BC Public Service
Vancouver and Victoria

Work-Able: A Post-Secondary Internship Program for Graduates with Disabilities

Work-Able is a twelve month BC Public Service work experience program for recent post-secondary graduates with disabilities. This program provides learning, coaching and mentorship throughout the internship and interns will gain valuable skills and public service experience.

These opportunities apply to:

• Recent post-secondary graduates (within two years) with an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution;
• Individuals who self-identify as a person with a disability;
• Residents of British Columbia; and
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

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.

If you are interested in gaining valuable experience in a public service work environment, please go to https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=24591 to learn more and apply by April 3^rd, 2015.

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

Thank you to everyone who has bought a table for our April 9th fundraiser, Swing Into Spring: The Developmental Disabilities Association, Hospital Employees’ Union, The Vancouver Taxi Association, MVT Canadian Bus and BC Association for Individualized Technology and Supports for People with Disabilities (BCITS).

Your support is greatly appreciated!

At the GF Strong Research Centre Dr. Ben Mortenson and his research team are conducting a study comparing differences in mobility and social participation among those ageing with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and those who sustained a SCI later in life. This study involves completing a series of questionnaires and an interview.

We are currently looking for participants who are 55 years of age or older and sustained a spinal cord injury at least two years ago and after the age of 50.  This study requires 1-2 visits approximately 2.5 hours total at either the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre OR Blusson Spinal Cord Centre.  Participants will be given a stipend. If you are interested please contact Mary-Ellen Johnson at maryellen.johnson@ubc.ca or call 604-714-4108