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posAbilities Employment Service assists individuals with disabilities to prepare for, secure, and maintain employment

Our staff is experienced at successfully matching the skills and interests of each individual with the employment needs of the employer. This ensures a successful partnership for both parties. Once employment begins, we can provide on-site support for the employer and the individuals. A job coach is available to assist with training needs to ensure job requirements are met. posAbilities will maint

ain contact with both parties and be available for further support if needed. posAbilities Employment Service is an initiative of posAbilities Association of BC - http://www.posabilities.ca/

We can be reached at our following offices:

Vancouver
#395 - 3665 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC

New Westminster
#102 - 309 6th Street
New Westminster, BC

Maple Ridge
22334 Selkirk Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC

P: (236) 471-0444

05/01/2023

Congratulations to Starbucks for being our Employer of the Month and for being committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Riley has been employed with Starbucks as Café Attendant since December 2019. Riley presently works part-time, two days a week. Riley’s favorite part of her job is making sure everything looks clean and tidy, and meeting and greeting customers.

Riley’s Manager expressed that they are happy to have Riley on the team, she is friendly to colleagues and customers alike. “Riley’s role is important because it creates a clean space for everyone. This is a safe space, we make everyone feel special and we support each other.”

Riley has shared that she feels so happy to be working at Starbucks. “I have good support from my Manager and the team is very supportive of me.” Riley expressed that her job at Starbucks has really given her a reason to stay active, positive, and engaged in the community.

Thank you to Starbucks for being an inclusive employer and for being PES Employer of the Month.

03/01/2023

Justin Stitches

Justin Stitches started in 1986 and is quickly approaching its 40th Anniversary! The company has 3 divisions - MAKE, Ole Originals, and Promosapien.

MAKE has two retail stores - one on Granville Island and a pop-up location in Gastown.

Proudly referring to Make as the most creative store in the universe – they strive to make gift-giving heroes out of everyone by offering a tremendous variety of products, including their own MAKE original brand which brings the work of Canadian artists to life.

Ole Originals is a clothing brand that celebrates and encourages you to love where you're from. Each Ole print is hand pulled with care on a single-head manual press in our studio in East Vancouver.

Promosapien is the promotional branch of Justin Stitches - connecting clients with great swag and products for their teams and events.

There are currently 43 staff members involved in all 3 divisions from retail to studio operations.

Kerry McKenzie joined the Justin Stitches team in the fall of 2022 and provides caretaking services in the office/studio two days a week.

About Justin Stitches, Kerry says: “It’s a nice friendly place to work. I enjoy going in and seeing everyone. My colleagues are very helpful”.

"Kerry has been an amazing addition to our team and studio operations. She arrives each shift with a smile on her face and works hard while she's here. We're very lucky to have her!" - Mike Mackenzie, People & Culture Manager, Justin Stitches

02/09/2023

Ashley S- IHOP, New Westminster

What are your 3 favorite things about working at International House of Pancakes, also known as IHOP, Ashley’s Employment Specialist asked;
Without hesitation, Ashley replied:
1. My co-workers are really great with me.
2. There are lots of hours and shifts available so I’m able to save up to buy things that I want for myself.
3. I’m gaining lots of experience working in the Foods Industry.
Ashely also expressed that she doesn’t mind the added perk of an IHOP meal during her shift!

Ashley has been working for IHOP for 2 years as a dishwasher. Her experience with IHOP includes having to make adjustments due to the pandemic. Ashely expressed “IHOP, was really good to me during the pandemic, our health was important to them. They put in protocols at work to try and make it as safe as possible for staff and customers.”

Ashley has come a long way since she first started, she’d be the first to tell you that it wasn’t always easy adjusting to the pace of a busy restaurant like IHOP and getting used to the physical nature of the work.

Through it, all, IHOP and its staff supported Ashley and gave her the best training possible. They kept encouraging her and provided any support that Ashley needed during her shifts. Ashley’s manager Peter had this to say, “Ashley worked hard and persevered and now she is a superstar, she is a very important part of our staff!” He is amazed by the growth that Ashley has shown, the sky is the limit for her capabilities.

Great work Ashely and congratulations to IHOP at New Westminster for being our Employer of the Month!

10/05/2022

We're pleased to share our schedule of LIVE artist demos at this year's ! Join us on October 6th at Heritage Hall, or watch the demos on Curiko at the links below:

11:15 am – Margaux Wosk
http://ow.ly/UrSj50L1fMq
12:15 pm – Brianna Piccolo
http://ow.ly/9Nx650L1fSr
1:15 pm – Dan Tell & Sheri Lynn Seitz
http://ow.ly/F92150L1fUr
1:45pm – Trevor Buddin
http://ow.ly/gtAZ50L1fV7

07/13/2022

Congratulations to Boston Pizza (Port Coquitlam) for being our July 2022 Employer of the Month and for their commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Boston Pizza, Restaurant & Sports Bar is a family-friendly casual dining restaurant and a separate sports bar with a lively atmosphere. Boston Pizza has more locations, serving more guests annually than any other casual concept in the country. Each year, more than 40 million guests are served across more than 380 locations in Canada. Boston Pizza strongly believes in creating stronger and healthier communities across Canada.

