Abbreviations:
- VR: Vocational rehabilitation
- CX: Career exploration
- JS: Job search
- TP: Training provided
- TF: Training – funding
Programs available federally or by province:
Federal| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit – Vocational Rehabilitation Program | VR | Vocational Rehabilitation Program | VR program eligibility Disability Benefit eligibility |
Contact Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914 24/7 Tele message, Officers available 8:30am–4:30pm |
| Canadian Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Services | VR | Services (March of Dimes) | Eligibility | Toll-free: 1-800-933-1383 |
British Columbia| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WorkBC | JS CX TP TF VR | Services Job Search and Career Exploration Training and Education Persons with Disabilities |
All unemployed British Columbians are eligible to work in BC. Case Management and workshops are available in specific catchment areas determined by postal code. For disability services, see specific program details for eligibility. Access disability programs through Case Manager at Employment Service Centre. | Find Your WorkBC Employment Services Centre |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | General inquiries: 604-496-6922 Email: [email protected] Local offices |
Alberta| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Works Centre | JS CX TF TP | Employment Services by Region Job Fairs, Workshops and Information Sessions Employment, Training and Career Services Directory |
Anyone eligible to work in Alberta | Locations and Contact Toll-free access: Contact any location toll-free in Alberta by dialing 310-0000, then the area code and phone number. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Access Callers with a TTY Deaf or Hard of Hearing Relay dial 780-427-9999 in Edmonton or 1-800-232-7215 in other Alberta locations. Career Information Hotline: Toll-free: 1-800-661-3753, Edmonton: 780-422-4266 |
| Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) | VR | Services | Eligibility | Access DRES through an Alberta Works Centre career employment consultant. Call ahead to request an appointment. See Alberta Works Centre contact information above. |
Saskatchewan| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Market Services | CX JS TP TF | Labour Market Development Programs | Eligible to work in Saskatchewan and seeking employment, training or education | Contact local Labour Market Services office by phone or email. Access individualized, local services through a career service consultant. Services available through Labour Market Service Office, satellite community hosted Job Search Resource Centre or contracted service providers. |
| Workforce Development for Persons with Disabilities (WFD-PD) | VR | WFD-PD Services | Eligibility Eligible disability-related support costs |
Contact local Labour Market Services office by phone or email. Access individualized, local services through a career service consultant. |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | General inquiries: 604-496-6922 Local offices Email: [email protected] |
Manitoba| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Manitoba | CX JS TF TP | Services | Eligibility | Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres In Winnipeg: 204-945-0575 Toll-Free (outside Winnipeg): 1-866-332-5077 Email: [email protected] Meet with Labour Market Service Advisor for assessment and possible referral to Career Development Consultant, who provides information, referral and case management for individual needs. |
| MarketAbilities Program | VR | Services | Eligibility | Contact information for various disabilities |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | General inquiries: 604-496-6922 Email: [email protected] Local offices |
Ontario| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Ontario | CX JS TP TF | Services | Eligibility | Find Employment Training and Services in Ontario Toll-free: 1-800-387-5656 TTY: 1-866-533 6339 Out of province: 416-326-5656 Email: [email protected] |
| Ontario Disability Support Program: Employment Supports | VR | Services | Eligibility | Locate nearest Ontario Social Assistance Office Search offices by region |
| Wellspring | VR | Search for services by location (bottom of screen) Sample Program: Return to work |
Patients | Search for program by location |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | Local offices |
Quebec| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emploi Québec | CX JS TF TP | Services | See program information. | Employment Centre Locator |
| Persons with Disabilities | VR | Services | See program information. | Employment Centre Locator |
New Brunswick| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Programs and Services for Job Seekers | CX JS TF TP | Services Job Seekers |
See program information. | Contact |
| Employment Assistance Services (EAS) | VR | Services | Eligibility | Local offices |
| Training and Employment Support Services (TESS) – Employment Services for Persons with a disability | VR | Services Guidelines |
Eligibility | Local offices |
