Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

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Record #: BAR0852
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2025

Contacts

Public Comments No local Barrie phone number

NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
Office Phone 1-800-622-6232, Toll Free
TTY Phone 1-800-926-9105
Website www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/opportunity-fund-disability.html

Addresses

Address & Map
Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment

  • supports persons with disabilities in overcoming barriers to participation in the Canadian labour market
  • supports employers to hire persons with disabilities
  • programs and services include job search supports, pre-employability services, wage subsidies, work placements and employer awareness initiatives to encourage employers to hire persons with disabilities
  • delivered across the country by Service Canada Centres, in partnership with organizations in the community

    Service Details

    Legal Status (40) Federal Government
    Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
    Areas Served Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Alliston; Angus; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
    Eligibility Eligible employers include:
    • not-for-profit organizations
    • municipal governments
    • aboriginal organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
    • for-profit organizations
    • provincial and territorial governments
    • institutions
    • agencies
    • Crown Corporations
    Eligible participants must:
    • self-identify as having a permanent physical or mental disability that restricts his or her ability to perform daily activities
    • be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
    • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
    • not be eligible for assistance under Employment Insurance (EI) employment benefits or any similar programs that are the subject of agreements with provinces, territories, or organizations entered into pursuant to Section 63 of the EI Act (unless approved by a departmental official)
    • require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment
    Application
    • Drop-in or call Service Canada for more information on submitting an application or a project proposal or visit website
    • to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative about this program complete an online request at Service Request
    • for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
    Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
    Fees None

    Subjects

    Service Categories Job Development ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Job Development ~ Physical Disabilities
    Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this directory is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Barrie cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.