Vocational Rehabilitation

Whether you are re-entering the workforce or simply searching for a more fulfilling career path, our Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CRVP) can help you identify and explore suitable career options based on your specific needs.

Ready for the challenge?

Discover your optimum career path!

Identify suitable career options tailored to your needs

Build a unique strategy to actively pursue your optimum career path

Grow your confidence and skills for successful work placement

Our Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

MacKenzie obtained her Bachelor of Psychology Degree from McGill University and shortly after moved to Kelowna to pursue a career in the vulnerable sector. Mackenzie has held a variety of positions working with people with disabilities. After finishing her degree, she extended this experience into vocational services, assisting individuals with varying conditions achieve sustainable employment. She has recently completed her CVRP Certification Examination and is now a registered member of the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals. MacKenzie is passionate about helping others reach their utmost potential and advocates for finding joy in work.

Benefits of Employment:

Working gives us a sense of pride, identity, and personal achievement

Having a stable job allows us to socialize and find support

A job provides financial and health benefits allowing freedom to pursue other interests

Work keeps us busy, challenges us, and pushes us to develop ourselves

Our physical and mental health is generally improved through work, leading to quicker recovery from sickness and less risk of long-term illness and incapacity

Returning to work after a period of unemployment results in significant physical and mental health improvements, reversing the negative health effects of unemployment

Vocational Assessment:

A one-on-one comprehensive assessment with our expert Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant to identify suitable career options with your vocational/educational history, interests, and transferable skills in mind. The purpose of the assessment is to not only identify potential job themes but to also suggest a realistic plan to actively pursue them. The comprehensive assessment will be followed by a full written report with individualized recommendations for follow-up vocational counseling.

Vocational Counselling:

Our Vocational expert will review your assessment results with you to concretely decide on suitable job themes and create a roadmap to achieve sustainable employment within your chosen field(s).

The process involves:

Conducting labor market research to ensure your chosen field is viable and realistic
Identifying any barriers to employment, physical or mental, within your chosen field(s)
Exploring various training or educational needs if required
Providing support and building your confidence throughout the transition process

Job Placement Support:

Once you are ready to enter/re-enter the workforce, our Vocational expert will assist you throughout the entire job search process, from applying to negotiating your future job offer.