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Ontario Works

Ontario Works Benefits

Ontario Works provides income and employment assistance for people who are in temporary financial need.  The process begins with an online application or a phone call.

How to apply for Ontario Works Benefits

Office Locations:

Office Location Hours
Career Development Centre 181 Main Street West, 3rd Floor (map) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
Employment Resource Centre 2255 Barton Street East (map) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
Employment Resource Centre 1550 Upper James Street (map) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday


Ontario Works Employment Assistance

  • Jobs Hamilton
    Ontario Works provides placements for participants through community placements to help gain experience or employment placements through paid jobs.
  • Career Development Centre
    A new community funded centre where you can find career opportunities and gain skills for successful employment.

Support Programs 

For participants of Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program and low income families.

  • Support Programs in Hamilton
    The City of Hamilton provides assistance for people who need help with health, housing, utilities, transportation, child care and more.
  • LEAP Program
    LEAP is a program to help pregnant or parenting teens stay in school.