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Finding the right support for your career journey – whether it’s coaching, counselling, employment services or training – often starts with knowing where to look. Across Canada, a range of directories and databases make it easier to connect with qualified career professionals and organizations that offer tailored guidance. Whether you’re seeking one-on-one support from a certified coach, exploring mental health-informed career counselling or accessing community-based employment programs, the following list highlights resources to help individuals identify and reach out to the right career services for their needs.
Find an employment services centre
211 is a free and confidential helpline and online database available across most of Canada. It connects individuals to community, social, health, government and employment-related services in their area. Each provincial or territorial 211 system has a searchable online directory.
- 211 Alberta – Filter by “Employment”
- 211 British Columbia – Filter by “Employment”
- 211 Manitoba – Filter by “Employment / Training”
- 211 New Brunswick – Filter by “Employment”
- 211 Newfoundland & Labrador – Filter by “Employment”
- 211 Northwest Territories – Filter by “Employment / Training / Business”
- 211 Nova Scotia – Filter by “Employment / Training”
- 211 Nunavut – Filter by “Employment / Training / Business”
- 211 Ontario – Use the “Employment & Training” filter
- 211 PEI – Filter by “Employment and Training”
- 211 Quebec – Search for support by region
- 211 Saskatchewan – Filter by “Employment / Training”
- 211 Yukon – Filter by “Employment”
Government directories
You may qualify for career supports from a government-funded or supported employment services organization. Check out this national directory of employment centres, or visit these provincial/territorial websites to learn more:
- Alberta Employment Services
- Employment Ontario
- Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres
- Newfoundland and Labrador Employment Services
- Northwest Territories Career Employment and Training Services
- Nova Scotia Works
- Nunavut Employment Assistance Services
- Quebec Employment Assistance Programs
- SaskJobs – Career Services
- Skills PEI
- WorkBC
- Working NB
- Yukon Employment
Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)
ODEN is a professional network of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability. It offers a directory of its member organizations offering career services in Ontario.
Find a career coach or counsellor
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Find a Registered Clinical Counsellor to suit your needs. Filter by areas of practice (including “Career & Education”), modalities, identity and more.
BCCDA – Certified Career Development Practitioners
The British Columbia Career Development Association (BCCDA) works to advance the practice and professionalism of career practitioners in BC and to promote the highest quality of career development service to the public. It offers a database of Certified Career Development Practitioners.
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Professionals in this directory have obtained the Canadian Certified Counsellor designation and are recognized by CCPA as qualified to provide counselling services in Canada. Select “Career Counselling” under the Specialization filter to narrow results.
Career Certification – Find a CCDP
This database features nationally Certified Career Development Professionals (CCDPs). Filter results by province/territory or specialty (e.g. disability services, assessment, youth services, etc.).
Career Professionals of Canada Member Directory
Search this directory of highly qualified professionals specializing in various areas of career development. Whether you’re looking for career or interview coaching, work-life balance assistance, resume writing expertise, career transition guidance or job search support, you’ll find the experts who can help you achieve your goals.
CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources)
Several provincial chapters of CPHR feature member directories, with the option to select professionals focusing on career development, including: CPHR Alberta, CPHR BC & Yukon, CPHR Manitoba, CPHR Nova Scotia, CPHR Saskatchewan and CRHA.
ICF (International Coaching Federation) Credentialed Coach Finder
ICF-credentialed coaches are professional coaches who have met stringent education and experience requirements and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Filter results by location, services provide, credentials, coaching themes and methods, and more
OCCOQ – Directory of members of the Order of Guidance Counselors of Quebec
The professional order governing guidance counsellors in Quebec. Their directory allows you to search for members by specialization, including career counselling.
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
This directory is not a full membership list but is an opt-in service for some members who are certified mental health providers. To find a career counsellor, filter Service Type by “Career Counselling.”
Post-secondary career and alumni services
While there is no sole source for this, individuals seeking career supports should know that most post-secondary institutions offer career services to existing students. Some also offer career supports to alumni. Visit your institution’s website to learn more.
Psychology Today – Find a Career Guidance Therapist
Psychology Today offers a directory of mental health professionals, with a dedicated section for individuals looking for career advice. You can also search by location.
Ontario CCDP Directory (CDPCBO)
Career Development Practitioner Certification Board of Ontario (CDPCBO) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 2014 to provide certification to career development practitioners in Ontario. It offers a directory of members.
Did we miss any? Please share any other sources for finding career and employment services in the comments below.
