Organization: Fanshawe College
St Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus
Phone Numbers: 519-637-9876
Fax: 519-637-6447
Email: cesstt@fanshawec.ca
Website: www.fanshawec.ca/about-fanshawe/locations/st-thomas/ces#
Address:
Elgin Centre
417 Wellington St, Unit 138
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5J5
Intersection: Wellington St and Highview Drive
Location: St Thomas (Elgin Mall)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: John Griffiths - Manager
jgriffiths@fanshawec.ca
Janet Cyr - Office Administrator
jcyr@fanshawec.ca
Service Description: Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
  • assessment of skills, interests, and abilities
  • job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
  • information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
  • help in maintaining employment
  • information and referral to other employment and community services
  • helps employers find and train workers for employer needs

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)
Provides funding to eligible unemployed individuals to cover training and living costs, including
  • tuition, books
  • transportation
  • basic living expenses
  • additional supports may be available for child care, disability-related needs, and language or skills training



Fees: None
Application: Call to arrange interview * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit employmentontario.ca
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better jobs Ontario Unemployed, laid off, or low-income individuals

Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers

Assisted services - Supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services for people who are unemployed and out of school

Youth Job Link - Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada

Residency Requirements: St Thomas and area
Languages: English
Area Served: St Thomas and area
See Also: Academic Upgrading
Employment Assistance
Last Updated: 3/2/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=12983

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