Free employment services disabilities
Free employment services disabilities

 

EmployAbilities North provides free employment services for people with disabilities living in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Vegreville, and the surrounding area. Since the program began in 2004, we’ve connected 617 people to employment.

Upcoming Mobile Employment Services

March 18: Elizabeth Metis Settlement, 9:00am-3:00pm, Community Centre

March 18: Lamont, 10:00am-2:00pm, Days Inn

March 20: Boyle, 10:30am-3:00pm, Boyle Library

March 20:  Two Hills, 9:00am-noon, Two Hills Library

April 8: Cold Lake First Nations, 9:00am-3:00pm, Administration Building – Employment & Training Office

April 10: Mannville, 10:00am-1:00pm, Public Library

April 15: Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, 10:30am-3:00pm, Family Centre

April 22: Toefield, 10:00am-2:00pm, Arena Meeting Room – East Door

Free services for people with disabilities.

Job seekers – we can help you:

  • Explore your unique strengths and abilities

  • Identify what you’re good at and plan a career path that suits you

  • With money for work clothes, boots, or other work-related gear for starting your new job, if eligible

  • Obtain short training courses to increase your chances at landing the job, if eligible

  • With free employment services for people with disabilities

  • Share information about what jobs are available

  • Provide short-term job coaching after you get a job to help you succeed, if needed

  • Access disability related employment supports

  • Support you with your job search including creating a great resume

Free employment services disabilities

Finding and keeping a job can be hard. It can be even harder for people with disabilities. We’re here to help. If you’re ready, willing, and able to work, reach out to us. 

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Testimonials From Our Participants

“EmployAbilities helped me get a step closer to achieving my dream job!”

T.S.

“EmployAbilities has helped me a lot; I love my new job!”

C.L

“ I am normally shy and quiet, it is nice that the facilitator gets me. I can be myself and with positive vibes. I am grateful that EmployAbilities is available in my community for people to access help.”

K.H

“EmployAbilities North program is fun and informative, never a dull moment I am constantly learning new things!”

M.K.

“The services have helped me with things in life, like my independence and talking to people.”

K.C

“Thank you so much for all the encouragement and support!”

B.M

“Thank You Employabilities for helping me find a job so fast and making me feel like family. Keep up the great work!”

J.R.

“The workshops provided valuable insights for my successful interview.”

B.F.

“EmployAbilities helped me feel like a person with possibility and purpose.”

M.L.

“Employabilities has helped me in so many ways… I’m very thankful for everything they have done for me!”

F.H.

Employers – looking to hire more diverse staff and tap into a resource of ready, willing, and able employees? We can help! Contact us to:

  • Refer qualified people with compatible skill sets
  • Inquire about wage subsidy that may be available to offset the cost of extra training required by some individuals

  • Get short-term on-the-job support to help with job retention, if needed

  • Provide awareness workshops, information, and resources on a variety of employee challenges and barriers

  • Support your efforts to build a more diverse workforce

Employer Testimonials

“The wage subsidy allowed me to take a chance on someone I might not have looked at, I am so glad I did, they had the experience and skills I needed and they are now my best employee.”

Jorvik Contracting

“It has been a very rewarding experience to work with EmployAbilities. We were connected with a person who truly wanted to work within their capabilities and it was a great match for Reminiscence. I would highly recommend anyone looking to hire to give EmployAbilities a call first.”

Reminiscence

“Working with EmployAbilities has been a very positive experience; I look forward to working with EmployAbilities for future recruitment.”

Happy Nest

Contact us:

Bonnyville: 780.201.6005
Cold Lake: 780.594.6244
Lac La Biche: 780.623.1281

St. Paul: 780.614.1944
Vegreville: 587.280.6488 

Or get the process started by filling out the form below!

For a list of other EmployAbilities programs serving northern-Alberta residents, please click here

Get the process started by filling out the form below!

To be eligible for EmployAbilities North, you must answer ‘yes’ the all of the following questions:

  • I am legally able to work in Canada
  • I have a disability and/or barrier

Examples of Qualifying Self-Disclosed Disabilities/Health Conditions:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Asthma
  • Arthritis/Rheumatism
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Hepatitis
  • Graves Disease
  • Hearing Impairments
  • Heart disease
  • Back problems

Note: not open to Edmonton and area residents

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The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.