Career Centre

We provide job search, career development support and professional development opportunities for civilian spouses of CF members located in the NCR.

Staff Contact

Employment Counsellor

Tracey Penny-Bungay

(613) 990-4833

Career Centre:(613) 998-5462

Employment Assistance

We coach and support civilian spouses and youth seeking jobs or developing careers, through a variety of programs, services and resources. We provide:
- One-on-one counselling
- A Career Resource Library
- Job Posting Boards
- Self-instruction tools, e.g. computer skills
- Internet/Employer job posting sites
- Referrals to community programs, services and schools
- Access to employer information
- Introduction to the internet/computers/software
- Workshops
- Job Finding Club
- Company and Organizational contacts

Working Together

As partners in the process, we are committed to providing you with strategic advice and information specific to your situation. We work together in confidentiality by appointment, at reasonable times and we are flexible on the choice of location.It's Up to You!
Your job search or career development plan is up to you. You will decide what you seek, where to target your efforts and do what is required to secure employment. When you need support and encouragement your Employment Assistance Coordinator will be there to support you.Plan! Prepare! Implement! You will find a job!

Workshops at the Career Centre

Interview Skills
This workshop covers your 2-minute pitch,how to make a good first impression, different types of interviews, how to prepare, setting the tone, how to handle difficult questions, what questions to ask, how to close and post interview follow-up. This workshop will give you the opportunity to practice the skills and get feedback (Opportunity to have your interview videotaped).

Effective Resumes
Whether you already have a resume or not, come and join us. We all have areas of competency, skills, personal qualities and experiences to offer perspective employers. You will learn about different resume structures, how to present your accomplishments, how to summarize your experience, how to account for breaks in your work history, cover letters, thank you letters and more.

How to find a Federal Job
Trying without success to get a Federal Job? Applying for a Federal position is VERY different from applying in the private sector. The process could be frustrating for those who are unfamiliar with the government selection system.

Creating a Skills Inventory
Did you ever look at a job posting and wonder: “Can I do that?"
Identify & examine your unique skills while learning how to combine them to create your own personal skills inventory. Having a skills inventory makes resume writing as easy as 1,2,3!

Click here to view a list of job posting sites.