Phone: 1-867-536-7322 || Fax: 1-867-536-7323 || Email: wloutreach@northwestel.net


Watson Lake Community Outreach has been serving the community since 1979, incorporated in 1985. As a Watson Lake based non-profit organization, we offer many services for job seekers and employers. Our office is equipped with two public computers for internet job search and resume writing, a fax machine and photocopier, as well as information about government programs, student funding, local and non-local employment opportunities.

We are funded by Canada-Yukon Labour Market Development Agreement
Employment Services
  • Registration for employment
  • Pre-employment counseling
  • Referrals to various services and agencies
  • Referrals to LMDA Programs
  • Interview skills
  • Job search skills and techniques
  • Job referrals
  • Client follow-up
  • Career planning
  • Fax
  • Photocopier
  • 2 Computers for Internet access
  • Telephone
  • Assist with resume preparation including:
    -Objective
    -Employment history
    -Certificates
    -Training
    -References

Career Planning
We are available to assist the unemployed in making career plans or transitions.
If you are making a plan to go to school or change your career, it is important to know some labour market Information before you start:
  • Where can you train?
  • How much will it cost?
  • Are there any sponsoring agencies that can help?
  • Is there a big demand for a certain skill?
  • What is the earning potential for your new career?
  • Are there opportunities for advancement in this field?
These questions and more can be answered through labour market research. Check out our resources!
Society President: Brenda Leach
Society Vice President: Michelle Koehl
Society Treasurer: Cheryl O'Brien
Director: Cynthia Kearns
Director: Leatha Anderson
Bookkeeper: Dianna Rakitti


Senior Employment Assistance Programmer Shilo Trusz
Employment Assistance Programmer Amber Bauer