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Program:
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Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Integrated Employment Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-577-6166
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-461-3153
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TTY:
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807-577-6166
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Fax:
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807-577-6119
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Address:
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212 Miles St E Suite 103
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1J6
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Location:
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- Located on Miles St E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Miles St E and May St N
- Situated in the former Catholic School Board building across from CBC Thunder Bay near Paterson Park
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible - front entrance is off Miles St and includes a set of stairs and wheelchair ramp; front entrance door is locked to the public - use separate doorbell located on right-hand side of building; doorbell is attached to the door frame above the door fob on the left side of the intercom with the label "ILRC", and "ILRC" is written in Braille above the doorbell. After using the doorbell, it will shine a blue light, and an ILRC Thunder Bay staff member will greet you and welcome you into the building.
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Service Description:
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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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers - training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers- offers help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with disabilities of legal working age must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Better Jobs Ontario
Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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10/17/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=224917
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