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Canadian Government Information on the Internet (CGII)
by Anita Cannon, the Depository Services Program and Contributors
Federal Information -- Table of Contents
Labour -- Federal Information
Barrier-Free Employers Page, CHRC
The Canadian Human Rights Commission developed the guide entitled Barrier-Free Employers to assist employers, managers and/or
human resources officers. It provides some facts and advice on employment accommodation to facilitate the inclusion of employees
with disabilities into the work force. The guide is organized into the following sections: the duty to accommodate; barrier-free
employers and employment equity; examples of employment accommodations; frequently asked questions; some descriptions of
disabilities; links to other information and resources. The site is not searchable.
(2000-02-17, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/ee/bfe-eso.asp?l=e
CampusWorklink
Campus WorkLink is a comprehensive campus recruitment service that is the result of an alliance between the Canadian Association
of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and Industry Canada. Job seekers have to register in order to access the site's many
services, including being able to view profiles of employers, search job postings, upload their résumé, read labour market news and
find out about recruitment campaigns. The Career Centre section of the site offers career planning advice for job seekers, resources
for those who provide career advice and hyperlinks to recommended career information Web sites. The Training and Education Network
provides information regarding training and education opportunities. While the site is not searchable, job seekers can search for
job postings and recruiting campaigns.
(1999-10-02, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://campus.workopolis.com/index.html
Canada WorkinfoNET
Canada WorkinfoNET (CanWIN) is a collection of over 2 000 Canadian Web sites meant to help Canadians connect to the resources
they need in the world of work. There are resources to help job seekers find employment. There are resources on learning, education
and training. There is information on current and future job market conditions. Those wanting to become self-employed can locate
information on starting a business and alternative ways to work. There are resources on workplace issues and supports. There is
information on financial programs and issues. There is information organized by the following interest groups: aboriginal persons;
newcomers to Canada; visible minorities; career practitioners; people with disabilities; older workers; youth; women; and employers.
There are links to online publications such as The Daily Career News, The Learning Edge, and Partnership in Action newsletter. There
is a quick reference section of links, set of links related to career practitioners, and set of links related to standards in career
development. There is a New This Week area. There is a site search engine. Users can provide suggestions and feedback. There is a
section providing information about CanWIN.
(2000-03-02, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.youth.gc.ca/index_e.shtml
Canadian Industrial Relations Board
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) is a representational quasi-judicial body mandated to adjudicate complaints and
questions brought before it regarding the rules of conduct governing labour and management related to Parts I (Industrial Relations)
and II (Occupational Safety and Health) of the Canada Labour Code. The "About CIRB" section provides information regarding the role
of the Board and rules governing its composition. There is a listing of Board members, which includes brief biographical
information. In the "Decisions" section one can search for decisions, or browse either alphabetically or by decision number. Apart
from Decisions, other publications are available on the site, including Reports on Plans and Priorities, information circulars, and
the CIRB's newsletter Focus. There is a "Frequently Asked Questions" section, related Web links section, and listing of contacts.
There is a link to the Canada Site and search engine for all Government of Canada Web sites.
(2003-03-15, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.cirb-ccri.gc.ca/index_e.asp
Electronic Labour Exchange
The Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) is an electronic employment service. Employers create profiles online of positions they
want filled, identifying the skills, qualifications, education and experience they need. Job seekers create online profiles using a
checklist to describe their skills, education and experience. The ELE uses the profiles to look for matches between employers and
job seekers. Job seekers can job search by province or outside Canada and then select from job categories or search by job title.
They then fill out a checklist to identify their skills, education and experience to create a profile that they can submit to the
ELE. There is a "what's new" page, a help page and information on how to contact ELE. The site is not searchable.
(2000-02-17, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.ele-spe.org/ele-html/provResE.html
Employer Link
Developed through Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, Employer Link is a tool for employers wanting to hire young workers. It is
an online listing of more than 60 free Government of Canada programs, services and resources relating to youth and employment. It
provides information on wage subsidy programs and internships, recruitment tools, and employer support programs and services
designed to help employers hire youths. There is an Internet index and index by organization and program listing. There is a listing
of important addresses. Users can provide feedback using an online form. There is a link to the HRDC National Site.
(2000-07-03, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://jeunesse.gc.ca/elink/elink_e.shtml
Employers Online
Employers Online is designed to be a comprehensive site of information and links to information elsewhere on the Internet to
help employers with human resources management, recruitment, occupational health and safety, labour laws, training and skills
development, pay and benefits, entrepreneurship, sector information, and much more. The site has been designed so users can either
utilize an interactive Site Map or toolbars to navigate. Employers can choose what type of information they want and for what
geographical location. They can locate statistical profiles of communities, market profiles, find out about government grants and
programs, local labour laws, etc. There are online resources including forms, a discussion group, information about workshops and
conferences. The site is searchable. There is a link to the Canada Site. Users can register online which lets them create a mini
version of the site called "My EOL" that is completely customized; this also lets them create their own bookmark list.
