawa and Eastern Region, effective March 31, 2026.
 
Clients currently supported through the Perth office will continue to receive services. Individuals seeking new services will be referred to an alternative Employment Services provider offering phone, in-person, and online supports.
 
We value our partnerships and are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for clients and referral pathways. Details regarding alternative service arrangements, referral processes, and contact information are available by contacting 613-267-1381 or esperth@algonquincollege.com.
 
Thank you for your ongoing collaboration and support of employment services in the community.
 
Community Employment Services
Algonquin College

Welcome to Community Employment Services—Perth’s Employment Ontario centre.

Open to the public! We support job seekers, career changers, displaced workers, and anyone looking for employment support. No matter your background or age, your path to employment starts here.

Your job is out there. We’ll help you find it.

Visit CES Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, or contact us to arrange support outside regular hours.

Serving Perth, Maberly, Tay Valley, Balderson, Middleville, Lavant, Flower Station, Elphin and Lanark Highlands, our dedicated team is here to help you build your path to employment—connect with us today.

Job Seekers, our Integrated Employment Services (IES) model focuses on your needs. Lanark County employers may also access financial incentives for hiring through CES.

Job Seekers

Employers
Looking for work?

At CES, we offer practical 1-to-1 support to help you connect to employment. Services include:

  • Personalized employment action plan
  • Resume and 1-to-1 interview coaching
  • Support with online and in-person job search
  • Access to local job leads and our network
  • Our computer lab, internet and software access
  • Skills development focused on labour market opportunities
  • Workshops, career events and training options
  • Help applying for Better Jobs Ontario funding
  • Referrals to community resources and agencies
  • Specialized support for clients with diverse and complex needs
  • 12-month retention support once in work to ensure sustainable employment
 Looking for your next hire?

CES provides no-cost hiring services to support your recruitment needs. We work with you to:

  • Access to job ready candidates available to start work immediately
  • Pre-employment screening and assessment
  • Hiring advice, education, and training
  • 12 months retention support including monitoring, problem solving and issue resolution
  • Employer wage subsidies
  • Workplace assessment and modifications
  • Hiring? Post positions on our Perth Job Board, no login account required

 

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  • There are currently no future events.

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