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Ottawa Public Library resources, services and programs help all wanting to learn techniques for searching for a job or career.
To learn how to succeed in your job search, to be proactive and reach potential employers, explore the guide below.
Explore books and websites on topics related to job searching and careers
Events
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Nov 06, 2025)Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,... -
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 7:00pmCome meet current post-secondary students, ask your questions and learn from their experiences. Possible topics of discussion include deciding on an area of study, transitioning... -
Friday Sep 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 12, 2025)Are you looking for work? Meet 1-on-1 with an Employment Counsellor Friday mornings 10:30 am – 12:30 pm September 5th and...
Online Resources
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Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses and exam preparation for work and life at all school levels.
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LinkedIn Learning for Library is an upgrade to the previous Lynda Library product, Over 16,000 video tutorial courses led by experts on Business, Creative, and Technology. Some tutorials available in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish. providing continued lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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Reference Solutions is a provider of business and consumer research. There are several databases to search: Canadian Businesses: A directory of 2.3 million Canadian businesses U.S.Jobs/Internships: 2.5 Million Job Postings Canadian White Pages: 11 million Canadian households. Records are 100% publicly sourced to comply with Canadian privacy laws.
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Worxica, a curated job vacancy archive, is Canada's first free big data job market research tool. It's built specifically for job seekers and recruiters. The tools is a curated, online archive of two million Canadian job vacancies advertised over the past year. It includes salaries, skills, and certification requirements and current job search data. Note: Once you’ve accessed the content, there is a limit of five to six searches for unregistered users. You will need to create a free account or login via social media and agree to Worxica’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue browsing beyond the first five or six searches.