Jessie was hired as a Food Prep nearly five months ago. The team at Boston Pizza has been exceptionally supportive which has allowed her to develop new skills and knowledge in food preparation, time management, and teamwork to ensure success in her role. When Jessie was asked what she enjoys most about working at Boston Pizza this is what she had to say ‘Working at Boston Pizza has helped with my independence and made it possible to reach employment goals. They believed in my capabilities and continue to support me in providing a positive and safe workplace’

Well done Jessie and thank you Boston Pizza for creating opportunities and inclusion in the community!

06/06/2022

In looking for her first job, Jenna & her family turned to posAbilities Employment Service. Jenna was noted to be shy & to speak with a quiet voice. She did however know that she wanted to work in the retail sector providing customer service. Jenna worked with her Employment Specialist (ES) to build some essential skills & the ES marketed her skillset in the community in search of a supportive Employer. This is when Jenna & her ES met Bobbie, a Manager of Mark’s in Maple Ridge.

Picture this…Jenna who described herself as shy was applying for a Sales Associate position right at the beginning of the busy Christmas Season! Bobbie saw Jenna’s potential & great smile (even through the face mask required at the time). The ES provided job coaching to support Jenna to become acquainted with her roles, responsibilities & role modeling customer service techniques. Soon Jenna was trained & ready to work without on-site support from her ES. Instead, she was learning from her supportive team.

When Jenna reached her 3-month employment milestone, the ES visited Mark’s to check in on her progress. The ES observed Jenna-a confident Sales Associate who was actively serving customers & supporting the fantastic customer service this Mark’s location is known for. Jenna’s team values her contribution & everyone has taken note of her personal growth. Something that was achieved as a result of the supportive environment provided by her team at Mark’s Maple Ridge.

What’s Jenna’s favorite part of her job you might wonder…helping customers in her community to have the best shopping experience!

Make your spending purposeful. Patronize businesses that share our vision; Inclusive Communities, Enriched Lives.

Warm Regards @ Mark's

05/02/2022

Congratulations to Coquitlam Public Library for being our Employer of the Month for April.

If you have not been to your local library recently, you should check out the Coquitlam Public Library to see all the programs and selection of resources they offer. You can find books, magazines, movies, graphic novels, or non-fiction material for children, teens, and adults. Did you also know that CPL offers 3D printing labs, virtual reality, and other tech tools for you to learn and use?

Luc has been a part of the team at Poirier Library Branch as a Page since October 2021. Some of his tasks consist of emptying the dropbox, shelving away books, and cleaning up the reading areas. He recalls his first experience visiting the library when he was a child and now he can say he is an employee! Luc has shared that he really enjoys his job and feels supported by his co-workers.

He has been working closely with his supervisor, Debbie, in perfecting his skills and she said “Luc is so happy to be at the library and is always positive when he’s here. The team enjoys working with him!” Great work Luc on your 6th month work anniversary and thank you Coquitlam Public Library for continuing to be an advocate for inclusion and diversity!

04/01/2022

Jump Gymnastics is PES’s March 2022 Employer of the Month.

With the motto Courage for Life, Jump Gymnastics is a local Vancouver company that promotes physical literacy for children from 6 months to 8 years to promote healthy development. Jump uses fundamental movement, developmental gymnastics, and introductory sports skills to provide children with a solid foundation to allow them to explore other sports and physical activities.

Started in 2008 by Jennifer Hood (Owner/Director), Jump currently operates in 2 locations (Vancouver - City Square at Cambie & 12th) and North Vancouver (Dollarton Hwy & Riverside Dr.) with a 3rd location scheduled to open in Richmond - Spring 2022.

Currently, Jump has a staff of 14 – one of whom is Natanya.

Natanya has worked at City Square since July 2021 as a Coach at Jump. She works a full schedule with a variety of age groups.

About Jump, Natanya says:

“My favorite part of the job is seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when they’re learning important life and physical literacy skills … we make the gym a safe place for kids to explore and be yourself … (and) sometimes we just have to go with the flow of the kids.”

About Natanya, Matthew (Team Leader at City Square) says:

“Natanya is thriving at Jump! She is not only meeting our expectations but she has been stepping up to take on new tasks and leading classes independently. I have seen a lot of growth from Natanya over the past few months and I am looking forward to what’s next for her. We love having her as part of our team.”