(2000-07-03, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://employers.gc.ca/pager.cfm?sid_lang=e
Employment Equity at the Canadian Human Rights Commission
This well-organized site has a working documents section with the full text of the Employment Equity Act and Regulations, and
the Canadian Human Rights Act. There are also other documents available providing background information on employment equity, such
as a draft audit framework, criteria for employment equity audits and the questionnaire.
(1998-09-12, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/ee/English/Javafile/index.htm?l=e
Human Resources Development Canada
The Human Resources Development Canada site offers information on HRDC programs and services, information about the organization
and the people who run it. Users can read speeches, regional and national news releases as well as an archive of past news releases.
They can find out about the Minister of Human Resources Development, Minister of Labour and Secretary of State (children and youth).
For work-ready individuals the work/jobs section of the site has several hyperlinks to sites relating to job searching, work search
assistance and workplace information. The income support section has information regarding employment insurance, pensions, Canada
student loans program and the Canada education savings grant. The services for employers and entrepreneurs section gives employers
links to information that will assist with human resource planning and recruitment. Labour market information provides information
on occupations, job seekers, industry sectors and the changing nature of work. Learning opportunities provides links to information
on career and personal development. Programs and services provides information on HRDC programs and services. Partnership
information provides an online Partnership Handbook to help people set up community based partnerships and has links to partnership
sites that help people find work. Acts and regulations governing HRDC are available online. There are links to HRDC sites across
Canada as well quick links to the most popular HRDC Web pages/sites. The site is searchable and there is contact information.
(2000-02-21, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/
Job Bank
Job Bank on the Internet is an electronic listing of jobs, work or business opportunities provided by employers from everywhere
across Canada. Users choose a geographical area and can search for job opportunities within that area by job title or view job
postings posted in the past forty-eight hours. An order number is used to identify specific job postings and users can search by
order number. Users can also save a profile as a Personalized Service Code (PSC) which they can subsequently use to continue their
job search. The Other Links section has hyperlinks to other job searching related sites.
(1999-09-20, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/
Job Futures
Job Futures, developed by Human Resources Development Canada, provides current information and future projections about the
world of work. There are two parts to the publication. Part 1: Occupational Outlook, organizes employment into 211 occupational
groups and describes them in profiles called Occupational Outlooks. Each profile contains information such as working conditions,
educational requirements, training and experience, job outlook, earnings, etc. Part 2: Career Outlooks for Graduates, examines the
experiences of graduates from 155 fields of study at the trade, college/CEGEP and university levels. It includes responses of
graduates to questions about their educational and job experiences. There are cross-indexes between the two parts so users can
quickly find out about what programs of study are needed to be in an occupation and what sort of occupations one can likely enter
depending on their program of study. There is a Job Futures Companion as part of the site which is laid out in a question and answer
format based on a survey of typical questions asked by job seekers and students. Depending on which questions and answers are
chosen, the user will be directed to the most appropriate part and sections of Job Futures. There is a quick reference section that
provides some summary tables. There are links to sites providing further information regarding employment, training and education.
There is an online feedback form. The site is searchable and there is contact information.
(2000-02-21, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://jobfutures.ca/doc/jf/index.shtml
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information is a service maintained by Human Resources Development Canada which provides general and detailed
information on local labour markets across Canada. This information can help people to search for work, and to make general
employment, training and career decisions. Users select a province or territory and then an area to see the labour information for
that area. Users can read occupational profiles that provide an overview of occupations, including terms and conditions of work,
employment requirements and wage ranges. Potential employers in the area are listed. For some areas, users can read labour market
information for the area that provides analysis of employment trends and industry overviews. For some areas, there are hyperlinks to
other employment resources on the Internet. The occupational profiles are searchable. The site is not searchable. There are
hyperlinks to other employment resources.
(1999-09-27, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://lmi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/
Labour Program, Human Resources Development Canada
In 1993 Labour Canada went from being an independent department to the Labour Program within Human Resources Development Canada
(HRDC). The Labour Program's mission is to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative, and productive work environment that
contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians. The Program is responsible for developing, administering, and
enforcing legislation and regulations related to the workplace. There are currently four Directorates as part of the Program:
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS); Operations Directorate; Strategic Policy and Partnerships Directorate; Workplace
Information Directorate. Each Directorate has its own section of the site. The site is a wealth of information covering numerous
aspects of the workplace, including labour legislation, labour standards, mediation services, workplace equity, health and safety,
etc. Information about the program is available on-line in the brochure entitled Working for You. There is also a Labour 100th
Anniversary Celebrations section with a message from the minister and a short history of the Program. There are on-line documents
and links to other labour Web sites. There is contact information as well as an on-line information request form.
