WeBelong Club Inteview with Maria P. November 25, 2022 Maria is a grade 12 student at Rundle College. She decided to bring her Diversity capstone project to her school community by starting a diversity club, with a goal to support underrepresented populations within her school. We interviewed Maria to get her perspective on her project …
Looking for work when your last boss was the Canadian Military. Blogpost by Jienan Chen November 10, 2022 Job transitions can be hard, and when you leave the military, there may be additional hurdles to transition to civilian employment. Jienan Chen digs into what is involved! The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a significant employer …
Accessibility & Accommodations Blogpost by Jienan Chen October 14, 2022 What do employers need to know about accessibility and accommodations in Canada? How can you become an equal opportunity employer? In honour of Disability Employment Awareness Month, this month’s blog post features research into accessibility best practices and resources for employers trying to improve their …
Interview with Dr. Fraser, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta The following is the second in a two-part series. To read part 1, Click here. By Jienan Chen. My last blog post summarized some of the background information I found on the topic of allyship …
What Does it Mean to Be an Ally? Blogpost by Jienan Chen With thanks to the academics, activists, and students that put together the resources that I consulted for my research, and with special thanks to Dr. Crystal Fraser and Avery Letendre, who took time out of their busy schedules to chat with me and …
What is the value of Work in our Lives? Blogpost by Jienan Chen With thanks to Kyle Driedger September 20, 2022 It is no secret that, here at OSP, we are obsessed with work. Every day we come to work with a goal to support jobseekers to find their right employment fit. We spend …
Congratulations to PEPS participant Mo on your new job! Mo came to OSP as a great, qualified candidate who would clearly be an asset to any organization needing his skills, yet he had trouble find work in his area of expertise. He reached out to OSP for our support, and through diligently working with us …
Canada Confesses is a project transforming anonymous online confessions into a movement that creates positive change. It engages in conversation with everyone: marginalized and non-marginalized communities. Canada is considered an inclusive and multicultural society, which often obscures the experiences of marginalized populations. The majority of social injustices often go neglected due to oppressive systems. When …
On Site Placement is pleased to announce that we have a new Executive Director at the helm! Nicholas Scott brings both private sector experience, and non-profit board work to his role as Executive Director. With many years of experience in management, followed by management consulting in strategic planning, logistics and management coaching. Nick plans to be …
Michelle and Shanuki’s project tackles ageism and celebrates the positives of getting older in their instagram project. Peppered with photographs and interviews, this project showcases people in all stages of life and showcases the reality of aging, both positive and negative, through the words of the participants. Check out their project on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewoldseries/ The …
