Tanner’s Story
A few years ago, Tanner moved back to Rosthern looking for stability and a sense of purpose. “I had moved back for a couple of reasons,” he said. “One of them being how difficult it can be to find, let alone keep, work in Saskatoon. The job market can be rather tricky, and city life […]
Alex’s Story – Bigway, Rosthern
When Alex joined the Building Blocks Program in Rosthern, he was looking for more than just a job. He wanted a chance to build confidence and overcome the anxiety that made social situations challenging. Referred to the program by his mom, Alex had experienced significant shyness and often found it hard to attend interviews for […]
Building Inclusive Fun at Activate Halifax
When you walk into Activate-Halifax, you can feel the energy. The space buzzes with cheering, laughter and friendly competition as groups of players moving through rooms filled with puzzles, challenges, and games that they interact with in real time. Activate has been recognized as THE fastest growing Leisure and Entertainment company in the Americas by the Financial […]
LCBO Builds Inclusive Workplaces Across Ontario
When the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) partnered with Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) to expand inclusive hiring, one of the new faces to join its team was Erica, now a valued employee at LCBO’s Summerhill store in Toronto. Erica applied to LCBO through one of RWA’s agency partners, part of a pool of skilled candidates who […]
Working Out Inclusive Hiring: How 782 Fitness Made Inclusive Hiring Part of Its Business Strategy
When Brett Roberts and Mike Ives opened the doors of 782 Fitness in Charlottetown in 2014, their vision was simple: build a welcoming gym where people of all abilities could be part of a supportive fitness community that helps people reach their goals. But not long after they opened their second location in Stratford in […]
Adam Kopolie at Work: Moving forward in the North
For Adam Kopolie, work with NunaMoving has meant more than a paycheck. It has given him the ability to support his family, build stability, and take steps toward independence. NunaMoving, a community-rooted moving company and training program led by Abdoul-Karim and colleagues saw a gap in how employment programs were reaching their community. With support […]
Finding Confidence in the Classroom: Phoebe’s Story of Career Advancement
“The more I tried, the more I realized I could actually do this” -Phoebe Chow Phoebe’s path to meaningful work did not follow a straight line. Trained in geography at university, she worked part-time at Dairy Queen to support herself as a student. Like many young people, she wasn’t sure which direction her career should […]
Opening Doors at Bimbo: A Story of Inclusive Employment in Moncton
May 5th 2025 When Bimbo Canada’s Moncton Distribution Centre (DC) partnered with Ready, Willing, and Able (RWA) in early 2024, they took a bold step toward building a more inclusive workforce, one that would come to benefit not only new employees, but the entire team. The connection came through Teresa Schooning, Bimbo’s Senior Director of […]
Whalesbone: A Champion for Inclusive Hiring in Ottawa’s Food and Hospitality Industry
March 28th, 2025 Whalesbone, a well-known collection of four restaurants, a retail shop, and a catering company in Ottawa, is making waves not only for its exceptional food and hospitality but also for its commitment to inclusive hiring practices. With a workforce of around 100 employees, the small business has become a model for how […]
A New Way to Work: How Sephora and DSV Are Making Jobs More Inclusive
March 3rd, 2025 In 2020, Sephora Canada and DSV Solutions teamed up to do something special. Sephora, a well-known beauty retailer, through their DE&I Heart Journey and wanted to make their workplaces more inclusive, including for people with disabilities. They partnered with both DSV, their third-party logistics partner, and Inclusion Canada to launch a program […]