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Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
500 University Ave., Suite 302
Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is a Canada-wide network of organizations and individuals. Our mission is to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. As innovators and agents of change, we build partnerships, develop skills, share knowledge and influence attitudes.
WORKink - WORKink promotes and supports the employment of persons with disabilities, providing labour market and career information, access to national, provincial, and territorial resources, and online experts' assistance.
WORKink-Workopolis - A resume database for persons with disabilities which allows searches by potential employers.
JAS - The Job Accommodation Service (JAS) provides Canadians with information and support regarding job accommodations to advance the employment of people with disabilities. JAS provides a toll-free number: 1-800-664-0925.
Skills Training Partnership (STP) - Using pre-employment training to prepare persons with disabilities for positions with an employer partner.
Consultation Services - Workplace assessment, informative presentations, accessibility audits and awareness training.
Fit-to-Work - Training for employers and agencies covering disability management and the recruitment and promotion of persons with disabilities.
Membership Services - Members receive Ability & Enterprise communiqués, a complimentary subscription to Abilities magazine and discounts on workshops, events and products. |
Category: | Employment | Languages of Service: | English | |

Employ! Youth Employment Program
3105 33rd St
Vernon, BC, V1T 9P7 Phone: (250) 545-2215 ext: 215 Fax: (250) 545-6447 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://futuresbc.com/employ.php Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Employ is a 23 week long employment program teaching critical thinking, employer expectations and job search. After 7 weeks of critical thinking training in the classroom, participants undergo a 210 hour paid work placement in their chosen field. Participants are also provided with certificates such as First Aid and Worksafe and given other work-related supports. Apply for this program by contacting 250-545-2215 ext 215. |
Category: | Employment | Group Served: | Youth | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

Employment Standards Branch
107, 1664 Richter Street
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8N3 Phone: (250) 861-7404 Toll Free: 1-800-663-3316 Website: www.labour.gov.bc.ca
The Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces. |
Category: | Employment | Group Served: | All Ages | Accessibility: | Accessible with Washroom | Languages of Service: | English | |

Enderby Employment Centre
North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society
904 Maud Street
Enderby, BC, V0E 1V0 Phone: (250) 838-2324 Fax: (250) 838-0722 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.enderbyemployment.ca Hours: Monday To Friday 9am to 4pm
Enderby Employment Centre provides a casual and helpful space (at no cost) for your job search, resume building and career exploration. Receive one-on-one support, computer access, training and self employment info.904 Maud St. (behind the Bargain Shop) 250-838-2324 www.enderbyemployment.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada- British Columbia Market Development Agreement
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Category: | Employment | Group Served: | First Nations | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society
102 3201 - 30th Street
Vernon, BC, V1T 9G9 Phone: (250) 545-0585 Fax: (250) 545-5418 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.nexusbc.ca/index.htm Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
A non-profit society to help unemployed and under-employed people secure productive employment. Programs include:
Self Employment Program helps unemployed individuals explore self employment and develop a business plan for submission to the HRSDC sponsored Self Employment Benefit program.
Employment Resource Centres - drop-in employment services in Armstrong, Enderby and Lumby.
Pathways – A program designed to give participants an action plan unique to each individual.
IMMPower – A program designed for those that have immigrated to Canada within the last five years and are interested in pursuing a career that matches their education, skills and experience.
SuperHost® - NOEES is the delivery organization of SuperHost® customer service training for the North Okanagan.
GO Award - The Go Award is a customer service recognition program. We reward individuals who go above and beyond, providing extraordinary service in every day situations.
Funding contributions provided by Human Resources Development Canada and Ministry of Human Resources.
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Category: | Employment | Group Served: | All Ages | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

WIT WORKS Employment Services
Operated by Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society
#11 368 Industrial Ave
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6J6 Phone: (250) 762-3233 Fax: (250) 861-3008 E-mail: [email protected]
WIT WORKS offers a full range of employment services to individuals who have sustained brain injury. |
Category: | Employment | Group Served: | All Ages | Accessibility: | Accessible with Washroom | Languages of Service: | English | |

WorkBC Employment Services Centre - Vernon
3105 33rd Street
Vernon, BC, V1T 9P7 Phone: (250) 545-2215 ext: 230 Fax: (250) 545-6447 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.workbccentre-vernon.ca Hours: Monday to Friday Monday 10am-6pm, Tues-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00pm
WorkBC Employment Service Centre
Providing drop in services to job seekers such as: a job posting board, internet access, photocopying, fax, telephone, resume help, job search resources, career decision making and much more.
Case Managed Employment Services for one-to-one help to eligible participants. Specialized services for Survivors of Abuse/Violence, Youth, Disabled Persons, Multi-barriered and recent immigrants. We also offer Employability Workshops, Self Employment Services (referrals can come from any service location), Training, Client supports, Specialized assessments, and Placement Services. Case management and employment services in Lumby, Armstrong and Enderby are also available. WorkBC Services are also available in these locations:http://workbccentre-vernon.ca/workbc-locations/ |
Category: | Employment | Group Served: | All Ages | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English/French | |

YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange
, BC Phone: (250) 307-2989 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.summer-work.com
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange program, which is a national exchange program offering 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to improve their second official language skills, while also gaining valuable work experience through a placement in the non-profit or public sector.
We are currently seeking non-profit partners to give youth a chance to gain work experience this summer. We offer a full minimum wage subsidy of 35 hours of work per week for 6 weeks. Our program participants are enthusiastic youth who are looking forward to making a contribution to their new community, and would provide additional assistance to you and your staff this summer.
Please visit www.summer-work.com for more information and the online application
We are seeking employers in Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton
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Category: | Employment | Group Served: | All Ages | Accessibility: | Unknown | Languages of Service: | English | |

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