Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre:

About Us

Whether you're looking for a job, or wanting to hire skilled job ready employees, the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre can help.

The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (DRUHC) is a non-profit organization established in 1983 with locations in Oshawa and Pickering. DRUHC is dedicated to assisting unemployed or underemployed individuals meet their employment goals, and assisting employers in meeting their hiring and training needs.

Renowned for the high level of client success and outstanding customer service, DRUHC has an 80% success rate in assisting job seekers; a 99% satisfaction rating from employers; the distinction of being ISO registered since 2004; and a four time recipient of the Minister’s Award for Excellence.

The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre embraces, supports, and continually strives to reflect the rich diversity of our community. We are committed to demonstrating leadership in an inclusive workforce that creates a welcoming, safe space for our clients, where professional working relationships are built on respect. We understand the importance of and Canada’s reliance on newcomers to grow our economy. Our programs and services include those that facilitate newcomers’ successful settlement into our communities.