The Military Family Resource Centre of the National Capital Region (MFRC-NCR) offers a Career Centre that provides job search assistance, career development support, and professional development opportunities for the civilian spouses of Canadian Forces families located in the National Capital Region. Can’t make it to our Uplands location? Contact us and we will arrange to meet you elsewhere.

For more information, visit us at our Career Centre, or contact us.

MFRC-NCR Career Centre
Uplands location, MFRC-NCR
330 Croil Pvt., Building 471

Employment Coordinator
Tracy Penny-Bungay
(613) 990-4833
tracey.penny-bungay@forces.gc.ca 

Employment Assistance
We coach and support civilian spouses and youth seeking jobs or developing careers through a variety of programs, services, and resources. We provide a variety of resources, including:

• One-on-one counselling
• A career resource library
• Job posting boards
• Internet access
• Referrals to community programs, services, and schools
• Introduction to the internet/computers/software

Workshops at the Career Centre
We offer career workshops regularly. Please check our seasonal program guide for updated workshops, dates, and locations.

Upcoming Workshops

How to Find a Job With the Federal Government
Trying without success to get a job with the Federal Government? Applying for a federal position is very different than applying for a job in the private sector. This workshop will provide you with great tips and tricks to help your transition.

Uplands MFRC- Tuesday, January 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session fee: $5.00

Portfolio Development
A certified Portfolio Development course focuses on assisting people who are experiencing career change, transition or unemployment. This unique learning experience is designed to renew an appreciation of who you are, what you have accomplished and where you are going from here. In addition, it prepares you for the competitive job market and gives you a powerful tool for interviews. Childcare is available upon request for a nominal fee. Don't wait to register, spaces are limited.

Uplands MFRC- January 17 to March 6, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fees: $50 for CF member or spouse, $100 for civilian

Other Training Opportunities 

Interview Skills
This workshop covers your two-minute pitch, how to make a good first impression, how to prepare for different types of interviews, how to handle difficult questions, what questions to ask, how to close, and post-interview follow-up. This workshop will give you the opportunity to practice your skills and get feedback.

Effective Résumés
Whether or not you already have a résumé, come and join us. You will learn about different résumé structures, how to present your accomplishments, how to summarize your experience, and how to account for breaks in your work history. We’ll also walk you through cover letters, thank you letters, and more.

Creating a Skills Inventory
Did you ever look at a job posting and wonder, "Can I do that?" We’ll help you identify and examine your unique skills while learning how to combine them to create your own personal skills inventory.

Minding Your Own Business
What is franchising? Is franchising for you? Did you know that there are franchise opportunities that you can pack up and be posted with you? Join us to discuss the pros and cons of owning and operating various franchises.

For more information, contact us.
Employment Coordinator
Tracey Penny-Bungay
(613) 990-4833
tracey.penny-bungay@forces.gc.ca

 Click here to view a list of job posting sites.