Rural & Remote Workplace Resources
Are you an employer seeking resources to learn more about Remote and Rural workplaces? This page will provide comprehensive tools and resources designed to assist in creating an inclusive workplace.
Research & Reports
Rural and Northern Community Issues in Mental Health
This article describes mental health services in rural and northern Ontario as they face challenges with limited comprehensiveness, availability, and accessibility compared to urban areas. Considerations and ongoing community-based strategies addressing these issues are also identified.
Remote Resource 1: Rural and Northern Community Issues in Mental Health
The Benefits of Remote Work for People With Disabilities
This article explores how remote work options benefit people who have a disability since working remotely can remove transportation barriers, accommodate disability-friendly work environments, minimizes sensory overload, and provide greater accessibility.
https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/benefits-of-remote-work
Community Resources
Employment North
Serving the East Parry Sound District and communities surrounding Gravenhurst, our agency delivers free employment services to adults, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities, students and youth.
Launch It
LaunchIt is a community hub that serves rural communities across northern Wellington County connecting entrepreneurs and business owners with information, space, and people they need to explore bold ideas and spark action in their business.
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
Northern College Community Employment Services offers a range of free services and supports to respond to the career and employment needs of individuals as well as employers, to assist in higher skill training and employment. Provides services in Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores, Timmins area, Moosonee & James Bay area.
https://www.northerncollege.ca/employment-services/
Rural Ontario Institute
Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) delivers programs that develop strong leaders who are critical voices around opportunities and key issues facing rural and northern Ontario. They have a wide array of resources from fact sheets to local programs, ROI reaches many rural communities and their leaders.