Discover Customized Employment

What is customized employment?

The customized employment service is offered by WorkBC Centres throughout the province for free. It is a flexible process designed to personalize jobs to suit an individual’s abilities. In other words, WorkBC works with local employers to adjust job requirements so that individuals who can’t perform all duties will only perform the duties they are good at.

Who is this service for? 

The customized employment service is for individuals who need a higher level of support services to find employment. Examples of individuals who can benefit from this service include but are not limited to:

• People with disabilities or health conditions that make it hard to find and keep a job.
• People who lack the skills needed for stable employment.
• People who are unlikely to succeed in traditional job settings on their own.
• People with other major barriers to employment, which will be evaluated individually.

WorkBC Centre vocational counsellors will work with individuals looking for a job by identifying their strengths and abilities and matching them to potential career paths. The customized employment process consists of several stages, including discovery, planning and negotiation of employment relationships to create a job that is a good fit.

How customized employment opportunities are created

To create customized employment opportunities, WorkBC works closely with employers. Our vocational counsellors team up with businesses and organizations to identify the unique skills a WorkBC client can bring to a job and how the duties can be adjusted.

Once the customized employment opportunity is successfully created and the candidate is placed, WorkBC will provide ongoing support during the initial period of employment to help new hires get used to and maintain their job. 

Reach out to us to find your perfect career fit

If you or someone you know wants to work but faces barriers to entering the traditional labour market, WorkBC is here to help. We will work with you to find your perfect career fit. You can visit your local WorkBC Centre in person, email us or book an appointment via the WorkBC App.

WorkBC takes pride in helping thousands of people living in British Columbia of all ages, backgrounds and abilities find jobs every year. This could be you too!