Community Employment for employers

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Community Employment for Employers

Community Employment provides assistance to persons with a difference of abilities in achieving their employment goals.

Free Support Services:

  • a diverse network of agencies and service providers are ready, willing and able to assist you in hiring and retaining persons with disabilities
  • on the job training is provided by an employment trainer
  • assist a new employee with familiarizing themselves with any equipment or computers
  • the employment trainer will facilitate between the employer and the employee
  • assist with adaptations in the work place
  • educate existing employees
  • input natural supports
  • work together to make the relationship a successful one for the employer, the employee, and co-workers

People with Disabilities:

  • 90% are rated average or better on job performance than their non-disabled colleagues
  • 86% are rated average or better on attendance
  • 98% rated average or better in work safety than their non-disabled colleagues
  • 90% of employers had no change in their insurance costs when they employ persons with disabilities
  • When you hire persons with disabilities, you build an inclusive, effective and productive work environment
  • low turnover with persons with a disability results in less training dollars spent by the employer
  • your business will Benefit

The benefits of hiring persons with disabilities are numerous. By tapping into this employment resource, employers can expect to find the following:

  • knowledgeable and skilled employees
  • increased staff morale; fostering a work place where diversity and inclusiveness is encouraged creates a positive environment for all employees
  • increased visibility as a socially aware and active corporate citizen
  • an enhanced relationship with non-profit organizations in BC that offer employer supports

The Top Reasons to Hire persons with disabilities

  • British Columbian employers are facing increasing challenges to find and keep skilled workers in a globally competitive market
  • British Columbians with disabilities provide a talent pool of 300,000 working age persons
  • persons with disabilities represent $25 billion in spending power in Canada
  • British Columbians with disabilities have virtually the same educational achievements as those without disabilities
  • the job performance of persons with disabilities has proven to meet or exceed that of employees without disabilities
  • The cost of many workplace accommodations is minimal
  • Disability management and return-to-work programs are proactive, cost effective measures

The reluctance to hire persons with disabilities is often based on myths, attitudes and lack of information

You can contact one of our employment trainers at: 250-724-7150 Option 1 Extension 6

or email Tina Nesbitt - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Sandy Gagnon - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it