Osborne Village Resource Centre
Unit 1 - 107 Osborne Street R3L 1Y4 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Community Job Posts We are excited to share new job postings from local Winnipeg companies. If these positions sound like a good match visit https://ovrc.ca/job-postings/. Don't forget that we are here to assist with any part of your job search including resume and cover letters. Call 204-989-6503 to book your appointment or register for one of our job search workshops.... Upcoming Workshops: Linkedin Profile Building - November 17 Branding Yourself- November 20 Self-Care for Job Search - November 25

LinkedIn is a tool that everyone should have in their job search toolbox! Even if you are not job searching, LinkedIn helps you connect with other people in your field or desired field. Often LinkedIn can seem intimidating, or maybe you aren't sure the best way to use it. This is why we offer our LinkedIn Profile Building Workshop, which is happening on November, 17 from 1:00pm-3:30pm. This workshop will show how to utilize LinkedIn to its full potential, and walk you throu...gh setting up your very own profile. Visit https://ovrc.ca/linkedin-profile-building-workshop-for-beg/ to learn more about this workshop or call 204-989-6503 to register today. Upcoming Workshops: Linkedin Profile Building - November 17 Branding Yourself- November 20 Self-Care for Job Search - November 25

Community Job Posting Pinnacle is looking to help an established Insurance Firm is looking to hire a Senior Customer Service - Representative - Insurance, and a Data Entry Operator - Insurance. Do you enjoy problem-solving and take pride in providing great customer service? The Senior Customer Service Representative, will be responsible for processing and triaging new claims in a timely manner. The successful candidate will bring strong customer service skills, analytical... and problem-solving skills. Are you an outgoing team player with excellent customer service skills? The Data Entry Operator will provide exceptional customer service while processing and triaging new claims promptly. The successful candidate in this role will bring strong customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills to the table. If you think you have what it takes, we'll love to hear from you! If this sounds like you visit https://ovrc.ca/job-postings/ to learn more about these positions and how to apply. Need help with your resume or cover letter? We are available to assist by calling 204-989-6503 to book your appointment today or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

Announcement Regarding Self-Directed Computer Access Due to the rising number of cases, we have made the tough decision to suspend access to our computers for self-directed job search, for two weeks. Our priority is the health and safety of our clients and staff, however, we are still here to help during this difficult time. ... We are available to assist with your job search by appointment, so call 204-989-6503 to book your appointment today or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

We are excited to announce our November Workshops and upcoming dates! The Osborne Village Resource Centre runs several free workshops on various topics related to the job search. This month we are offering: Linkedin Profile Building - November 17, 1:00-3:30pm... Would you like to develop connections in your industry but are shy on the phone or don’t know how to begin the conversation? Join us for this new, half-day workshop to discover the potential of LinkedIn for your job search and start your profile today. Branding yourself - November 20, 1:00-4:00pm Do you have difficulty discussing your job goals with others? Join our interactive online workshop to build your career brand and a strategy for communicating your employment needs. Self-care for job search - November 25, 1:00-4:00pm Learn some simple self-care tools and daily practices to stay on top of job search frustration. Understand why negativity bias exists and is triggered by looking for work. Visit http://ovrc.ca to learn more about our workshops or call 204-989-6503 to register for one of these amazing workshops.

What is a targetted resume? A targeted resume: -Focuses on the skills you want to use instead of being trapped by your work history -Reduces the time you spend sending resumes for jobs you dont want -Rebrands you as skilled, passionate and experienced at what you do... -Allows for different aspects of your career to shine without piling everything together Our Employment Facilitators are available to help you develop a targetted resume and cover letter that will help you reach your career goals. To learn more about our Resume and Cover Letter services, visit ovrc.ca/resume-development/ Call 204-989-6503 to book your appointment with one of our amazing Employment Facilitators.