(2000-04, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://labour.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/doc/lab-trav/eng/
National Graduate Register (NGR)
The National Graduate Register is an invaluable resource for youth seeking employment or work experience. Government programs
for youth employment are listed including the Youth Employment Strategy (YES), International Youth Internships, Student Summer Job
Action and Experience Canada. There are also links to the Career Development Centre, itself a source of additional on-line
information for job seekers and vocational guidance.
(1998-09-12, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.campusworklink.com/
National Youth Site
The National Youth Site has information about Government of Canada initiatives and programs to help young Canadians prepare for
the world of work. There are descriptions and links to Web sites for the following Human Resources Development Canada Youth
Initiatives: Youth Internship Canada, Youth Service Canada, Student Summer Job Action, Youth Information Services. There are links
to the Youth Employment Strategy Web site and Youth Resources Network of Canada Web site. The National Partners section of the site
describes partnership with the private sector, non profit organizations, unions and public sector agencies to provide work and
training opportunities for young people. If you want an adventure and are willing to travel overseas for work experience check out
the International section of the site. If you want further information about government programs and initiatives go to Publications
and Events. There is a What's New section. The site is searchable. There is a Contact Us e-mail address. There is a link to HRDC
sites across Canada as well as to the main HRDC page.
(2000-07-03, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
Public Service Commission Federal Job Site
The Public Service Commission (PSC) manages the hiring process for the federal civil service. The PSC Web site provides on-line
access to job listings, information regarding several recruitment programs, application procedures, sample exams and on-line
application forms. Career alert lets job seekers search for jobs and have the results e-mailed to them. There is a list of contact
people by region as well as a listing of PSC offices across Canada. Related Sites lists recruitment and employment sites. There is
an on-line form to provide feedback regarding the Web site. The whole PSC site is searchable and there is a search engine strictly
for the on-line job listings.
(1999-09-27, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://jobs.gc.ca/home_e.htm
Science and Technology Community
The Science and Technology Community Web site provides information about Human Resources issues for the Canadian federal science
and technology (S&T) community. The site is a service provided by science-based departments and agencies (SBDAs), Treasury Board
Secretariat (TBS), and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC). The site provides information about the
latest pilots, projects, working groups and other efforts to sustain an S & T workforce. There are hyperlinks to Web sites listing S
&T job opportunities as well as on-line resources for the training of public service S & T staff. Federal policies relating to S & T
are available on-line. The 'Library' section of the site contains reports and consultations. The 'Forum' section has on-line forms
to allow users to subscribe to a mailing list or provide feedback. The 'Links' section has hyperlinks to other science, technology
and academic sites. The Web site is not searchable.
(1999-09-22, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://leadership.gc.ca/categories.asp?lang=e&sub_id=377
Services Related to Employment Insurance
This Web site, developed by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), aims to provide information for those interested in the
appeal process relating to Employment Insurance matters. There are "Quick Links" to Web pages concerning tribunals and courts,
employment insurance, primary human rights documents, etc. where you will find tools and information that has been compiled by
professionals working independently of HRDC as well as information provided by the Department itself. The Board of Referees, Canada
Employment Insurance Commission, and Office of the Umpire have their own Web sites which contain information about the role of these
bodies, appropriate legislation, reference materials, etc. The Office of the Umpire site includes a database of judicial
interpretations. There is an on-line Jurisprudence Library that enables users to access all insurance jurisprudence (i.e. CUBs
(Canadian Umpire Benefits), Federal Court and Supreme Court decisions) as well as a growing number of related Provincial Court and
Human Rights Tribunal decisions. There is on-line help, and there are links to the Canada Site, the HRDC home page, and the
Government of Canada Web sites search engine.
(2000-10-23, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.ei-ae.gc.ca/
SkillNet.ca
SkillNet.ca is an Industry Canada initiative helping national associations, industry associations, sector human resources
councils, non-profit organizations, and government organizations deliver valuable services on-line. SkillNet.ca currently operates a
network of nine on-line career and recruitment and other portal services. These services are aimed at bringing together job seekers
and employers in the following areas: teaching, nursing, cultural fields, aviation maintenance industry, tourism, volunteer
opportunities, aboriginals seeking employment opportunities, medicine. Users must register with SkillNet.ca to gain access to its
services, which include on-line resume posting, access to recruitment campaigns, employer profiles, research training and education
opportunities. There is a link to Canada's Campus Connection site that connects learners to on-line learning opportunities at over
75 institutions. The links section has links to other sites of interest to job seekers and employers. The site is searchable, lists
contact information and has a link to the Canada Site.
