Welcome
Message to the Community
Effective January 13, 2021
Due to the current Covid restrictions, KEYS is temporarily suspending in-person services. Even though our physical offices are closed for the next few weeks, we will continue to provide virtual services by phone, email and video meetings. Clients will be able to choose how they want to be served by KEYS.
Please check for updates on the status of our programs, including our virtual services, workshops and events at https://keys.ca/events/directory.php/ and https://www.facebook.com/keysjobcentre/.
Contact the Kingston or Gananoque office directly by email or phone to request an appointment.
We appreciate your continued support as we innovate and evolve to serve our community during this unprecedented time.
Location & Hours
During Covid restrictions, KEYS is temporarily suspending extended service hours.
Our service hours are:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Call to request an appointment outside these service hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 4:00
- Call for Details
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 - 4:00
- Call for an appointment outside of these hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 4:00
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Reach Your Full Potential
KEYS offers events throughout the year for employers including, but not limited to, job fairs, speciality workshops and certifications. Currently our events may take place online or in a different format than in the past. Visit our e-Services page to learn more or contact KEYS directly.
Customer Service Excellence (Certification)
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 2nd & 3rd, 10.00 am to 12.30pm
Interactive workshop delivered on Zoom
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In Motion & Momentum+ - Gananoque & Kingston
Monday, February 8th to May 6, 2021 (part-time) on Zoom
Interactive Workshop through Zoom
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Pathways to Production (P2P) - Gananoque
February 22nd to March 19, 2021
Gananoque, ON
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Looking for Work?
KEYS has specialized services and programs to help you with your employment needs. Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, just starting on your career path, changing careers, or recently laid off – We Can Help!
Mentoring Programs
We partner with skilled professionals in our community to offer one-to-one mentoring programs to both local youth and to immigrant professionals.
Youth Job Connection
A year-round employment program for unemployed youth under 30. YJC offers a combination of paid training and paid work placements; financial incentives to employers; and financial supports to the workers.
Customer Service Excellence (Certification)
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 2nd & 3rd, 10.00 am to 12.30pm
Interactive workshop delivered on Zoom
Click for more info >>
In Motion & Momentum+ - Gananoque & Kingston
Monday, February 8th to May 6, 2021 (part-time) on Zoom
Interactive Workshop through Zoom
Click for more info >>
Pathways to Production (P2P) - Gananoque
February 22nd to March 19, 2021
Gananoque, ON
Click for more info >>
Looking for Work?
KEYS has specialized services and programs to help you with your employment needs. Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, just starting on your career path, changing careers, or recently laid off – We Can Help!
Mentoring Programs
We partner with skilled professionals in our community to offer one-to-one mentoring programs to both local youth and to immigrant professionals.
Youth Job Connection
A year-round employment program for unemployed youth under 30. YJC offers a combination of paid training and paid work placements; financial incentives to employers; and financial supports to the workers.
Volunteers Needed!
It takes a community to help government-assisted refugees in making Kingston home.
About a dozen newcomers arrive in Kingston every month as Government-assisted refugees and the best way for them to get settled is with community support. KEYS is asking for at least 40 volunteers to support and befriend an influx of immigrants. Our volunteers create social connections and become the face of Canada. Volunteers donate their time to help a family become part of our community. They can dine together, help with language and homework, go on outings, or be a tour guide. While a volunteer can come from every age and background, we are especially looking for retirees to help out. Those new to Canada carry fears that they will experience discrimination. They are looking for ‘elders,’ those who are wise and experienced. Find out more information on our Volunteer Program here.
Watch our interview on Global News discusssing our campaign to recruit volunteers!
Job Board - Recent Opportunities
Looking for a new job?
For a complete list of full time, part time and summer job opportunities CLICK HERE.
Contact Us
Book an appointment to see how KEYS services can help you.
Call or email at your leisure and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Kingston (Downtown):
Phone: 613.546.5559
E-Mail: info@keys.ca
Gananoque:
Phone: 613.382.1085
E-Mail: gan@keys.ca
Smiths Falls:
Phone: 613.552.2759
E-Mail: gan@keys.ca
Elgin:
Phone: 613.359.1140
E-Mail: elgin@keys.ca