A dynamic team ready to help you! The members of the SÉO team all share the same goal as you: your success! Come and see us as soon as possible. We look forward to putting our expertise and knowledge to work for you. After all, your success is our success. Administrative Team Erica Groome Activ’Emploi+ Program Manager (on maternity leave) 613 590-2493, ext. 107 egroome@seo-ont.ca + Soriba Kanté Activ'Emploi+ Program Manager (interim) 705-479-0116, ext. 311 skante@seo-ont.ca + Édouard Nogha Administrative Assistant (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 110 enogha@seo-ont.ca + Estelle Bensakoun Employment Advisor (Toronto) 416 596-0220, ext. 208 ebensakoun@seo-ont.ca + Raïssa Girimana Employment Advisor (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 106 rgirimana@seo-ont.ca + Ibrahima Diallo Employment Advisor (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 108 idiallo@seo-ont.ca + Muriel Angba Employment Advisor (Sudbury) 705-479-0116, ext. 302 mangba@seo-ont.ca + Claire Tsanga Program Assistant (Ottawa) 613-590-2493, ext. 212 ctsanga@seo-ont.ca + Employability Team - Activ'Emploi+ Program Koura Ndiaye + Economic Development Manager (interim) (Toronto) 416 596-0220, ext. 201 kndiaye@seo-ont.ca Frédéric Maisonneuve + EntrepreneuriatSÉO Incubator Coordinator 613 590-2493, ext. 105 fmaisonneuve@seo-ont.ca Chris Locko + Economic Development Officer (London) 416 596-0220, ext. 303 ftouni@seo-ont.ca Fairouze Touni + Economic Development Officer (London) 416 596-0220, ext. 303 ftouni@seo-ont.ca Halima Taouaou + Economic Development Officer (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 105 htaouaou@seo-ont.ca Linda Essmaki + Economic Development Officer (Toronto) 416 596-0220, ext. 205 lessmaki@seo-ont.ca Maïmouna Sangaré + Economic Development Officer (Sudbury) 705 479-0116, ext. 310 msangare@seo-ont.ca Mireille Dupuis + Youth Project Officer (Noëlville) 705 479-0116, ext. 313 mdupuis@seo-ont.ca Sami Essid + Economic Development Officer (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 304 sessid@seo-ont.ca Jaylina Keita + Economic Development Officer, SNFIFMM Project (Toronto) 416 596-0220, ext. 209 jkeita@seo-ont.ca Economic Development Team Siham Chakrouni + Special Projects Manager 416 596-0220, ext. 211 schakrouni@seo-ont.ca Amina Aissani + Vice Versa Officer (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 114 aaissani@seo-ont.ca Imen Riahi + Employment Advisor (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 115 iriahi@seo-ont.ca + Development Officer - Project - National Strategy for Francophone Immigrant Women in Minority Settings (Toronto) 416 596-0220, ext. 209 Special Projects Burcu Suer Employment coordinator (Toronto) 416-596-0220, ext. 202 bsuer@seo-ont.ca + Isabelle Kouzon Employment counselor (Sudbury) 705-479-0116, ext. 314 ikouzon@seo-ont.ca + Reine Ognodo Employment counselor (Ottawa) 613-590-2493, ext. 117 rognodo@seo-ont.ca + Arlette Wouatsa Liaison Officer (Ottawa) 613-590-2493, ext. 118 awouatsa@seo-ont.ca + Employability Team - Carrières Santé Program Imen Riahi Conseillère en employabilité (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, poste 115 iriahi@seo-ont.ca Catherine B. Bachand + Executive Director 613 590-2493, ext. 101 cbachand@seo-ont.ca Magalie Joseph + Executive Assistant 613 590-2493, ext. 104 mjoseph@seo-ont.ca Euclide Pierre + Operations and Finances Manager 613 590-2493, ext. 103 epierre@seo-ont.ca Nadia Jacquemet + Communications and External Relations Manager 613 590-2493 njacquemet@seo-ont.ca Maria Banuelos + Communications and External Relations Manager 613-590-2493, ext. 102 mbanuelos@seo-ont.ca Patricia Gaspar + Administrative Assistant 416 596-0220, ext. 203 pgaspar@seo-ont.ca + Human Resources Manager 613 590-2493, ext. 109 Stéphanie Cotnoir Recruit North Project Coordinator (Sudbury) 705-479-0116, ext. 309 scotnoir@seo-ont.ca Employability Team - CarriElles Program Bertrine Djidja CarriElles Project Coordinator (interim) (Ottawa) 613 590-2493, ext. 106 bdjidja@seo-ont.ca + Marie Adopo Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sudbury) 705 479-0116, ext. 305 madopo@seo-ont.ca + Sara Ayyat Talent Acquisition Specialist (Ottawa) 613-590-2493, ext. 119 sayyat@seo-ont.ca + Employability Team - CarriElles Program

