Employment Services

Employment Services Staffing

With over 20 years of experience, Employment Services Staffing continues to bring together both employers and job-seekers, providing mutual benefits for both. Many of the staff hired by employers have gone on to become permanent, full-time employees.

Staffing – For Employers

Our program provides immediate access to qualified workers.

Employment Services Staffing offers employers a positive return on their investment by providing a reliable, pre-screened workforce.

By choosing to utilize our services, employers not only meet staffing demands but also continue to invest in ongoing training and support programs for those who need it most.

Benefits for Employers

• Temporary to permanent staffing
• On-demand labour
• No contracts or buyouts
• No fees to access employees
• Access to pre-screened, reliable employees, including workers skilled in a variety of trades
• Free advertisement opportunities

To discuss how Employment Services Staffing can meet your employment needs, contact our office at 403-263-6217 or ESS@thedi.ca.

Staffing – For Employees

At Employment Services Staffing, we have the resources to help you with more than just a job.

Services offered to employees:

• Guaranteed fair wages
• Full-time placement opportunities
• Access to Employment Services Training Certifications
• Fair business practices for employers and employees
• Work gear and bag lunches
• Initial transportation assistance
• Directions, including transit route and printed maps for worksites
• Electronic resume storage and retrieval
• Employment related fax and email service
• Follow-up support for long-term work

To apply for work, intake forms are available at the Employment Services Staffing office, located on the main floor of the DI. For more information, please contact us directly at 403-263-6217 or ESS@thedi.ca.

Partners and Sponsors

Employment Services Training & WoodWorks

Employment Services Training provides free training for low-income and homeless Calgarians to gain the essential skills and certifications needed for employment in today’s competitive workforce. There are 3 Employment Services Training programs offered:

• Free 3-Week Employment Training
• Free Evening Online Certifications
• Free Monthly Forklift, First Aid and CSTS Courses
• 12 Week WoodWorks Program

All students will also have access to Employment Services Staffing for temporary and permanent work opportunities.

Free 3-Week Employment Training

The 3-Week Employment Training program is a holistic approach to employment preparation. It is an intensive program that gives 14 students the opportunity to network and work together to achieve success.

The four components of the program include Employment Strategies, Life Skills, Computer Training and Industry Certifications. Equal amount of time is spent on all four components of the course.

To apply, fill out Part 1 of the Employment Training Application Form, print out the form and either drop it off at the main floor security desk of the DI or fax it in to us at 403-234-0677. Call 403-699-8283 to confirm your fax was recieved.

Classroom training covers a variety of subjects

Employment Strategies

• Career Planning
• Resume Building
• Interview Preparation
• Continuing Education Seminar

Life Skills

• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Constructive Thinking
• Money Management

Computer Training

Forklift training is included during the three week program.

• Internet and Email
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Industry Certifications

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C (Red Cross)
• Forklift Operator’s License (AR Williams)
• H2S Alive (Enform)
• Construction Safety Training System (ACSA)
• Confined Space Awareness (Norcat)
• Fall Protection Awareness (Norcat)
• Flag Person Training (ACSA)
• Excellence in Customer Service (Norcat)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Norcat)
• And many more!

For any questions about intake into the program, please contact us at 403-699-8283 or ESTintake@thedi.ca.

Free Evening Online Certifications

For those who cannot commit to the full time 3 week Employment Training” to “For those who are only interested in certifications, the DI offers evening online certification on a first-come-first-serve basis. These are offered every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30pm-8:30pm. For any questions, please contact us at 403-699-8283 or ESTintake@thedi.ca.

Click here for a list of certifications offered in the evenings.

Free Certification – Only Forklift, First Aid and CSTS

The DI also offers stand-alone Forklift, First Aid and CSTS courses once every month. These are high demand courses and require individuals to fill out Part 3 of the Application Form and either drop it off at the main floor security desk of the DI or fax it in to us at 403-234-0677. Call 403-699-8283 to confirm your fax was recieved. Priority is given to low-income individuals and all are required to take a literacy test. For any questions, contact us at 403-699-8283 or ESTintake@thedi.ca.

WoodWorks – 12 Week Paid Training Program

WoodWorks is a 12-week, paid woodworking program offered through the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre. Participants must be physically fit, between the ages of 16-35 and must have completed the full time 3-week program as a prerequisite. Individuals who would like to apply for WoodWorks must fill in both Part 1 and Part 2 of the Application Form and either drop it off at the main floor security desk of the DI or fax it in to us at 403-234-0677. Call 403-699-8283 to confirm your fax was received. Priority is given to low-income individuals and all are required to take a literacy test. For any questions, contact us at 403-699-8283 or ESTintake@thedi.ca.

Click here for more information on the DI Woodshop

Partners and Sponsors

A very special thank you to the partners and sponsors of the DI’s Employment Services!

Training Applications

• 2013 Employment Services Training Application

(Part 1 – Free Three Week Employment Training. Part 2 – 12-Week, paid WoodWorks Program. Part 3 – Free Monthly Forklift, First Aid and CSTS Certifications.)

Print out the forms and either drop it off at the main floor security desk of the DI or fax it in to us at 403-234-0677. Call 403-699-8283 to confirm your fax was recieved.

Evening Certifications Available

Click here for a list of certifications offered in the evenings.

All clients interested in participating in our Tuesday or Wednesday Evening programs must complete a Resume Building Workshop provided by the Computer Learning Centre.

Support and Documents

Providing ongoing support for both employers and employees is the foundation of our programs.  To read past issues, please visit our archive.

Current Newsletter

Please click below to view a copy of this month’s Empower Newsletter.

• May 2013

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