"Helps to look at our strengths in a different way and translate them clearly." - OVRC Client about Branding Yourself Workshop We are so excited about our Branding Yourself Workshop happening on September 18. Have you registered for your spot yet? This is one of our most popular workshops, as it is a great first step in your career search. Visit ovrc.ca/branding-yourself/ to learn more about this workshop. Call 204-989-6503 to register for this Zoom workshop or visit ovrc.ca ...to learn more about our services. Upcoming Workshops: Branding Yourself Zoom Workshop - September 18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

We are excited to be part of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce!

What will you do in Career Counselling? In Career Counselling you will: -Take an inventory of skills, values and attributes -Get the tools to research careers and jobs... -Learn how to get up-to-date information about an occupation -Start building a new professional network -Develop an action plan to help you attain your goal Our Career Counsellors are able to help you identify and create a plan to reach your career goals. Visit ovrc.ca/career-counselling to learn more about this service. Interested in booking an appointment with our Career Counsellors? Call 204-989-6503 to book today! Upcoming Workshops: Linkedin Profile Building for Beginners In-Person Workshop - September 16 from 1:00pm-3:30pm Branding Yourself Zoom Workshop - September 18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

There is a new face joining our OVRC Team! We are so excited to share that Laurie Sutherland is joining our team as a Career Counsellor and Workshop Facilitator. Lauries passion is working with people to identify their career "sweet spot"; the intersection between meaningful work and life. Her objective is always to coach individuals towards career success, that meets their goals. ... We know her extensive experience in career counselling, along with her energy, and passion will be a wonderful addition to our office. If you are interested in our career counselling services, call us at 204-989-6503 to book an appointment, or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services. Dont forget about our upcoming workshops: Linkedin Profile Building for Beginners - September 16 from 1:00pm-3:30pm Branding Yourself Zoom Workshop - September 18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

Have you used LinkedIn for your job search? We love LinkedIn, as it can be a helpful job search and networking tool. Our LinkedIn Profile Building Workshop will acquaint you with how to use LinkedIn and show you how it can help you with your job search. At the end of the workshop, you will have a LinkedIn profile and the knowledge of how best to utilize the platform. Visit ovrc.ca/linkedin-profile-building-workshop-for-beginners/ to learn more about this workshop.... This workshop will take place in person from 1:00pm-3:30pm on September 16, so call 204-989-6503 to register today! Check out other upcoming workshops below or visit ovrc.ca to learn more. Upcoming Workshops: Linkedin Profile Building for Beginners - September 16 from 1:00pm-3:30pm Branding Yourself Zoom Workshop - September 18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

We are finishing off the week with another Job Search tip and an exciting announcement! Todays tip is to utilize LinkedIn as a job search assistant and as a networking tool! We believe that LinkedIn is an extremely useful tool for those who are job searching or networking; which, is why we are excited to announce that we are hosting our very first LinkedIn Profile Building for Beginners workshop on September 16. Visit https://buff.ly/2QVWXJW to learn more about this worksh...op. This workshop will take place in person from 1:00pm-3:30pm on September 16. So grab your resume and call 204-989-6503 to register for this workshop. Check out other upcoming workshops below or visit https://buff.ly/2voR4um to learn more. Upcoming Workshops: Linkedin Profile Building for Beginners - September 16 from 1:00pm-3:30pm Branding Yourself Zoom Workshop - September 18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

We are excited to share that the date for our September Branding Yourself Zoom Workshop is September 18! This workshop is all about creating your career brand, which will help you discover and discuss your career goals. Visit ovrc.ca/branding-yourself to learn more about this workshop. This is one of our most popular workshops, so we would love to know what your favourite part of the workshop is. Let us know below! ... Interested in attending this Zoom workshop? Call 204-989-6503 to register and save your spot.