Thank you to our Platinum-category partner 2023 edition of the SÉO's Gala Améthyste The SÉO's Gala Améthyste will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. During this event, we will applaud and reward business people, business owners, employers and other individuals and organizations who have contributed to the growth of the Franco-Ontarian economy. Our nomination campaign has been launched. Read our news release (in French only). Don't miss this opportunity to nominate an inspiring individual. Thank you to our Bronze-category partners Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO) Centre de transfert d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ) Chambre de commerce de Prescott-Russell Chamber of Commerce (CCPRCC) Fédération des gens d'affaires francophones de l'Ontario Marcil Lavallée Point d'accueil francophone (PAF) Programme d’habilitation économique des communautés noires du Nord de l’Ontario (PAENNO) Shaw Centre RDÉE Canada My Catering Group Thank you to our Copper category partner TourismExpansion Société de développement communautaire Prescott-Russell (SDCPR) Chaumont Systems Development Inc (CSDi) Desjardins Sécurité Financière Réseau Indépendant KB Média Corp. Chambre de commerce de Prescott-Russell inc. Les Suites Hotels Perfection Centre Francophone de Toronto Thank you to our Gold-category partners Thank you to our Silver-category partners Accéder au programme Accéder aux vidéos des lauréats

Passez de l'idée à l'action pour accélérer le développement de votre municipalité La Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO), en partenariat avec l’Association francophone des municipalités de l’Ontario (AFMO), lance un concours destiné aux municipalités francophones et bilingues de l’Ontario. En combinant l’expertise économique de la SÉO et l’ancrage municipal de l’AFMO, nous souhaitons accompagner des municipalités prêtes à innover pour stimuler leur développement économique, attirer et retenir les talents, et faire de la francophonie un véritable levier de croissance et de compétitivité. Ce concours s’adresse aux municipalités qui veulent : • expérimenter de nouvelles approches, • mobiliser leurs acteurs locaux, • et générer des résultats tangibles, rapidement. Deux municipalités, l'une rurale, l'autre urbaine, seront sélectionnées pour bénéficier d’un accompagnement intensif de 1,5 jour chacun sous forme de boot camps axés sur l’innovation, l’entrepreneuriat et l’employabilité. Notre approche est simple : tester, apprendre, ajuster… et accélérer. Soumettez la candidature de votre municipalité Axes stratégiques Les boot camps porteront notamment sur : L’innovation et la croissance économique en milieu francophone minoritaire; L’utilisation de la francophonie comme levier économique; La création et le renforcement d’écosystèmes entrepreneuriaux municipaux; Le développement de corridors économiques francophones (Ontario, Canada, international); Les stratégies d’employabilité visant à connecter efficacement les talents francophones — locaux, nationaux et internationaux — aux besoins des entreprises. Format et accompagnement Les municipalités sélectionnées bénéficieront : Deux boot camps stratégiques intensifs de 1,5 jour chacun; D’un accompagnement personnalisé adapté à la réalité municipale; D’ateliers de travail concrets et orientés vers l’action; D’un rapport synthèse présentant les constats, recommandations et pistes d’action; D’un accompagnement structuré visant des retombées concrètes pour la municipalité. Pourquoi participer ? Le Boot camp Municipalité innovante offre aux municipalités participantes l’occasion de réfléchir à leur développement économique et d’explorer des pistes d’action adaptées à leur réalité. Grâce à cet accompagnement, les municipalités sélectionnées pourront notamment : Explorer de nouvelles approches en matière d’innovation et de croissance économique; Utiliser la francophonie comme levier de développement économique; Renforcer ou développer des écosystèmes entrepreneuriaux municipaux; Explorer des possibilités de collaboration dans le cadre de corridors économiques francophones; Réfléchir à des stratégies d’employabilité visant à connecter les talents francophones aux besoins des entreprises locales. Qui est admissible Les projets doivent être présentés par une municipalité membre de l’AFMO ou par une organisation parrainée par ladite municipalité. Dans tous les cas, les projets proposés doivent générer des retombées concrètes pour la municipalité qui soumet ou qui parraine le projet. Faites vite ! Les municipalités intéressées sont invitées à soumettre la candidature de leur municipalité dès maintenant afin de signaler leur volonté de participer. Les municipalités retenues seront ensuite invitées à présenter leur projet dans le cadre du processus de sélection. Le processus de sélection se déroulera en quelques étapes : invitation à présenter un pitch, sélection de deux municipalités, réalisation des boot camps, puis production d’un rapport stratégique comprenant des pistes d’action adaptées à la réalité des municipalités participantes. Les projets soumis devront démontrer un potentiel d’innovation et proposer des approches structurantes favorisant le développement économique et l’employabilité des municipalités participantes. Soumettez la candidature de votre municipalité Pour tout renseignement complémentaire : François Legault, gestionnaire intérimaire des Communications à la SÉO : flegault@seo-ont.ca, 613-390-2871.

