Everyday individuals making a difference!
At the Casino, they hire for attitude and train for skill. Their employees are like extended members of a family. It’s not a magical formula but a best practice to be a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Champions of TEAM Work Cooperative
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PaulSobeys Cole Harbour2016’s Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Provincial Award winner Paul at Cole Harbour Sobeys has shown an incredible commitment to diversity and inclusion, in not only hiring persons with disabilities but an incredible commitment to the disability community as well.
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CarolThe Prince George HotelWhen you lead your team with heart and soul, integrity and sincerity, generosity and spirit of creating a diverse and inclusive work model, you have an employer and workplace such as the Prince George. Carol and The Prince George demonstrate winning best practices that gain them the title of Employer Champion.
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Amanda & TeamChicken Burger“It is matching talent with the requirement of the job. We like it when new staff bring contagious levels of energy to their work”. Amanda Stirling, Kitchen Manager of Chickenburger, was the recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor Persons with Disabilities Award in 2012.
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Colinmicco companiesWe don't have a definition for disabled within our organization. We are looking to fill open positions with the best available candidates”.
Colin MacDonald, General Manager of Micco Companies Ltd. Micco was the recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor’s Person’s with Disabilities Award in 2012.
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AngelaDalhousieAngela’s team continually works to create a culture that focuses on employees’ quality of work life concentrating on employees’ health and the overall health of the university. With a focus on employees physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial health, as well as a strong focus on fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness, Angela’s team strives to create a healthy workplace at Dalhousie. A place where people are supported, and are happy and proud to come to work every day.
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Humans of TEAM Work Cooperative
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MattMatt’s always played sports, yet he didn’t anticipate finding his career out on the field. “I thought I had only one dream job,” he explains, “teaching sign language.” When the opportunity to referee for SoccerNS came along in the summer, he thought about what else he might achieve. Matt credits TEAM Work with helping him discover a new path. “Without them, I wouldn't have this amazing experience. I still have some courses coming up, and they support me through funds for an interpreter service to keep my dream job continuing.” Already, Matt’s received the award for Referee of the Year! “At one game, one coach said "How do you ref with your being deaf?" Watching Matt in action, he gained new perspective on his capabilities. “The coach said he was very impressed with my refereeing,” Matt says. “I have found this new passion. I just never thought of this referee position having a big impact on my life.”
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Danielle“Working with kids is my passion. Children need a person to be there for them and I can connect with them. I feel I can help them realize their potential. I have seen many challenges in life that I wondered if working with children would all be possible. My life has been an interesting journey of so many different things. I often look back and wonder how I’m still going, but it's about determination and perseverance. There’s no way in which the words “thank you” would mean enough because TWB goes above and beyond what one could imagine or ever ask for. Just because I’m different doesn't mean I can't see my dreams come true.”
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Will"I am a University student. I am a photographer. I am an entrepreneur. I am a public speaker. I'm a writer who is in the process of writing a book called FACES, Family, Awareness, Community, Equality Snapshot, about the life of a child with Down Syndrome and how they can advocate for themselves. And I'm an advocate for the Down Syndrome community. I want to inspire everyone. People with a disability need more rights, opportunities and a sense of community. I don't understand why can't we be who we are instead of having a label? I want people to know, I don't have a disability, I have ABILITY!
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SaidaAs a relatively recent arrival in Canada, Saida found that gaining meaningful employment meant she was “able to support her family” both here and abroad, something she struggled to do before finding work at Veith House. Now, after securing a job, she and her family are happy and looking forward to the future. Saida had a desire to “help and support people” and by using TEAM Work’s services she was able to “get a job faster” than “[previous] years of using different organizations” for help – she’s even recommended her husband to TEAM Work as well! Saida “likes the members of TEAM Work” who “worked very hard for her” and swears that it’s “the best organization to help people get jobs.” We couldn’t agree more! Thank you, Saida!
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AliWith these words, Ali, an immigrant from Iran with a cognitive disability, was hired by Micco companies. Ali was very excited about the opportunity to take a bigger financial role with his family. He even got a little teary eyed. His brother and family were extremely ecstatic as well, and after the interview Ali and his family went out to buy Ali some steel toe boots and go celebrate his new job. Ali stayed for several years in his position. That was several years ago, and as Ali gained experience, he found his interests and skills developed. Currently, Ali is working with Sobeys in Halifax, and has been with them for several years as a valued employee. Ali is known for his work ethic and commitment.
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AnilAfter two years of unemployment, Anil's now a proud Sobeys employee. "The job has given me a sense of purpose," he says. "TEAM Work gave me skills to get a job and maintain that job." "Sobeys Cole Harbour does amazing work in thinking globally and acting locally," Anil explains, enthusiastic about thier involvement with Fort McMurray fundraising, Run for the Cure, and the Food Bank. He loves contributing toward valuable experiences. "Talking to customers about the items they are purchasing and suggest alternative ways to use them - they are so thankful. I don't feel like my disability is hurting others," Anil says. "Having contact with others has had the greatest impact on my life. Seeing I can be successful at my career here also gives me hope others with understanding employers will recognize and use their gifts toward having a successful career.
