Employment Resources
Hydro Job Referral Service (JRS)
The JRS is an online job matching service designed to connect qualified job seekers with job opportunities related to hydro-based projects in Manitoba, including the Keeyask Generating Station Project and the Keewatinohk Converter Station Project. Find out more by following the link below:
Local Resources
Employment and Training
Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre
Training and Employment Services helps Manitobans prepare for, find and keep employment, including support for training to meet labour market needs by providing job search, career planning, and training opportunities through community partners.
North Centre Mall
118-3 Station Road
Thompson, MB R8N 0N3
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
1-866-332-5077
Partners for Careers - Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Center
Partners for Careers is a job-matching program that helps high school and post-secondary graduates find employers who who can benefit from their skills.
4 Nelson Road
Thompson, MB R8N 0B4
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
204-677-0987 (0959?)
Skills Upgrading
YWCA Assessment Center
The Assessment Center can help you determine the skills you need to move foward as you prepare for to upgrade your education, obtain your GED, or take the next step in your career.
39 Nickel Road
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y5
204-778-1208
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
YWCA Steps to Success
YWCA's Steps to Success is a free program that provides essential workplace skills upgrades like literacy, communication, and basic computer skills.
39 Nickel Road
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y5
204-778-1208
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
WEST Center - Thompson
WEST Center Thompson offers essential skills upgrading in workplace skills such as numeracy, workplace communication, digital technology, and continuous learning, and can help individuals plan their next steps.
Suite 302, 79 Selkirk Avenue
Thompson, MB R8N 0M5
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
204-679-3531
University College of the North - Adult Learning Program
UCN's Adult Learning Program can help you obtain your high school diploma, upgrade your academic skills, or learn English as a second language.
UCN Thompson Campus
55 UCN Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 1L7
204-677-6450 / Toll Free: 1-866-677-6450
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Supported Employment
Thompson Supported Employment Program - Society of Manitobans with Disabilities
The Thompson Supported Employment Program helps individuals with physical and neurological disabilities find employment through employment assistance and work placement.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Northern Regional Office - Thompson
303-83 Churchill Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 0L6
204-778-4277 & 677-8322 / TTY: (204) 975-3083 | Fax: (204) 778-4461
Education and Training Program - Canadian Mental Health Association
The CMHA offers job and education skills development, information and referrals, and lifestyle programs for individuals struggling with mental health.
43 Fox Bay
Thompson, MB R8N 1E9
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 204-677-6058 | Fax (204) 677-5534
Other Resources
Job Boards
Online job boards are the fastest way to start looking for new work.
Canada Job Bank - National Job Listings
Government Job Boards - Province of Manitoba
Common National Job Boards (Not affiliated)
Grants and Incentives
The cost of school and training can be intimidating, but you may not have to pay for it alone. There are many opportunities for grants and bursaries in the province for all forms of education.
Apprenticeship Funding for Apprentices and Employers (Multiple Agency Listing)
Canadian Grants Business Center
Scholarship Search Tool (Yconic)
Career Planning
It's easier to make decisions that affect your career when you have a clear plan in place. Below are a few guides to help you plot a path into your future.
Career Mapping Tool (Province of Manitoba)
A Guide for Career Decision-making (Government of Canada)
My Career GPS, Planning Guide