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Originally published in 2025. Updated in September 2026.
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 – featuring an interactive map of employment centres across Canada – or visit these provincial/territorial websites to learn more:
- Alberta Employment Services
- Employment Ontario or Find Employment and Training Services
- Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres
- Newfoundland and Labrador employment centres
- Northwest Territories Career, Employment and Training Services
- Nova Scotia Works
- Nunavut Employment Assistance Services
- Quebec Employment Assistance Programs or Services Québec office locator
- SaskJobs – Career Services
- Skills PEI
- WorkBC or Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET)
- Working NB
- Yukon Employment
Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE)
CASE is a national network of organizations supporting the employment of people experiencing disability. Its member directory lets you find supported employment service providers by province and territory.
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.
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 (available to members only), CPHR Nova Scotia and CPHR Saskatchewan. In Quebec, the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) offers a search tool you can use to confirm that a professional holds the CRHA | CRIA designation.
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
OCCOQ is the professional order governing guidance counsellors in Quebec. Its directory of guidance counsellors in private practice lets you search by region and area of expertise. A separate member directory lets you confirm by name that a professional is a member in good standing.
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.
WestCanCDA – Certified Career Development Practitioners
The Western Canada Career Development Association (WestCanCDA) works to advance the practice and professionalism of career practitioners in Canada and to promote the highest quality of career development service to the public. It offers members access to a database of Certified Career Development Practitioners (CCDPs), CCDP candidates and certified agencies.
Did we miss any? Please share any other sources for finding career and employment services in the comments below.
