Overview
Employment counsellors provide support, guidance, information, and referrals to individuals on all aspects of finding a job and career planning. They also provide counsel and assistance to employers on human resources and employment issues.
Some employment counsellors have expertise in serving people living with episodic disabilities and addressing their specific challenges. Employment counsellors can help you:
- Explore career options
- Understand the labour market
- Develop a job profile that is a good fit for you
- Write a more effective resumé and cover letter
- Anticipate and address difficult questions, such as gaps in your employment history, and
- Learn and apply good job search techniques.
Contact your local disability association for support with finding an employment counsellor.
FAQs
Resources
The links below provide information on national programs and services available across Canada. Note that some programs are only available to users who meet specific criteria. For more information on each program, please contact the program provider directly.
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) Vocational Rehabilitation Program — designed to provide people who already receive a CPP-D benefit with vocational supports to assist with returning to work.
- Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) — forum for the exchange of information to promote an inclusive society and provide inspiration and opportunity for people with disabilities. CAF also has a website for job seekers to gain exposure to employers who are committed to diverse workplaces.
- Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD) — provides employment and skills training to persons facing barriers to employment, including people with disabilities, and conducts research for the development of programs in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and distance learning. CSSD also has a website specifically for people with disabilities and chronic health issues who are looking at self-employment as a viable career option.
- Persons with Disabilities Online — Government of Canada website provides access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and all Canadians.
- Service Canada: Employment — single point of access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services.
- WORKink — online career development and employment portal for Canadians with disabilities.