(2002-05-21, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.skillnet.ca/
Social Insurance Number Site
The purpose of this site is to allow users to download a social insurance number application form to fill out and return to a
Human Resource Center of Canada office or return by mail. There is a facts and help section to answer often asked questions. The
Insurance Programs area of the site contains information for claimants, employers and copies of relevant acts and regulations. This
site is a sub-section of the Human Resources Development Canada Web site (http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/) and users can quickly access
other HRDC Web pages.
(1999-11-12, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/sin-nas/
Voluntary Sector Initiative
The Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI) is a joint undertaking between the voluntary sector and the Government of Canada. The
objective of the initiative is to strengthen the voluntary sector's capacity to meet future challenges and to improve the
relationship between the sector and the federal government. The VSI Web site has information about its mandate, management
structure, Joint Tables and Working Groups, and VSI projects. A services registry can be used to help the VSI contact those with
specific expertise. There are on-line reports and speeches. Voluntary organizations wanting the VSI to speak at their meetings
about the Initiative can contact the VSI Speakers' Bureau. There is a FAQs page, What's New area, related links, contact
information, feedback form, form to subscribe to e-mail updates on the VSI, and a calendar of events. The site is searchable.
(2001-09-17, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.vsi-isbc.ca/eng/index.cfm
Work-Life Balance in Canadian Workplaces
The mission of the Labour Program of Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) is to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable,
cooperative and productive work environment that contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians. Work-life
balance is balancing multiple responsibilities on the job, at home, and in the community. The Work-Life Balance Web site has been
developed to help employers, unions, managers and human resources practitioners and professionals find the most pertinent and recent
information on work-life balance. Information on the site is organized under the following main sections: benefits and costs of
work-life balance polices; issues in work-life balance; implementation, management and tools; experience and lessons learned by
organizations that have implemented work-life balance policies; workplace programs, policies, and practices; answers to common
questions; links, documents and research. The site is searchable. There are links to the Labour Program and HRDC Web sites as well
as HRDC forms, publications, and news releases.
(2001-09-10, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://labour-travail.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/worklife/index.cfm
Workplace Equity
The mission of the Labour Program of Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
(http://labour-travail.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/doc/lab-trav/eng) is to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative and productive
work environment that contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians. The Operations Directorate of Labour
Operations (http://info.load-otea.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/~opsweb/homeen.shtml) ensures consistent and cost-effective implementation of
several acts, including the Employment Equity Act. The Workplace Equity section of the Labour Program Web site provides general
information on employment equity and equal pay, guides for employers, descriptions of particular programs and the names and phone
numbers of contact persons. A variety of documents and publications relating to pay equity are available for downloading. There are
numerous hyperlinks to other sections of the Labour Program Web site and the HRDC Web site. There is no search engine for the site.
(1999-10-15, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://info.load-otea.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/workplace_equity/home.shtml
WorkSearch
WorkSearch, developed by Human Resources Development Canada, is a comprehensive resource for those looking for employment
opportunities. Job seekers can find out how to evaluate their own skills, research career options, market themselves to potential
employers, explore the option of self-employment, etc. Most of the resources are organized under the sections: Taking Care of
Basics; Knowing Yourself; Looking For Work; Exploring Careers; Learning and Training; Becoming Self-Employed; and Staying
Marketable. The site includes checklists and an on-line resume builder. The Personal Shortcut lets users select several options that
will determine which sections of the site the user should visit. Worklinks allows job seekers to search the Public Service
Commission or HRDC's job bank data bases for employment opportunities. Worklinks automatic e-mail will e-mail the results of five
searches for up to 30 days. Users can login and save and retrieve files. There are discussion groups job seekers can join. The site
and help files are both searchable. Users can send comments about the site to the webmaster.
(1999-11-12, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://worksearch.gc.ca
Youth Link
Developed through Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, this on-line resource booklet is meant to be used by 15 to 30 year olds as
well as career counsellors, parents, educators, employers, and community groups. The booklet lists over 230 programs, services, and
resources under the following headings: awards, bursaries, fellowships, grants and scholarships; career information tools;
educational and other assistance; entrepreneurship; job search tools; skills development and learning opportunities; travel; work
experience opportunities; work experience opportunities - international. There are three indexes: internet index; index by
organization and program listing; subject index. There is a feedback form users can fill out.
(1999-10-15, James Watson, University College of Cape Breton
jwatson@uccb.ns.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/ythlink/ythlink.shtml
Copyright © 2002
Anita Cannon and Public Works and Government Services Canada
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