SERVICES Assistance for entrepreneurs Employment assistance for newcomers Recruitment support for employers Community building Employment assistance for newcomers You’ve completed all the steps leading to immigration. You are now settled in Canada as a permanent resident or an accepted refugee. As a Francophone or bilingual newcomer to Ontario, you now want to find a job. The SÉO offers a wide range of services and programs to support Francophone and bilingual immigrants who want to enter the job market in Ontario, where, like other Canadian provinces and jurisdictions, there is a significant shortage of workers. The SÉO employability team has the expertise to help you on your path to employment. We offer a wide range of services and programs. Job search preparation To help newcomers prepare for their job search, the SÉO works closely with them to help them adapt and acquire the knowledge and skills specific to the Ontario market. Our employability team will assess your skills, guide you in developing an action plan, help you write your resume and cover letter according to the Canadian model, simulate job interviews with you, provide advice and training about the Ontario job market, and much more. Fill our form (in French only) Workshops on employability To help all its customers, the SÉO organizes over a thousand training activities every year. As a newcomer, you can take advantage of workshops, webinars and other activities where experts provide useful information and refresher training to help you prepare for your entry into the Ontario job market. Fill our form (in French only) Check out our calendar Networking sessions with employers Are you actively looking for a job? Come and meet Ontario employers. Every year, the SÉO’s employability and ProAction program teams invite employers from all over the province to come and introduce themselves at information sessions held in virtual, face-to-face or hybrid modes. OC Transpo, Canada Post, Conseil des écoles publiques de l'est de l'Ontario, Fast Forward French, Desjardins, Groupe Médias TFO, Décathlon Canada, Deloitte, Hôpital Montfort, Conseil scolaire catholique Mon Avenir, Dymon Wine Cellar... these are just a few of the companies and organizations operating in Ontario that newcomers seeking employment have had the opportunity to meet at such events over the past year. These events are an excellent way for both parties to learn more about each other. And for the job seeker, it's the perfect opportunity to discover employers and the kinds of positions they offer. Send us an email Job offers from our partners To help you in your job search, our partners regularly send us interesting job offers. To simplify your search, they are grouped together here. Enjoy your search! Discover our job offers (In French mostly) Job fairs and related events Finding the ideal job in Ontario by checking job postings alone doesn't always yield the desired results. We need to go beyond traditional methods to connect Ontario employers with bilingual, French-speaking candidates. Every year, the SÉO organizes or participates in a variety of activities designed to bring job seekers and employers together. These include the RDÉE Canada network's Salon virtuel de l'emploi, the Salon virtuel du recrutement and Greater Sudbury's Foire de l'emploi francophone. The SÉO also participates in a number of international events to meet potential candidates and present job offers from local employers. These events include Destination Canada, the Salon Afrique Canada Immigration et Investissement, and others. Keep an eye on this section for an update on the recruitment activities in which we participate, as well as registration links. ProAction program Error: empty slot Carrielles program Are you a visible minority woman? Do you speak French? Do you have a university degree, but despite your skills and qualifications, you can't break into the Ontario job market? The experts at SÉO can help you overcome the obstacles. The Carrielles program is designed for Francophone and bilingual female newcomers from visible minorities who are permanent residents or accepted refugees. To help these women access the Ontario job market quickly and easily, SÉO experts work directly with employers to match them with candidates who have the skills, professional interest and abilities to do the work required. Are you interested? Send us an email CareerAtlas We're delighted to announce the launch of CareerAtlas, the new online platform dedicated to job search. Powered by sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI), CareerAtlas aims to empower jobseekers through comprehensive skills profiling, career exploration, development and learning opportunities, and employment. This platform offers you much more than just a job search. It also recommends career opportunities that match your unique skills and experience, as well as development and learning opportunities. Fill our form