We have a passion for cover letters! Our job search tip today is all about how to write the first paragraph of a cover letter. Job Search Tip: Next time you write a cover letter, think about why you want to work for this particular employer. Research what is special about the company, and make that your first paragraph. A cover letter that begins as Heres why I like you is much more intriguing and inspiring!... Did you know we have a cover letter and resume writing service, where we help you write your cover letters and resumes? To book your appointment today, call 204-989-6503. Along with resume, and cover letter writing we offer virtual workshops! check out below to learn about our upcoming workshops or visit http://ovrc.ca. Call 204-989-6503 to save your spot. Upcoming Workshops: Branding Yourself - September 18, 1 pm to 4 pm

Do you use LinkedIn as part of your job search? Let us know in the comments below! We believe LinkedIn is a hidden gem because even though LinkedIn has grown in popularity over the last couple of years, it is still a fairly new platform used by many job seekers for a variety of reasons. For those of us that have, it is a great way to network and build connections. Continue reading our top 5 reasons for using LinkedIn in your job search here: https://ovrc.ca/5-top-reasons-for...-using-linkedin-as-part-o/. Upcoming Workshops: Branding Yourself - September 18, 1 pm to 4 pm Call 204-989-6503 to register for this workshop, or visit to learn more about our services and other workshops.

"Great ideas and techniques for shifting mental state to improve mood, energy and motivation." - OVRC Client About Our Positivity: Train Your Brain Workshop. We cant wait for our Positivity: Train Your Brain Brain workshop happening this Wednesday from 1pm to 4 pm. This workshop provides practical everyday tools you can use to keep a healthy perspective when your job search results are not what you expected or want. We understand that the job search can be a difficult, long... process that has frustrating moments. This is why this workshop is designed to help you learn ways to manage those moments. Call 204-989-6503 to register for this workshop, or visit to learn more about our services and other workshops. Upcoming Workshops: Positivity: Train Your Brain - August 26, 1 pm to 4 pm Branding Yourself - September 18, 1 pm to 4 pm

Did you know that we are our resume and cover letter appointments have resumed? With proper safety precautions in place, we have welcomed our clients back into the office for resume and cover letter development appointments. One of our Employment Facilitators, Lisa Elmhurst, wrote a blog post on what you can do to prepare and make the best of your appointment and you can read it here at http://ovrc.ca/how-to-prepare-and-make-the-best-of-your-re/ Call 204-989-6503 to book y...our resume appointment, or visit http://ovrc.ca to learn more about our services. Upcoming Workshops: Positivity: Train Your Brain - August 26, 1 pm to 4 pm Branding Yourself - September 18, 1 pm to 4 pm

Todays job search tip is all about phone interviews! With interviews being shifted to online platforms we thought we would share the reminder that just because they cant see you it is still important to stand or sit up straight and smile as it can impact your voice and confidence! Read more phone interview tips here at ovrc.ca/interviewing-remotely-quick-tips/ or call us at 204-989-6503 to learn more about our services.

Did you know that you are are the average of the five people you spend the most time with? Today on OVRC Insights we are discussing how your relationships impact you and the impact they may have on your job search. In our post, Betty discusses how relationships can impact your outlook and overall positivity around job searching. Continue reading more here: ovrc.ca/positivity-and-relationships-covid-19-blog-edition/ Job searching can be difficult and draining, that even pe...ople who consider themselves a positive person can start to get down. This is why we teach different tools and techniques that can help you get through those low moments. Our Positivity: Train Your Brain workshop gives you practical everyday tools, to keep a sense of healthy perspective when your job search results are not optimal or youre just having one of those days. Our Positivity: Training Your Brain workshop is taking place on Zoom on Augst 26, 1pm-4pm. If you are interested in registering call 204-989-6503 or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our workshops and services.

We love hearing from clients about why they would recommend our services and workshops! One of our clients said, "It is a great eye-opener and leads to breaking through barriers in the job search.", about our Positivity: Training Your Brain workshop, which we are running on Zoom on August 19. Have you attended one of our workshops or used our other services? Let us know in the comments what your favourite part of the experience was, we would love to hear! ... Check out our upcoming Zoom workshops: Branding Yourself - August 14, 1pm-4pm Positivity: Training Your Brain - Augst 19, 1pm-4pm If you are interested in registering call 204-989-6503 or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our workshops and services.

