Employment services, Jakobstad region

Service location

At the Jakobstad office, the lobby service is available Tuesday - Thursday from 9-12 and 13-15. Otherwise we do business by appointment. During opening hours, you can use the self-service computers to search for work and training.

Visiting address

Kanavapuistikko 1
68600 Pietarsaari

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Service hours

Telephone service

Monday-Friday 9.00–12.00

Lobby service

Tuesday-Thursday 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00

Exceptional service hours

24/5/2026 Whit Sunday

Closed

19/6/2026 Midsummer Eve

Closed

20/6/2026 Midsummer Day

Closed

31/10/2026 All Saints' Day

Closed

6/12/2026 Independence Day

Closed

24/12/2026 Christmas Eve

Closed

25/12/2026 Christmas Day

Closed

26/12/2026 2nd Day of Christmas

Closed

31/12/2026 New Year's eve

Closed

1/1/2027 New Year's Day

Closed

6/1/2027 Epiphany

Closed

25/3/2027 Maundy Thursday

Closed

26/3/2027 Good Friday

Closed

28/3/2027 Easter Sunday

Closed

29/3/2027 Easter Monday

Closed

30/4/2027 May Day Eve

Closed

1/5/2027 May Day

Closed

6/5/2027 Ascension Day

Closed

Other contact details

E-mail

tyollisyyspalvelut@pietarsaari.fiOpens in a new window.

Telephone number

Service for personal customers

+358 107319100

Services

Town of Jakobstad
Advice and guidance on job searchTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
By registering yourself as a jobseeker, you become a customer of the employment services and you can start job seeking.
Town of Jakobstad
Advice and support during changes and dismissalTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Employees and employers receive advice and support from the employment authority when an employment relationship is changed or terminated.
Town of Jakobstad
Career coachingTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Career coaching guides and supports you in studying different career options.
Town of Jakobstad
Certificate for a jobseeker with partial work abilityTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
If you have a disability or illness affecting work, you can request a certificate for a partially disabled jobseeker from the employment authority.
Town of Jakobstad
Discretionary expense allowanceTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
You may receive discretionary expense allowance if you incur costs for participating in a service.
Town of Jakobstad
Employment services for employersTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Employment services can help you find and recruit an employee.
Town of Jakobstad
Employment services for integration clientTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
By registering yourself as a jobseeker, you become a customer of the employment services and you can start job seeking.
Town of Jakobstad
Employment subsidy for those aged 55 or overTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
The employment subsidy is a financial subsidy for employers for the salary costs of an unemployed jobseeker aged 55 or over.
Town of Jakobstad
Extended transition security for employees aged 55 or overTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
In the event of dismissal, those aged 55 or over may receive extended transition security services that help them to re-employ quickly.
Town of Jakobstad
Independent studies of an integration clientTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
As a client of employment services, you can receive unemployment security for studying.
Town of Jakobstad
Independent studies with unemployment benefitTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
During independent studies, you may receive unemployment benefits under certain conditions.
Town of Jakobstad
Information and advisory services of employment servicesTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
When you want to find out more about employment services, you can get information and advice from the employment authority in your region.
Town of Jakobstad
Job search coachingTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
You can study job-seeking skills in job-search training.
Town of Jakobstad
Job search in another EU or EEA country or SwitzerlandTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
As an unemployed jobseeker, you can job search for 3 months in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland and receive unemployment benefits from Finland.
Town of Jakobstad
Jointly acquired trainingTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Joint procurement training is labour market training organised jointly by the employment authority and a company.
Town of Jakobstad
Labour market trainingTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Labour market training helps you develop your professional skills and promote your employment.
Town of Jakobstad
Multisectoral services promoting employmentTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
If you need a comprehensive service to support your employment, you can get help from multisectoral services.
Town of Jakobstad
Pay subsidyTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
A pay subsidy is an economic benefit for employers to cover the pay of an unemployed jobseeker.
Town of Jakobstad
Reimbursement of travel and accommodation costsTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
You can get compensation for travel and accommodation costs when you are applying for a job or participating in a service that promotes employment.
Town of Jakobstad
Start-up grantTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
The start-up grant secures your livelihood during the establishment and consolidation stage of your business.
Town of Jakobstad
Subsidy for arranging working conditionsTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
You can apply for a subsidy for arranging working conditions if your employee’s disability or illness requires new tools or alterations at work.
Town of Jakobstad
Training try-outTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
In the training trial, you can familiarise yourself with the studies at an educational institution and find out whether the field is suitable for you.
Town of Jakobstad
Vocational guidance and career planningTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Vocational guidance and career planning help you assess your vocational, education or work options.
Town of Jakobstad
Work coachingTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Job coaching will guide and support you personally in searching for a job and finding employment.
Town of Jakobstad
Work try-outTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
You can use a work try-out to find out about career choices and career options in practical tasks. You can also use it to support your return to work.
Town of Jakobstad
Youth Employment SupportTown of Jakobstad
Service
4 municipalities
Public service
Employment support can be granted to a company when it hires an unemployed young person under the age of 30 who meets the eligibility criteria.

Text edited by: Town of Jakobstad

Updated: 19/5/2025

Employment services, Jakobstad region

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Services

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