Resources for Job Seekers Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Accessing the Hidden Job Market

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

Back in Motion – Customized Employment

Find out about job search supports for people with disabilities.

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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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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Duty to Accommodate

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

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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Lime Connect

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

1-416-323-5770

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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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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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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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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.

Equality in Hiring – When are interview questions discriminatory?

Accessing the Hidden Job Market

Back in Motion – Customized Employment

CPP Disability Vocational Rehabilitation

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

Duty to Accommodate

Equality in Hiring – When are interview questions discriminatory?

Lime Connect

Neil Squire Society

Open Door Group

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

SCI BC Marketplace Accessible Employment

SCI BC Success @ Work Resource Kit

Self Employment Programs

SuperHost Service for All

Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation

WorkBC

Workforce Participation Survey of Canadians with Spinal Cord Injuries

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