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We’re your one stop centre for Employment Services in Oxford County!

CES offers a variety of services and programming for job seekers, ranging from youth and students to newcomers and mid career professionals. The knowledgeable CES resource staff are trained to assist in all aspects of the job hunt from providing labour market information, reviewing cover letters and resumes, to offering employment counselling. CES provides free workshops focused on helping participants increase their job readiness and build or augment employable skills. CES also works closely with local employers to help advertise and fill vacant positions as well as provide information about available wage subsidy and apprenticeship programs. CES offers free of charge consultation, recruitment and hiring assistance as well as prescreening and referral of candidates that meet the employer's requirements. Employers are also invited to post job ads directly on WorkinOxford.ca, Oxford County's job site, which receives tens of thousands of hits a month.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!
Wishing our community a day full of fun, laughter, haunts and treats!

10/30/2026

Forklift Drivers Wanted — Join the Nova Steel Team!

Nova Steel is hiring forklift drivers, and they want to hear from you.

What they're looking for:
Forklift training
Safety hazard knowledge
Good problem-solving skills
General mechanical knowledge
Machine and hand safety
Tool safety

If you've got the training and the safety-first mindset to match, this is your chance to get on the floor with a team that takes the job seriously.

📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]

10/29/2026

A resume tells you where someone has worked. An interview tells you how they communicate.
The CES Oxford Assessment Centre shows whether a candidate can actually perform the job.
Through structured assessments, workplace simulations, direct observation, and practical exercises, employers gain valuable insight into a candidate's ability to perform, adapt, communicate, work safely, and succeed within the workplace.
This is recruitment beyond the resume.

Candidate Screening
Physical Readiness Assessment
Manual Dexterity & Hand Function Assessment
Manufacturing Mathematics & Measurement Assessment
Accuracy matters.
Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation Assessment
Attention to Detail Assessment
Tool & Equipment Familiarity Assessment
Computer & Digital Skills Assessment
Safety Awareness & Hazard Recognition
Workplace Communication Assessment
Teamwork & Workplace Behaviour Assessment
Structured Pre-Interview

The Assessment Centre provides employers with something a resume alone never can.
Evidence.
Evidence of skills.
Evidence of workplace readiness.
Evidence of safety awareness.
Evidence of communication ability.
Evidence of the physical, technical, cognitive, and behavioural competencies required for success.
The Assessment Centre is more than a recruitment tool. It is a customized talent identification process developed in partnership with employers. Together, we create assessment modules that measure the skills, knowledge, physical capabilities, technical competencies, safety awareness, and workplace behaviours required for success.

10/28/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Oxford County Career Expo Returns April 8th, 2027
Planning is NOW UNDERWAY!

Meet the 2026-2027 CES Street Team! We are a team of four co-op students from WCI thrilled to be a part of the marketing and promotion of the 2027 Oxford County Career Expo! Throughout this experience, we’ll be working together to help connect our fellow students and peers with the community, and share everything you need to know about this exciting event. We're looking forward to making changes to the community and helping students explore their future career opportunities.
Stay tuned as we introduce each of the members and share some behind-the-scenes content along the way.
See you soon!

10/27/2026

REMINDER! IMT HIRING EVENT - TOMORROW!
IMT Precision is Hiring!
Experienced Machine Operators - Multiple Positions Available!
Looking for a stable career with a growing manufacturing company?
Join IMT Precision, one of Canada's leading manufacturers serving OEM and Defence industries.

Hiring Event: Wednesday, October 28th
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Community Employment Services | AllStaff
30A Metcalfe Street, Woodstock

Bring your resume and meet with our team to learn about:
*Full-time, permanent opportunities
*Competitive wages
*Career growth opportunities
*A long-standing and growing company

Apply on the spot!

10/26/2026

Forty years. Four decades of showing up, pitching in, and making things work.

We're celebrating Jeff Surridge and 40 incredible years at CES Oxford. From his first days in 1986 to now, Jeff has been part of the foundation of this place — a colleague, a mentor and a friend.

Jeff, thank you for everything you've given this team and this community. Here's to you!

10/26/2026

From a young man in a suit in 1986 to the face we all know at CES Oxford today — some things don't change, and that's a good thing.

Jeff Surridge has spent 40 years with us, and the group photo may have aged, but the reason he's stayed hasn't: the people, the work, and the community we serve together.

Raise a glass — cheers to forty years, Jeff.

10/26/2026

Celebrating 40 years!

Huge congratulations to Jeff Surridge on four decades at CES Oxford. That's 40 years of dedication, kindness, and hard work — and a milestone worth shouting about.

Thank you, Jeff. We're lucky to have had you for the last forty!

10/23/2026

Experienced Machine Operators Wanted - Immediate Opportunities

IMT Precision is recruiting multiple Machine Operators to join their Ingersoll team.

Responsibilities include:
*Loading materials into production machines
*Monitoring product quality
*Performing visual inspections
*Working as part of a fast-paced manufacturing team

We're looking for individuals who:
*Have previous experience working as a Machine Operator, CNC Operator, or Robotic
Equipment Operator
*Have strong attention to detail
*Are eligible to complete and pass the required Controlled Goods security
assessment
*Enjoy hands-on work
*Work well independently and within a team environment
*Are able to work rotating shifts

Meet directly with hiring representatives at the Job Fair and apply on the spot.
October 28 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Community Employment Services | AllStaff
30A Metcalfe Street, Woodstock

Address

40 Metcalf Street
Woodstock, ON
N4S3E7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

1-888-439-8161

Website

http://www.workinoxford.ca/

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