Employment / Training
Documentaries
- CBC’s documentary series "Employment Matters" - Filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk follows the lives of a group of Canadians with intellectual disabilities, and their struggles to find meaningful employment and live a full life. The series thoughtfully explores this important social and economic issue and demonstrates the amazing potential of people with intellectual disabilities when they are given the opportunity to participate in the workforce.
- People with Developmental Disabilities WORK
Career & Volunteer Opportunities
MoreIf you have any volunteer opportunities available within your organization, please share them with us. We understand that Covid-19 has changed how a lot of organizations are operating and that there are fewer volunteer opportunities available because of this.
Position / Organization
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Closing Date
Meals on Wheels
Fredericton Region
Ongoing
Volunteers needed Monday to Friday at 11:00 am. A delivery route can take between 30 to 60 minutes. Volunteer as often as you like, once a week or month. Please contact the office at 506-658-1888.
A criminal record check and social development check will be required.
Position / Organization
Location
Closing Date
People First of New Brunswick
Ongoing
Volunteers needed to serve as provincial advisors to support the work of People First of New Brunswick. Advisors will be appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term.
For more information contact the provincial coordinator at [email protected]
CBC’s Documentary Series
Employment Matters
Filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk follows the lives of a group of Canadians with intellectual disabilities, and their struggles to find meaningful employment and live a full life. The series thoughtfully explores this important social and economic issue and demonstrates the amazing potential of people with intellectual disabilities when they are given the opportunity to participate in the workforce.
Employment Action Plan for Persons with a Disability
“The objective of the EEO Program is to provide a more balanced representation of qualified designated group persons in the public service by helping individuals find meaningful employment with opportunities for advancement.”
Mark Wafer
Over the past 20 years Mark and his wife Valarie have hired 107 people with disabilities and currently employ 46 people with disabilities from a workforce of 250.
Wage Subsidy Program
The Neil Squire Society’s Working Together Program helps persons with disabilities find and maintain employment.