Demande de commandite Prénom Nom Nom de l'organisme que vous représentez Téléphone Courriel Date d'échéance de la demande * required Activité pour laquelle vous cherchez de l'appui financier Date de l'activité * required Veuillez décrire le ou les publics-cible Ce projet ou cette activité ont-ils pour objectif d'appuyer un organisme ou une initiative dont les principales répercussions se feront ressentir dans l'écosystème économique francophone et bilingue de l'Ontario? * Oui Non Quel montant sollicitez-vous? Vous pouvez aussi joindre une trousse de présentation en pièce jointe ci-dessous, si vous en avez une. Si vous n'avez pas de trousse, veuillez décrire ci-dessous ce que vous nous proposez comme visibilité en échange de notre appui financier. Description de la visibilité proposée Soumettre votre demande Merci beaucoup!

Over the years, thanks to the SÉO, I've benefitted from many resources, knowledge and training activities. My development officer has been extremely supportive, providing me with tools, business plan support, contacts and invaluable references. I was also able to take part in several networking events. These enabled me to meet other women entrepreneurs and to get in touch with people from different cultural backgrounds to exchange ideas. This has contributed to the growth of my business. Michelle Savoie Hoping to launch your own business? The SÉO staff can guide and support you in your quest for success For more details Looking for a job? You have recently settled in Ontario and are now in the process of finding a job. We can help you out. For more details Looking for employees? Do you have vacancies in your company or organization? The SÉO's employability advisors can help. For more details The first edition of the Forum des entrepreneurs will be held in Ottawa on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Register to the forum The 2nd edition of the Claude-Mayer Commemorative Golf Tournament was held on May 31, 2024. For more information Tournoi de golf commémoratif Claude-Mayer Join us at the first edition of the SÉO golf tournament on September 22 in Chelmsford, Ontario. Don't miss this opportunity to network and have fun with players from various sectors in Ontario. For more details Are you involved in a community project? The SÉO offers a variety of services and programs to help communities strengthen their economic base. For more details WHO ARE WE? The SÉO was founded over 20 years ago under the name RDÉE Ontario. Today, this organization is one of the key players in the economic development of Ontario's Francophone and bilingual ecosystem to which it contributes by promoting the emergence of new businesses and supporting the growth of existing businesses, by assisting Francophone and bilingual newcomers in their quest for quality jobs, by supporting employers in their recruitment efforts, and by contributing to the economic strengthening of communities through a series of initiatives and programs. The SÉO has approximately 40 employees throughout the province. The organization is part of RDÉE Canada , a national network. For more information EVENTS Consult our events calendar (in French only) Assistance for entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs Employment assistance for newcomers Recruitment support for employers Community building The first edition of the Forum des entrepreneurs will be held in Ottawa on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Register to the forum

First name Last name Email address Telephone Message Submit Thank you! Contact us PLEASE NOTE : The following is the general information request form. If you're looking for entrepreneurial support, please complete this form (available in French only). If you are a newcomer looking for a job, please complete this section (available in French only). If you are an employer looking for recruitment assistance, please use the questionnaire titled Recruiting talents . For all other inquiries, please contact us using the general form below.

Recruiting talented people What is the reason for your request? * Support for recruiting potential candidates Promoting your job offers Immigration support for hiring a canadidate Questions pertaining to immigration Recruitment events: job fairs, meeting with candidates, etc. International recruitment Corporate diversity management support First name Last name Telephone Email address Business website The area in which you operate your business and/or activity sector * Eastern Ontario Central or Southwestern Ontario Northern Ontario Other: If your answer is Other, please provide details How did you hear about our services? * SÉO employee Email Facebook LinkedIn SÉO website Workshops Partners Other: If your answer is Other, please provide details Would you like to be more specific about the nature of your request? Would you like to receive the SÉO newsletter? Yes No Submit your request Thank you for your interest.