*Update our workshop has been moved to August 26* We hear all the time about how looking for a job can be a downer, especially when the results you want are taking longer than you expected. Learning how to retrain your brain for a positive outlook will not only help you live through your job search but also help you in other areas of your life. ... With the current difficulties that we are facing as a community, we believe that training your brain for positivity is even more of an essential skill to be learned. This is why we are excited to share that we are hosting our Positivity: Train Your Brain workshop on Zoom on August 19 from 1pm-4pm. This workshop does have a max limit of 8 participants, so make sure to call 204-989-6503 to reserve your spot. Also, check out our other upcoming Zoom Workshops: Branding Yourself - August 14, 1pm-4pm Positivity: Train Your Brain - August 19, 1pm-4pm

Todays job search tip is all about your resume! We recommend that you create a targeted resume for the job you want. A Targeted Resume allows you to focus on the skills you want to use instead of being trapped by your work history while showcasing different aspects of your career without piling everything together. Not sure where to start with creating a targeted resume? Thats okay, our Employment Facilitators are available to help you create a targeted resume to reach you...r career goals. Call 204-989-6503 to book an appointment with our Employment Facilitators or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services. Upcoming Zoom Workshops: Branding Yourself - August 14, from 1pm-4pm

Our Branding Yourself Workshop is one of our most popular workshops and it is back on Zoom on August 14 from 1pm-4pm. This workshop will help you clearly discuss your career brand and goals so you can confidently answer the question "so what do you do?". Call 204-989-6503 to register for this amazing workshop or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

"I would recommend it because it gets you out of that tunnel vision mentality when it comes to how you talk about your job." - OVRC Client Our Branding Yourself Workshop is one of our most popular workshops and it is back on Zoom on August 14 from 1pm-4pm. This workshop will help you clearly discuss your career brand and goals so you can confidently answer the question "so what do you do?". ... Call 204-989-6503 to register for this amazing workshop or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

We are excited that on August 4th we will be reopening the use of our computers for self-directed job search! In order to ensure the safety of our staff and clients, we will be implementing the following guidelines. Due to the importance of following these guidelines, OVRC staff will provide one warning of not following these guidelines. Any issues after will result in losing self-directed computer use privileges. Email any questions or concerns to the attention of the Execu...tive Director Keith Robinson at [email protected]. 1. Clients can book computers in one-hour slots with a maximum of two hours. 2. Computer times can be accessed only for job search use, with no exceptions. 3. Clients using computers must properly wear face masks when using computers. 4. Clients must follow all COVID Hygiene Protocols. 5. Clients must stay in their own space and not move around the centre other than using the restroom. 6. Staff will bring any printed material to your space. There will be no access to the photocopier. 7. Clients need to understand that staff will not be able to assist with any computer issues; it is impossible to maintain a six-foot distance when providing computer assistance. 8. Clients must work independently without outside support. NO DROP-IN COMPUTER USAGE TIMES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. Call us at 204-989-6503 to book your time slot today or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

Our OVRC Job Search Tip today is to surround yourself with supportive people. This can be a formal or informal group of other job seekers. It should also include your family and friends. People are much more resilient when they have support from others. Family, friends, other job seekers, and our staff at OVRC can all help you be much more resilient and provide the support and the encouragement you need, particularly when times get tough like when you did not get the job off...er you wanted. Learn more about developing an effective job search plan here https://ovrc.ca/top-7-tips-on-developing-an-effective-job-/ The staff at OVRC is here to help you with every aspect of your job search. We can assist you with creating resumes and cover letters, improve interview skills and even implement skills to have a more positive job search. Call us at 204-989-6503 to book your appointment today or visit https://buff.ly/2voR4um to learn more about our services.

