Employment services

Are you looking for support at different stages of your job search or need help with recruitment? Employment services are here to support you when you want to find smoother solutions for working life, both as a jobseeker and as an employer.

Employment services provide support for jobseekers and employers in all situations related to job search and recruitment. We help jobseekers find employment, develop their skills and plan their career paths. For employers, we offer services for recruitment, workforce development and entrepreneurship, while strengthening regional vitality and cooperation.

Employment services are provided as part of the Ostrobothnia employment area, which includes the municipalities of Kaskinen, Korsnäs, Laihia, Malax, Mustasaari, Närpiö, Nykarleby, Vaasa and Vörå. The City of Vaasa acts as the responsible municipality for the employment area.

Contact information

We recommend using the electronic services available through the Job Market Finland e‑services.  It is the fastest and most convenient way to manage your affairs. When logged in, you can, for example, register as a jobseeker and submit a contact request.

If you are unable to use the e-services, you can contact employment services by phone or visit one of our service points in person.

Up-to-date contact details and telephone service hours are available on Job Market Finland: Contact information Ostrobothnia employment area - Regional page - Job Market Finland

You can also learn more about employment services on the City of Vaasa’s website: Employment services | Vaasa

Vaasa service point

Wolffintie 35 B, 65101 Vaasa 

See opening hours (vaasa.fi)

Närpes service point

Närpiöntie 4, 64200 Närpiö 

See opening hours (vaasa.fi)

Local municipal service point

Employment services are available by appointment in Malax, including for the submission of forms. You can request an appointment from your designated official by logging in to the Job Market Finland e‑services and submitting a contact request.

Forms can be submitted during the opening hours of the municipal office at Malmgatan 5, 66100 Malax.

Last Updated: 25.04.2026 16:22