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Employment Services

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Getting and keeping a job can be especially difficult for someone with seizures, but our Employment Services staff are here to help.

Not only do we provide a range of services to people living with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, we also provide services and assistance to potential employers. Our focus is on job acquisition, retention and workplace adjustment. Through vocational and supportive counselling, we address employment standards, labour legislation, income support, insurance, driving issues and more.

If you have any questions or require support at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.  Please complete an intake form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Sign up for the Employment ENewsletter or our weekly Job Postings Email to stay keep up to date with the latest workshops, support groups, employment opportunities and epilepsy news.

Check out our Events Calendar to join our upcoming Employment Services Workshops!

Are you an employer seeking to partner with Epilepsy Toronto? Visit our Epilepsy Services for Employers page.

SERVICES

A purple banner with the words “Employment & Epilepsy” in bold white text. Below, a diverse group of illustrated people stands together, including individuals of different ages, genders, and abilities—one using a wheelchair. At the bottom are the logos for Canada, Employment Ontario, and the Government of Ontario.
  • 1-on-1 counselling and referrals
  • Job Seekers Program
  • Job search support groups
  • Career planning, interviews, and resume help
  • Job development, and placement
  • Risk assessments and identifying issues in the workplace from the perspective of employee and employer to evaluate the impact of the employee’s seizures/disability.
  • Recommend workplace accommodations and offer support for implementation.
  • Provide epilepsy education and training to company staff.
  • Help those without employment to prepare for the job market (offering support in job search strategies).

Our counsellors will conduct an intake session to learn more about you and then will recommend further services to best meet your individual needs.

To request an intake session, please complete an intake form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

SeizeABILITY!

SeizeABILITY! is an eight-week paid initiative that combines career planning, hands-on work experience, and specialized on-line training to help youth aged 16 to 30 with epilepsy unlock their full potential in the workplace. To find out more, visit our SeizeABILITY! web page.

A graphic for Epilepsy Toronto’s youth employment program, SeizeABILITY. The top half features a diverse group of four young adults smiling and reaching toward the camera in a circle. Below, bold text reads, 'Youth Employment SeizeABILITY!' with 'ABILITY' highlighted in green. The subheading states, 'A new province-wide employment program.' The requirements are listed with checkmark icons: ages 16 to 30, Ontario residency, and living with epilepsy and/or a related condition. A call-to-action button in green reads 'Register Now,' and a website link 'epilepsytoronto.org/seizeability' is displayed. At the bottom, a smiling young man with a backpack and tablet is featured, with a funding acknowledgment from the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, alongside the Canadian flag logo.
  • Epilepsy Toronto Job Seekers Program: Skills, Training, Community. Logos: Canada, Employmeent Ontario and Ontario

Job Seekers Program

Epilepsy Toronto’s Job Seekers Program is a series of employment workshops that equips job seekers living with epilepsy and related conditions, with the skills they need to successfully navigate today’s job market. 

To request an intake session, please complete an intake form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

UPLIFT for Employment

UPLIFT stands for Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts.

You may not be formally diagnosed with anxiety or depression but find yourself stressed and overwhelmed by the impact of seizures on either yourself, your job or your job search. This evidence-based 8-week mindfulness-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)  group is for people impacted by epilepsy, depression/anxiety and how it relates to their employment.

For more information on UPLIFT, please click HERE.

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TEXT: PACES For Employment. The program focuses on enhancing quality of life, epilepsy self-management, self-efficacy, and mental health. program being offered to adults living with epilepsy with a focus on employment. Paces in Epilepsy Logo. IMAGE: a BIPOC woman sits at a computer at home.

PACES: For Employment

The Program of Active Consumer Engagement in Self-Management (PACES) is an eight-session, evidence-based program designed to support adults living with epilepsy, focusing specifically through the lense of employment. Through education, discussion, and goal-setting, participants develop practical tools to better manage their condition, improve their overall well-being and infuse this learning into the career and career aspirations.

For more information on PACES, and how to register. please click here.

RESOURCES

Epilepsy Toronto Employment Services for Employers

Epilepsy@Work – A toolkit of epilepsy resources for human resources professionals, managers, and employees living with epilepsy.

Employment Ontario

ODEN (Ontario Disability Employment Network) brings together businesses and Employment Service Providers to increase employment opportunities for job seekers who have a disability.

ODSP Employment Support

WSIB Employment Insurance

Magnet – helps communities share information, services, and opportunities nationwide.

JOIN consolidated resources about employment and employment support

Ministry of Community and Social Services

Ministry of Training, College and Universities

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Employment Spark Sheets:

French Services / Service en français

Epilepsy Toronto has partnered with Collège Boréal to offer employment services in French. If you desire to receive services in French, please call Collège Boréal, at 416 365 1562 or email: [email protected].

Epilepsy Toronto s’est associé avec Collège Boréal pour offrir des services d’emploi en français. Si vous souhaitez bénéficier de services en français, veuillez appeler Collège Boréal au 416 365 1562 ou courriel :[email protected].
Nicole Asta

Success Stories

Nicole Asta has been living with epilepsy since before she applied for her first job. She connected with Epilepsy Toronto’s employment team and began the process of doing an employment assessment and developing her job search skills. Read her full story below.

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WCG Service Guarantee and Charter

We promise to do our best to resolve any concerns you may have with the service you receive. We encourage you to speak to your Employment Counsellor or Site Manager, or you can share your feedback with our Centralized

Service Centre by:
• Phone 1-888-353-8140
• E-mail: EOQualityandSupport@wcgservices.com or
• Our website www.eoworks.ca. You will find information here about our feedback and complaints process.

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