On our blog today we are talking about Goal Setting! This blog post is all about how to implement plans to help you reach your goals. Visit https://ovrc.ca/manifesting-positive-outcomes-goal-setting/ to learn how to successfully reach your goals. Our Positivity Workshop on July 22nd will discuss goal setting along with helping you develop your own plans to reach your goals. The workshop will take place over Zoom and you need to have a computer and be able to use Zoom. Call... 204-989-6503 for more information and to register for the workshop. Upcoming Zoom Workshops: Positivity Workshop - July 22, 2020, from 9am-11am For more information regarding these workshops and our services visit http://ovrc.ca.

"A good kick-start to employment success" We couldnt have said it better ourselves! Our Branding Yourself Workshop is a great place to kick off your job search. Join us this Friday from 1p-4p for our Branding Yourself Zoom workshop. This workshop is one of our most popular so make sure to call us at 204-989-6503 to register. ... Upcoming Zoom Workshops: Branding Yourself - July 17, 2020, from 1pm-4pm Positivity Workshop - July 22, 2020, from 9am-11am For more information regarding these workshops and our services visit http://ovrc.ca.

Join us on July 22, 2020, from 9:00am-11:00am, for our online Positivity Workshop led by Betty Punkert! Job searching can be stressful and for some, it is a negative experience. However, learning how to remain positive and resist negativity is an important step in maintaining your stamina with your job search. This workshop will be taking place over Zoom and will only have 12 spots for participants! These spots will fill up quickly so make sure to call us at 204-989-6503 t...o register. Upcoming Zoom Workshops: Branding Yourself - July 17, 2020, from 1pm-4pm Positivity Workshop - July 22, 2020, from 9am-11am For more information regarding these workshops and our services visit ovrc.ca.

We are excited to announce that we are now hosting workshops on Zoom! Our first workshop is one of our most popular workshops, Branding Yourself. This workshop is designed to help you the question "So, what do you do?". With a focus on learning how to discuss your employment goals, this workshop will help you develop your career brand. ... Call 204-989-6503 for more information about this workshop and to register or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

We are hiring! We are looking for a Career Counsellor / Workshop Facilitator to join our fun, dedicated and inspired team! Career counsellors provide individual and group career counselling services to clients on all aspects of career planning. The incumbent provides the client with self-assessment tools, resources and strategies to explore careers and assess suitability based on current and future needs. ... Workshop Facilitators are responsible for the creation, planning, facilitation and evaluation of high quality, outcome-focused job search workshops and resource materials for clients. If this sounds like you please apply to the Executive Director Keith Robinson by email only at [email protected]. We thank you for your interest in this position and only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. There may be additional testing after the first interviews. Closing Date July 20, 2020

We love client feedback "Betty and John helped me put together a resume and boosted my confidence that ultimately got me the job I wanted, not just the first job that came available. This is such an important service, and I am so grateful it was available to me." Helping clients find the job they wanted, not just a job, makes us so happy and is why we work so hard with you! ... Visit ovrc.ca to learn how we can help you achieve your job search goals.

Happy Canada Day! We hope you all enjoy your day even if Canada Day looks a little different this year. Our offices will be closed today, and we will reopen tomorrow July 2nd. ... Visit ovrc.ca to learn more about how we can help you with your job search.

Many employers are opting to hold job interviews over the phone or over a video call, which is why one of our Employment Facilitators John Perry, put together a list of his Top Seven Phone Interviewing Tips. The first tip is to make sure you have good reception for your phone call. Pick the room in your home with the best reception if you are using a cell. If you are on a landline, pick a room with a door you can close to keep out distractions and other noise. for more tips ...about how to ace your next phone interview. Visit https://buff.ly/3ciSRVd for more tips about how to ace your next phone interview. Our offices are now open and we are able to facilitate one-on-one appointments, where we are also teaching our workshop skills. Call 204-989-6503 to book your appointment today.

