Employment Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Accessible Standards Canada Accessibility Resources

These guidelines are useful for anyone with a disability and for Human Resources Managers.

Accessing the Hidden Job Market

Find out how to access job opportunities that are not advertised.

Accommodating Employees in Wheelchairs (from Job Accommodation Network)

Tips for employers to make a workplace more accommodating for employees in wheelchairs.

Assistive Technology BC

Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology to make learning and working environments usable for people with disabilities throughout BC.

604 264-8295

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Back in Motion – Customized Employment

Find out about job search supports for people with disabilities.

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BC Centre for Ability

Provides funding for people with disabilities who are not EI eligible. Funding can be used for training or adaptive technology needed to get that training.

604-451-5511

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CPP Disability Vocational Rehabilitation

This federal program helps people who receive a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit to return to Canada's labour market, through assessment and training.

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Determining Job Design and Job Requirements (Workable Solutions)

Steps for an employer to determine potential job accommodations.

Disclosing Your Disability: A Legal Guide for People with Disabilities in BC

Find out about your legal rights and responsibilities around your disability and employment.

604 875-0188

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Discussing Disability

Discussion tips and strategies for employers when interviewing.

Duty to Accommodate

Find out more about the Duty to Accommodate and how it applies to job seekers and employers.

Employment, Education, and Training for People with Disabilities

Find out about programs related to provincial education and employment in this guide from the Disability Alliance BC.

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Equality in Hiring – When are interview questions discriminatory?

This page from the BC Human Rights Clinic explains the process employers should go through when determining which questions to ask.

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Job Accommodation Network

Useful for job seekers, employers and employment counselors, this site has information on workplace accommodations by disability type, descriptions of assistive technology and more.

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Lime Connect

Find out about scholarship and employment opportunities for students and grads with disabilities.

1-416-323-5770

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Make a Change Canada (formerly the Canadian Society for Social Development)

This national organization offers employment and skills training for people with disabilities.

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Neil Squire Society

Using technology and knowledge to empower Canadians with physical disabilities, Neil Squire helps clients remove obstacles and barriers to independence.

604-473-9363

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Open Door Group

This organization provides employment services in a number of BC communities and sub contracts in others. See the website for locations and contacts.

604 872-0770

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Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Through funding for organizations, the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities program helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment or self-employment. Contact Service Canada to find a ...

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Presidents Group AccessibleEmployers.ca

Find resources on hiring and retaining employees with disabilities.

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Rethinking Disability in the Private Sector

A document for employers and people with disabilities about employment best practices.

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SCI BC Marketplace Accessible Employment

Job board for postings and resumes of job seekers.

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SCI BC Success @ Work Resource Kit

Find work and job-search related resources.

604-324-3611

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Self Employment Programs

Find out what self employment programs are available in your area or online.

SuperHost Service for All

Enhance your resume by taking this course or let your favourite businesses know about it and encourage them to have their staff take the course.

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Tips for Hiring a Person With a Disability

Tips to make your job posting and interview process achievable for people with disabilities.

Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation

With offices across Vancouver Island, this organization provides employment programs and services to people with disabilities.

250 753-4225

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Volunteer BC

Find links to volunteer centres across BC, to look for listings of volunteer opportunities in your area.

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Volunteer Connector

Find volunteer opportunities at organizations across BC.

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Volunteer Nanaimo

Those interested in volunteering in Nanaimo will find listings here of current opportunities.

250 758-7121

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Volunteer Prince George

On this site, volunteers can ask to be added to an email list of volunteer opportunities in the Prince George area.

250 564-0224

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Volunteer Victoria

People wishing to volunteer in the Victoria area will find this searchable list of opportunities useful.

250 386-2269

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WorkBC

This site lists educational requirements, forecasts for job growth and wages, and types of employment for all occupations in BC, useful for any job seeker.

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Workforce Participation Survey of Canadians with Spinal Cord Injuries

This report has information on educational and employment rates, types of jobs, income ranges and barriers to employment for people with SCI.