Local hiring push targets personal support workers amid continued demand
The Lambton Works Centre is calling on qualified personal support workers (PSWs) in and around Sarnia to submit resumes for a targeted hiring event being held in partnership with S&R Group. Interviews are scheduled for Aug. 18 at the Lambton Shared Services Centre in downtown Sarnia.
Organizers said candidates must register in advance by sending a resume to JobDevelopment@county-lambton.on.ca. The centre is looking to fill about 25 positions at the event, which is intended to connect local employers with qualified workers for roles in long-term care, retirement homes and community care settings.
“We’ve been really pleased with the interest so far,” said Susan Blommers, the county’s employment services supervisor. “We’re continuing to promote the opportunity and encourage interested PSWs to apply.”
The hiring push comes as local employers continue to recruit for health-care and social assistance roles. While the Lambton Works Centre is coordinating the event, employers will conduct interviews directly with candidates on the day of the hiring sessions.
- How to apply: Submit a resume to JobDevelopment@county-lambton.on.ca by the registration deadline (listed by the county as "by Monday").
- Interview date: Aug. 18 at the Lambton Shared Services Centre, downtown Sarnia.
- Number of positions: Approximately 25 PSW roles are expected to be filled.
The timing and design of the event reflect ongoing local recruitment needs for PSWs, who provide front-line personal care and assistance to seniors and other clients in institutional and community settings. The county’s employment services unit described PSWs as an "important part" of the local health-care workforce.
For jobseekers, in-person interviews at a centrally located public service centre reduce some of the usual barriers to hiring: applicants can meet multiple potential employers in one day, employers can assess candidates in person, and the county can provide support and referrals for those who may need help with resumes or interview preparation.
| Event detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration | Submit resume to JobDevelopment@county-lambton.on.ca (by Monday) |
| Interview date | Aug. 18 |
| Location | Lambton Shared Services Centre, downtown Sarnia |
| Positions | About 25 PSW roles |
Local advocates and employer groups have repeatedly pointed to the need for more PSWs as an issue affecting the continuity and quality of care in long-term-care homes and community programs. While this hiring event does not by itself resolve systemic staffing shortages, organizers say it is a practical step to match local candidates with available jobs.
Residents who are interested but lack formal PSW certification may still find value in contacting Lambton Works for guidance on training pathways and supports. The centre is an Employment Ontario program and provides employment services, including job-search assistance, résumé help and connection to training opportunities.
For many Sarnia households, hiring and retaining PSWs affects daily life: these workers support seniors, people with disabilities and others who rely on personal care services to remain in their homes or in community settings. The Aug. 18 interviews therefore represent both an employment opportunity for individuals and a small but meaningful step toward addressing broader local care needs.
Applicants should ensure their resumes highlight relevant experience and certifications, and register by the county’s stated deadline to be considered for interviews on Aug. 18.