| Neil Squire Society | VR | Services | See program information. | Offices |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | Local offices General inquiries: 604-496-6922 Email: [email protected] |
Nova Scotia| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careers Nova Scotia | CX JS TF TP | Services | See specific program. | Careers Nova Scotia Centres |
| Nova Scotia Disability Support Program | VR | Services | See specific program. | Contact |
| Employment Support Services | CX JS TF TP | Services | On income assistance | Contact |
| Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services offered through Capital Health | VR | Services | Doctor’s referral | Contact |
| Teamwork Cooperative – The WorkBridge | VR | Services | Eligibility | Bayers Road Suite M278, 7071 Bayers Road Halifax NS, B3L 2C2 902-422-8900 TTY: 902-420-0721 |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | Local offices General inquiries: 604-496-6922 Email: [email protected] |
Newfoundland and Labrador| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Advanced Education and Skills | CX JS TF TP | Services | See program information. | LMCI Hotline: 1-800-563-6600 TTY: 1-866-729-4685 [email protected] AES Employment Centres Career Development Specialist assists the client to meet individual needs. |
| JobsinNL | JS | Services | Job search website | N/A |
| Department of Advanced Education and Skills -For Persons with Disabilities | VR | Services | See program information. | Disability Policy Office 709-729-6279 Toll-free: 1-888-729-6279 TTY: 709-729-5000 Toll-free TTY: 1-888-729-5440 Fax: 709-729-6237 Email: [email protected] |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | Local offices General inquiries: 604-496-6922 Email: [email protected] |
Prince Edward Island| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills PEI | TP TF | Services | See program information. | Locations |
| Opportunities PEI | JS | Services | See program information. | Contact |
| PEI Council of People with Disabilities | VR | Services | People with disabilities across PEI | Contact |
| Canadian Council for Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Information for job seekers | Eligibility | Toll-free: 1-866-543-7400 ext. 1 Email: [email protected] |
Northwest Territories| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education – Career and Employment | CX JS TP TF | Services | See program information. | Regional ECE Service Centres |
| Learning Support for Persons with Disabilities Fund | VR | Services | See program information. | Contact |
| ilinniapaa campus | VR TP | Services | We work with anyone from middle school/high school youth to adults to provide individual learning/literacy or career assessments, to help map out individual learning plans and supports to move along the continuum of learning, or social assistance/disability assistance, to incremental employment, depending on their interest and capacity. | Contact |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program | VR | Job Accommodation Service | Toll-free: 1-866-543-7400 ext. 1 Email: [email protected] |
Yukon Territories| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Central | CX JS TP TF | Services | Free employment services for Yukoners | Contact 867-393-8270 Suite 202-204 Black St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2M9 Email: [email protected] |
| YuWIN | JS | Services | YuWIN provides Yukon information about current jobs, the labour market, career planning, education and training. | Contact 867-393-3874 Fax: 867-633-2605 Email: [email protected] |
| Challenge Disability Resource Group – Workforce Networking Information Hub | VR | Case management for persons with disabilities | 867-668-7997 203-204 Black Street Whitehorse, Yukon [email protected] |
|
| Programs for Persons with Disabilities | VR | Services | Disability – A physical condition, a mental condition or a health problem that restricts the performance of one or more of a person’s significant life activities for an extended period. | 867-393-8270 Email: [email protected] |
| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work – Job Accommodation Service | VR | Services | A person with a disability who is not eligible for EI. | Toll-free: 1-866-543-7400 ext. 1 Email: [email protected] |
Nunavut| Organization/Program | Type of service | Services | Eligibility | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development | CX JS TP TF | Services | See program information. | There are three regional Career Development offices ready to assist you in your efforts to advance your learning. Contact your Career Development Officer (CDO) for answers to your questions or if you have concerns. Toll-free: Kitikmeot – 1-800-661-0845 Kivalliq – 1-800-953-8516 Qikiqtani – 1-800-567-1514 |
| Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society |
VR | Services | Toll-free: 1-877-354-0916 867-979-2228 |
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| Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work | VR | Services | Eligibility | Toll-free: 1-866-543-7400 ext. 1 Email: [email protected] |
