About Us
Our goal is to match individual talents and skills to Employers recruitment needs. We do this by providing the help and training each individual needs to make them ready for their opportunity.
Stratford
St Marys
Listowel
Goderich
Exeter
Heather Marcy
I am a retired teacher and principal whose career included Kindergarten - Grade 12 in both Huron and Perth counties.
My favourite thing about Partners in Employment is how inclusive it is; everyone is welcome regardless of their background and life circumstances.
Connie Birmingham
Having been an administrator and teacher of students in special education, I recognized the need for them and many adults in the community to have a scaffold to be successful entering the workforce.
The Perth County Planning group, to which I was appointed by the Huron Perth Catholic School Board, gave me the opportunity to gather other like minded individuals to plan for employment for any persons who needed assistance entering the workforce.
The result was the founding of Partners in Employment, a non-profit organization with charitable status. We designed it to be a welcoming, respectful, positive and problem-solving space to encourage job seekers to be successful in their job search.
I chaired the organization for the first several years and watched our collective vision become a reality. I have remained on the Board for over thirty years to see our expansion to Huron County and securing a contract to serve all persons in in Perth County seeking employment, not just those with barriers. I am proud to stay on the board as it’s founder and have welcomed many likeminded visionaries to the Board over the years to our unique vision of employment for all.
James Cramp
Jim is retired from a career in the oil industry. Over the years, he was involved in refinery operations, financial analysis, business development, and corporate planning. He joined Partners in Employment with the hope of using his business expertise to help Partners succeed in its mission.
Jessica Harvey
Jess works daily to create awareness around setbacks in life and assist clients in developing coping mechanisms to overcome them. This has allowed for me to expand my knowledge on public outreach programs and community resources that are available that offer support. Serving on this Board of Directors would allow me the voice to advocate for things that could continue to benefit people in a positive way.
With over 15 years of experience in customer service and leadership roles, I have developed integral Interpersonal skills which have given me the ability to work with others by creating and fostering relationships. My years of volunteering have given me the opportunity to give back by helping people understand the benefits of community
Tina Ritsma
The Community and Criminal Justice Degree Program has allowed for my development of professional practice related to a holistic and compassionate understanding of the diversity and social issues. I am presently employed with the City of Stratford, as a Public Housing Review Officer .I believe strong communities are built on the support and engagement of vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Diverse funding has provided Partners in Employment staff awareness and sensitivity to the needs of Employment Equity target groups and the rural community. Beneficiaries of this awareness and sensitivity are unemployed people who become employed, employers that have their employment needs filled and the community as a whole by having a higher employment rate.
Partners in Employment has existing funding services agreements with:
Employment Ontario
Needs Identification/Case Management/Employment R.C. for Perth County
www.tcu.gov.on.caOntario Works, Huron County
to assist referrals to return to employment as quickly as possible
www.mcss.gov.on.caMinistry of Community and Social Services – Developmental Services Division
to assist people with developmental disabilities to be successful at their employment
www.mcss.gov.on.caMinistry of Community and Social Services – Ontario Disability Support Program-Employment Supports
to assist people with disabilities to be successful at their employment
www.mcss.gov.on.ca