222 The Esplanade, Lower Level we are located one block south of Front Street and One block east of Sherbourne Street.
By Subway: take the Subway to Castle Frank Station and then take the #65 Parliament bus south and get off at The Esplanade. Look for our street level entrance beside the Coffee Time.
Or take the Subway to Sherbourne Station and take the #75 Sherbourne bus south to The Esplanade. Walk east on The Esplanade one block until you pass Princess Street and look for our street level entrance beside the Coffee Time.
By Streetcar: take the King Streetcar to Sherbourne Street and walk two blocks south to The Esplanade, which is one street south of Front Street. Walk east on The Esplanade one block until you pass Princess Street and look for our street level entrance beside the Coffee Time.
By Car: See the map to the right for exact directions from your location. There is street parking along The Esplanade and Princess Street and pay parking one block east of our location.
Hours of Operation
The Administration Offices are open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday for general inquires, deliveries and to book an appointment for an intake and orientation session.
Building Trades programs run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday for registered participants only.
Ontario Works Employment Placement supports are available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday for registered participants only.
ODSP Employment Supports are available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday for registered participants only.
Registered with the
Building Maintenance
Learn the skills needed to work in the trades in the field of plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry and painting and decorating. The skills learned in this program enable our graduates to enter the workforce in these trades with the confidence and skills required to be successful.
Intake - Thursdays at 10 am
Employment Placement
Assistance is available for Ontario Works clients to develop a resume, job search, link them with potential employers and prepare for the interview.
Intake - Wednesdays at 10 am
Job Placement and Retention
People with disabilities can get help to identify job opportunities, prepare for work, interviews, job search, job development and job retention supports are also available.
Intake - Wednesdays at 1:30 pm


Building Trades
2012 program start dates:
January 16
April 2
June 18
September 3

