Bells Corners BIA

Business
Business Resources

Support, tools, and connections for doing business in Bells Corners, Ottawa’s Village in the Greenbelt

Doing Business
in Bells Corners

Thinking about setting up shop? The following organizations and links provide valuable support:

City of Ottawa – Starting a Business

Programs, funding opportunities, and support contacts for starting or growing a business in Ottawa

Ottawa By-laws for Businesses

Find out which business types require a municipal licence and review relevant regulations under Ottawa’s Licensing By-laws

Invest Ottawa

Seminars, mentorship, and business planning tools

Ottawa Board of Trade

Networking, advocacy, and learning events

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

HR tools, expert advice, and advocacy, plus member discounts.

Employment &
Hiring Resources

Job Posting & Recruitment

Government of Canada Job Bank
For Employers – Post job ads for free, get matched with qualified candidates, and manage postings online
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Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
Free services for employers including job posting, pre-screening, and interview coordination
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Hire an Apprentice
Step-by-step guide for hiring and training apprentices. 
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Training Grants &
Workforce Development

Employment Ontario Partners’ Gateway
Official site for employer funding programs, guidelines, and updates from the Ontario Ministry of Labour

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Employment Standards Self-Service Tool

A quick, interactive tool to help employers understand and calculate their obligations under the Employment Standards Act — including minimum wage, overtime, vacation, public holidays, and more. For general guidance only; not a substitute for legal advice. 

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Labour Law &
Workplace Compliance

Guide to the Employment Standards Act

Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer under Ontario’s employment laws

Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Learn about employer obligations for workplace safety and hazard prevention

Posters Required in the Workplace

Download and display mandatory workplace posters to stay compliant