Le tournoi de golf Claude-Mayer aura lieu le vendredi 22 septembre 2023, au terrain de golf Forest Ridge, située au 3525, rue Forest Ridge, à Chelmsford, Ontario. Cet événement organisé par la SÉO se veut une occasion parfaite de rencontrer des personnes de tous les secteurs d’activités de l’Ontario. Il a été nommé en hommage à Claude Mayer, un homme originaire de Noëlville décédé en 2019, et un des premiers administrateurs et trésoriers de la SÉO. Les profits seront versés à Parkinson Canada. Welcome to the first edition of the SÉO golf tournament, a perfect opportunity to meet representatives from all sectors of Ontario's economy, and then some. The tournament will take place on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Forest Ridge Golf Course, 3525 Forest Ridge Street, Chelmsford, Ontario. This is a best ball format tournament. Shotgun start is at 11 a.m. And if golf isn't your thing, have dinner with us! Registration fees $125 per single player or $400 per foursome; $65 for dinner only. The tournament is named in tribute to Claude Mayer, a Noëlville native. Renowned for his perseverance and dedication, Claude Mayer was a man of conviction who worked in many spheres, including community, cooperation, education, politics, economics and more. Claude Mayer, who passed away in 2019, was one of the SÉO's first directors and treasurers. Proceeds from the tournament will be going to Parkinson Canada. We are also seeking financial partners. We invite you to take a look at our partnership proposal and fill out our form . If you have any questions, please contact us at tournoi-claude-mayer@seo-ont.ca . We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks to our partners Tournoi de golf commémoratif Claude-Mayer Welcome to the first edition of the SÉO golf tournament, a perfect opportunity to meet representatives from all sectors of Ontario's economy, and then some. The tournament will take place on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Forest Ridge Golf Course, 3525 Forest Ridge Street, Chelmsford, Ontario. This is a best ball format tournament. Shotgun start is at 11 a.m. And if golf isn't your thing, have dinner with us! Registration fees $125 per single player or $400 per foursome; $65 for dinner only. The tournament is named in tribute to Claude Mayer, a Noëlville native. Renowned for his perseverance and dedication, Claude Mayer was a man of conviction who worked in many spheres, including community, cooperation, education, politics, economics and more. Claude Mayer, who passed away in 2019, was one of the SÉO's first directors and treasurers. Proceeds from the tournament will be going to Parkinson Canada. We are also seeking financial partners. We invite you to take a look at our partnership proposal and fill out our form . If you have any questions, please contact us at tournoi-claude-mayer@seo-ont.ca . We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks to our partners Register now! Tournoi de golf commémoratif Claude-Mayer Welcome to the first edition of the SÉO golf tournament, a perfect opportunity to meet representatives from all sectors of Ontario's economy, and then some. The tournament will take place on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Forest Ridge Golf Course, 3525 Forest Ridge Street, Chelmsford, Ontario. This is a best ball format tournament. Shotgun start is at 11 a.m. And if golf isn't your thing, have dinner with us! Registration fees $125 per single player or $400 per foursome; $65 for dinner only. The tournament is named in tribute to Claude Mayer, a Noëlville native. Renowned for his perseverance and dedication, Claude Mayer was a man of conviction who worked in many spheres, including community, cooperation, education, politics, economics and more. Claude Mayer, who passed away in 2019, was one of the SÉO's first directors and treasurers. Proceeds from the tournament will be going to Parkinson Canada. We are also seeking financial partners. We invite you to take a look at our partnership proposal and fill out our form . If you have any questions, please contact us at tournoi-claude-mayer@seo-ont.ca . We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks to our partners

La Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO), en collaboration avec l’Association française des municipalités de l’Ontario (AFMO), lance le Boot camp Municipalité innovante. Cette initiative vise à faire émerger des projets concrets portés par les municipalités francophones et bilingues de l’Ontario pour répondre à des enjeux liés à l’employabilité, au développement économique et à l’innovation. Manifestez votre intérêt Dans un premier temps, les municipalités sont invitées à soumettre une manifestation d’intérêt. Cette démarche vise simplement à : signaler votre volonté de participer au Boot camp Municipalité innovante 👉 Une seule manifestation d’intérêt par municipalité sera acceptée. Les municipalités retenues seront ensuite invitées à participer à une étape subséquente de présentation (pitch) de leur projet. Add a Title Remplissez le formulaire dès maintenant!