Employment
Auticon Canada
An IT consulting firm that hires adults with Autism to work as consultants in various roles within the IT field.
Email: info@auticon.ca
Phone: (403) 660-2819
Website: www.auticon.com/ca-en/careers/
Able & Available
A Canada-wide online job board on a mission to empower individuals with disabilities by connecting them with meaningful employment opportunities. You can safely search through the job listings knowing that companies choosing to post on the site are showing their commitment to inclusion and diversity. Or post your resume and let companies find you!
Phone: (587) 333-0817
Email: info@AbleAndAvailable.ca
Website: www.AbleAndAvailable.ca
Calgary Alternative Employment Service (CAES)
Assists job-seekers to overcome barriers, understand workplace culture and fill the personnel needs of inclusive employers in Calgary. CAES works with each client to identify their ideal work setting and employment support needs. Job interviews and employment placement are facilitated in accordance with the client’s goals. We then provide ongoing follow-up support to both the client and the employer in order to strengthen their skills and working relationship as well as ensure job satisfaction and retention.
Phone: (403) 283-0611
Website: www.c-a-s-s.org/our-programs/calgary-alternative-employment-services/
EmploymentWorks Program
Offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to autistic adults and persons with disabilities. The program is designed for individuals at least 15 years of age who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills needed to support employment success.
Email: info@employment-works.ca
Phone: 1-888-733-7976
Website: www.employment-works.ca/
Exceptional Abilities Educational Consultation & Tutoring
Exceptional Abilities Education Consulting and Tutoring has a youth & adult support includes Career Connections program offering career coaching, skills training, and mentorship. Their unique Adapted Learn to Drive program adapts driver’s education for neurodiverse learners and individuals who benefit from tailored instruction. Lessons focus on building confidence, safety awareness, and mastery of both technical and social aspects of driving. They also offer workshops for students, parents and educators.
Email: info@exceptionalabilities.ca
Phone: (587) 317-9601
Website: www.exceptionalabilities.ca/
Potential Place
A clubhouse for individuals with a mental health concern. The clubhouse offers employability skills, workplace training and a safe social setting for members.
Website: www.potentialplace.org/
Prospect
Provides skill-building and career employment information services – personal development, work search strategies, career planning, interview preparation and practice.
Website: www.prospectnow.ca/?p=2574
Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS)
The Adolescent and Adult Services Program at Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) offers a range of skill enhancing employment readiness and work-experience programs for autistic individuals aged 15 years and older. In addition, after hire / employment support is currently offered through Ready Willing and Able (RWA). A clinical diagnosis is not required to access their employment programs.
Email: greigj@autism.ca
Phone: (403) 991-7823
Website: www.autism.ca/programs/adolescent-and-adult-program/
Spectrum Advantage
Employment program for adults on the autism spectrum 18-30. Also offers employers the opportunity to get involved with the next level of diversity in the workplace.
Email: info@thespectrumadvantage.com
Website: www.thespectrumadvantage.com/
Ready, Willing & Able
(In Conjunction with Society for Autism Support and Services and Spectrum Advantage) Are you looking for employment in the Calgary area or need support in your post-secondary studies? Through Ready, Willing and Able, our Autism Outreach Coordinator can support you with navigating your path to success by connecting you to community agencies.
Email: allenm@autism.ca
Phone: (403) 991-8164
Website: www.autism.ca/adolescent-and-adult-services/
Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits Recipients
The Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program is a voluntary program that helps Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit recipients return to work. If you are receiving a CPP disability benefit, you may be eligible for vocational counselling, financial support for training, and job-search services. You can participate in the Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program if you are receiving a CPP disability benefit, you are likely to return to work through the assistance of this program and your medical condition is stable.
Phone: 1 (800) 277-9914
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp-disability-benefit/vocational-rehabilitation.html