FRANCOPHONE COMMUNITY WHAT IT IS

Quick Reference Sheet TARGETED SERVICES
FRANCOPHONE COMMUNITY
While the vast majority of programs and services in Ottawa are
offered bilingually, this section focuses on employment services and
other resources specifically geared towards the francophone
community, including francophone newcomers.
WHAT IT IS
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES IN OTTAWA
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Contact:
CESOC Employability Program - Prepares Francophone newcomers for entry into the
Canadian labour market; provides valuable support for their economic integration as
well as communication tools to assist them in their job search.
General Inquiries:
613.248.1343
[email protected]
Downtown Satellite Office
613.788.5001 (x5125)
Western Satellite Office
613.722.2225 (x2225)
La Bonne affaire (Opportunities for All) - Informs, trains, and prepares newcomers for
the new realities of the Ontario Labour Market so they can adequately meet employers’
expectations.
• Services for Job Seekers - Our agents help newcomer job seekers to help you
decide how to meet your professional goals.
• Entrepreneurship - Allows immigrants to develop entrepreneurial skills and works
with them to complete their business plans.
General Inquiries
613.590.2493 (x2)
Employability and
Entrepreneurship Counselors
613.590.2493 (x6)
Philippe Dieudonné
Cel: 613.413.9379
[email protected]
Sandrine Ahouassou
Cel: 819.635.5520
[email protected]
Centre Moi j'apprends - Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services, in French, that
help individuals achieve goals related to further education, training and employment.
Sylvie Pelletier/Louise Lalonde
613.748.3879
[email protected]
Le Carrefour - Adult high school with French courses designed for adult learners who
want to complete their high school diploma, refresh their skills, integrate into the
workforce, or prepare for college or university.
613.731.7212
[email protected]
Resources & Tools
for Service Providers
Franco Partage - A new website with resources for employment service providers
seeking information in French for the benefit of francophone clients seeking career
assistance. Requires registration and log-in.
You can explore further at OttawaJobPath.ca:
To explore further, visit Francophone Services - Ottawa
e-bluebook's full listing of Francophone Services in Ottawa.
Francophone Community
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Quick Reference Sheet TARGETED SERVICES
FRANCOPHONE COMMUNITY cont’d
COMMUNITY SERVICES & PROGRAMS IN OTTAWA
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Contact:
Centre espoir Sophie - Drop-in centre for francophone women who are socially and
economically marginalized.
613.789.5119
[email protected]
Centre Jules Léger - Provides education to French-speaking students with either
learning disabilities or those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision or
who are deafblind, and whose needs exceed the reach of services provided by the
francophone school boards.
613.761.9300
Receptionist
Gaëtana Roberge
[email protected]
Centre multiservices francophone de l'Ouest d'Ottawa (CMFO) - Coordinates and
provides community services to the francophone population residing west of Bronson
Avenue in Ottawa.
613.797.9458
Clinique juridique francophone de l'Est d'Ottawa - Offers legal advice and assistance in
French through the Vanier Community Service Centre.
613.744.2892
Conseil economique et social d'Ottawa-Carleton (CESOC) - Plusieurs services d’accueil
et d’emploi pour les immigrants francophone.
613.248.1343
[email protected]
Eastern Network - The Francophone Immigration Support Network of East Ontario aims
to foster immigration to Francophone minority communities in order to maintain the
demographic weight of Francophone communities at a minimal level of 4.4%.
Mayra Gutiérrez
613.248.1343 (x309)
[email protected]
La Cité - The largest French-language college in Ontario; offers over 90 programs in
applied arts and technology.
613.742.2483
[email protected]
Le CALACS francophone d'Ottawa (24/7) 613.789.9117 - Support services for
francophone female survivors of sexual violence.
613.789.9117
Le Patro d’Ottawa - A community recreation centre to serve the francophone
population, including a Day Program in French for adults with developmental disabilities
613.789.7733
[email protected]
Les Services à l'enfance Grandir ensemble - French community organization to support
families (with at least one child under 12) and child care providers. Includes free
services offered by The "Carrousel" Program (playgroups, early intervention services
and workshops).
613.789.3020
[email protected]
Ligne d’information juridique - Offers legal information in French at (run by the Vanier
Community Service Centre
1.877.500.4508
Montfort renaissance - Services for francophone adults with mental health problems;
provides client-centered integrated services that promote the client’s ability to act.
613.789.5144
[email protected]
Répertoire des services en français d'Ottawa - A comprehensive directory of services
offered in French in Ottawa.
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613.241.INFO (4636)
OTHER RESOURCES
Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne (FESFO) - Represents all students who attend a french first language high
school in Ontario; provides services and opportunities for youth to get involved, to network, and to develop on a personal
and professional level.
Immigration Francophone - A gateway to information for francophone immigrants, networks, community organizations
and all partners working to recruit, welcome and integrate newcomers in French.
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