Congratulations to Jump Gymnastics – PES’s Employer of the Month! Website: jumpgymnastics.ca

03/03/2022

"Congratulations for being our and for their commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Meet Jimmy. He recently joined the Whole Foods Market team in the Prepared Food Section three months ago. Jimmy brought with him a big smile and a huge amount of positive energy. Jimmy is proud of his job; he always ensures that his team has the tools clean and ready to use. Jimmy's team took him in immediately and he feels supported and valued by everyone.

From posAbilities Employment Service we want to congratulate Jimmy for being an example of hard work and to put the extra mile in everything he does. Jimmy said to our Employment Specialist a couple of days after getting his job "I love my job". Jimmy, we love that you love it.
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02/01/2022

Employer of the Month

ECOSAN Hygiene is our January Employee of the Month. ECOSAN is a Canadian-owned company that specializes in commercial laundry, facility sanitizing, and distribution of quality janitorial products. From a humble beginning of a “one man and a van” business, ECOSAN has since expanded to over 200 employees and 6 locations across 4 Provinces.

One of those employees is Anthony. Anthony has been working at ECOSAN since September 2021 as a Sorter. This is Anthony’s first paid employment and he couldn’t be more proud. When asked what he likes most about working at ECOSAN he replied,

“I like working hard and doing my job, it’s been a big learning experience for me to see what it takes to be a good employee and to be efficient. My manager Cory has really supported me and has been patient with me since I’ve started here and now I feel like I'm starting to be good at my job”

As a Sorter, Anthony spends his shifts sorting client products such as linen, towels, and sheets so that they can be washed in an efficient and organized manner. Most recently, Anthony has also added sanitizing and cleaning the warehouse to his tasks which is much needed in the world we live in today.

Congratulations to ECOSAN for being our Employer of the Month. Please visit their website at www.ecosan.ca

12/07/2021

Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis is the December Employer of the Month!

When you are want to watch the newest movie releases on the large screen with the best sound systems, you go to Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis! Ranvir has been working at Cineplex since 2019 and was laid off during the pandemic like many others. Luckily, Ranvir was able to return to his job in June 2021 where he was able to see his team and watch his favorite movies again. With greater COVID precautions and impressive cleaning routines, the team at Cineplex was able to open its doors and guests were able to finally watch movies in the cinemas.

Cineplex took all necessary measures to make their guests feel safe and welcome. Ranvir is an important member of the enhanced cleaning team where he made sure all the seats were properly sanitized after each showing and wiped high touchpoints throughout the theatre. Ranvir’s favorite position at Cineplex is the podium where he greets and checks all the guest’s movie tickets. A recent addition to his role now is to check that all guests have proof of vaccination and government ID before entering.

The manager said “Ranvir is friendly and energetic. The guests always respond well to him. Ranvir is passionate about movies and is a good fit for this job.” Good job Ranvir and Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis for being the Employer of the Month!

11/09/2021

Congratulations to Green Theory Design for being our November 2021 Employer of the Month!

Green Theory Design, located in Port Coquitlam is a wholesale manufacturer and distributor of premium quality aluminum and fiberglass plant containers which are ideal for any indoor, outdoor, or commercial planter project and can be found across North America in leading hotels, restaurants, and commercial spaces as well as high-end residential spaces and rooftop decks.

Nick started working as a shop/office cleaner in November of 2020 and was immediately impressed by the hard-working and positive work environment. The team at Green Theory has been supportive and has worked collaboratively with Nick’s Employment Specialist to ensure success in his position. Nick is a personable, hard-working, and reliable individual who fits right with the Green Theory Team. Nick has developed time management skills required to successfully complete duties in his role which include cleaning workspaces, shop and office areas, use of industrial sweeper, and sanitizing high touch areas to ensure a safe work environment. He has demonstrated a high level of work ethic and independence.

The following is what the production manager has to say:
“Nick has proven to be a great addition to our team at Green Theory Design! His quiet and friendly demeanor always brings a smile to those around him. This past year, especially with the continuing Covid-19 situation he has exceeded our expectations on maintaining a clean and safe environment in both the office areas and manufacturing plant. Nick continuously displays a keen attention to detail with every task assigned to him and approaches his work with a positive and dedicated attitude”

“Nick is an exceptional young man who has a promising future ahead”
- Garry White, Production Manager

Well done Nick on your 1st Year Work Anniversary and to Green Theory Design for being an advocate for inclusion and our Employer of the Month!

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#395/3665 Kingsway Street
Vancouver, BC
V5K2A9

Telephone

+12364710444

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http://www.pesworks.ca/

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