Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) provides free employment services to all Ontario residents seeking employment and training, with a focus on those living in Bells Corners, Kanata, Stittsville, and Rural Ottawa West.

If you are interested in training, please refer to the Second Career information.

For students looking for summer work, please refer to our Summer Jobs Service program.

If you are a New Canadian, please refer to our community links and information here.

Feel free to come in to our centre for assistance, no appointment is necessary. Please bring a piece of photo identification, your Social Insurance Number, and your current resume (if you have one). If you would like an appointment, call us at 613-828-2123 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our Services

• Résumé and cover letter development
• Job search assistance
• Interview preparation
• One-on-one Employment Counselling
• Access to computers, fax and photocopying services
• Resources and material on interviews, cover letters, resumes, career exploration, job search, job retention, occupational profiles, human rights, and self-employment
• Employment Workshops
• Career interest assessments
• Labour Market Information
• On-line workshops including WHIMIS and Smart Serve
• Access to job postings and job search resources
• Information sessions on training opportunities and community resources
• Access to Employment Ontario Programs including:
  • Second Career
  • Ontario Self Employment Benefit
  • Job Creation Partnership
  • Summer Jobs Service for students
  • Apprenticeships

Job Search Tools:

Apprenticeships

Students Summer Jobs Service