We have received the following information from BC Public Service:

Work-Able Graduate Internship Program for People with Disabilities

BC Public Service
Multiple Locations

Salary $1,761.54 bi-weekly
Multiple Locations –  Abbottsford, Burnaby, Courtenay, Kamloops, Kelowna, Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, Penticton, Prince George, Smithers, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria

21 Temporary Part/Full-time Position from September 3, 2019 to August 28, 2020

The Work-Able Internship Program is a paid twelve month BC Public Service work experience program for recent post-secondary graduates who self-identify as having a disability. This unique program provides learning, coaching and mentorship throughout the internship and interns will gain valuable skills and public service experience.

We offer extensive training, growth and development opportunities, a competitive salary and a balance between work and life commitments. We are committed to continuing to be an employer of choice and providing a professional environment where ideas work.

To be eligible for the Work-Able Internship Program you must:

• Self-identify as a person with a disability;
• Reside in B.C.; and
• Have completed the graduation requirements for a 2-year Diploma, Associate Degree, Under-graduate Degree or a Graduate Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution between the dates of April 1, 2016 and September 3, 2019.
  

This is a challenging and rewarding program where you will gain an increased understanding of public service roles and learn about possible future employment opportunities with the provincial government. Visit our Career Page to find out more.

To learn more and apply before April 30, 2019, please go to:

https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/58482

 Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.

MSA Society for Community Living and Bethesda Christian Association invite you to a workshop:

TAX BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
Saturday March 16, 2019
10 am – 12 pm
MSA Society for Community Living (2391 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3M1)

Myung Lee, Tax AID Program Manager from Disability
Alliance BC, will provide information on tax-related
topics, including:
• Non-refundable Tax Credits vs. Refundable Tax Credits
• Disability Tax Credit vs. Medical Expenses
• Canada Caregiver Credit
• Child Disability Benefit
• Tax Amending & Tax Relief
• and more

This free workshop is suitable for anyone (parents, siblings, grandparents, adult children) who has a family member of any age with a disability.

RSVP by March 13th to:
• Arlene Schouten, arlene@msasociety.com or 604-556-0681
• Joyce Vander Hoek, life@bethesdabc.com or 604-850-6604

On Saturday, March 9th, join us at the Carnegie Branch of the Vancouver Public Library:

Income tax consultations and on-site service for people who receive disability benefits and their families.

Through this one-to-one service, receive consultation on your outstanding taxes, discuss options for dealing with tax debt, and learn strategies for communicating with the Canada Revenue Agency.