We are open! We are so excited to be able to assist our clients with their job search again. The following changes have been implemented to ensure the safety of our clients and staff: -We are only offering one-on-one appointments -Workshop skills will be taught in these appointments... -No walk-in appointments, please call before coming in -We will have hand sanitizer available before you enter the office -Floor markings to ensure everyone maintains 6ft apart -If you are feeling ill, we will not be able to assist you to protect our staff and clients. Call 204-989-6503 to book your appointment or visit ovrc.ca to learn more about our services.

We are excited to announce that we will be reopening on June 22! When we reopen we will only be offering one-on-one appointments, which means we will not be hosting our workshops or allowing people to use our computers for self directed job searching. So what do you if you were really looking forward to our Ace That Interview workshop? Dont worry in your one-on-one appointment we will be teaching out workshop skills.... Although we cannot wait to assist you in your job search, if you are ill or have any other symptom we ask that you stay home. For the safety of our clients and staff we will not be allowing anyone who is showing symptoms into our office. We understand that this has been an unprecedented time and we are here to help you with your job search or career change. If you would like to book an appointment or would like more information call us at 204-989-6503 or visit ovrc.ca.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that after April 16, Osborne Village Resource Centre will be closed for all services until further notice. This was not the outcome that we had hoped for; however, due to COVID-19, our funding has been delayed. When our funding resumes, we are looking forward to continuing to provide our clients with our services and support. ... We are incredibly thankful for all of the amazing clients that we have had the opportunity to help and get to know. During this challenging time, it is essential that we continue to come together as a community and take care of ourselves and each other.

New Post For OVRC Insights! With social distancing in place, employers looking to hire are performing interviews over the phone or video chat services. In this weeks blog post, John Perry, one of our Employment Facilitators, discusses our top tips for succeeding at phone interviews. Read more here: https://ovrc.ca/interviewing-remotely-quick-tips/... We are currently offering our services remotely! If you are interested please email Keith Robinson at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 204-989-6503.

We have a new FAQ for you! There are still people being hired! Many of them through on-line interviews, which is why this weeks question is from one of our clients: HELP! I have an on-line job interview, how do I prepare? Weve answered this question in the photos below. ... Good luck! If you need more help with how to answer interview questions, give us a call and set up an appointment to work with our Employment Facilitators, thats what we do! If you are in need of our services email Keith Robinson at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 204-989-6503.

Branding Yourself is an important part of your job search! Watch the video below to learn more about branding yourself when searching for a job or exploring new career options. We are still providing services such as resume and cover letter assistance, remotely during this time. If you require our assistance please email Keith Robinson, at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 204-989-6503.

"Take a load off...for free" Let our OVRC Employment Facilitators and Career Coaches help with your job search load. Were here for you, moving with the times with video chats and over-the-phone resume writing. And, take the weight off your shoulders trying to do it alone.... If you require services email Keith Robinson, at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 204-989-6503. https://www.youtube.com/watch

With at least another two weeks of social distancing and business closures in place, it can be hard to stay positive. Thats why in session two of our Staying Positive Blog Series, Betty Punkert, discusses positivity, resiliency, and self-Care Betty discusses what is self-care, the importance of self-care and how to implement a self-care routine, and how to stick to it. Read this post at https://ovrc.ca/positivity-resiliency-and-self-care-covid-/... During this difficult time, we would like to remind you that our services are still available remotely, and we have resources on both our social media and website for you to use during this time. If you need our services during this time please, email Keith Robinson at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 204-989-6503.

With the constant updating of information for the government regarding Employment Insurance and the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit, it can be hard to navigate. For this reason, we have a flow chart that should help simplify the navigation process while providing information about the benefit and application process. During this challenging time, we are still here for you and can assist remotely. If you require assistance or our services, please email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 204-989-6503. Please note that this document is meant as a basic guide and does not replace professional guidance. Care has been taken in creating this guide; however, there is no liability for any negative financial outcomes.