Hire Ability

Access fresh talent and reach new customers by being more accessible and inclusive.

We are currently on the lookout for exceptional opportunities to facilitate unpaid summer co-op placements for our esteemed participants. This program aims to empower and equip individuals with diverse neurodiversity and physical limitations with the necessary employment skills to bolster their resumes.

These participants, with their unique abilities and diverse backgrounds, will have the opportunity to complete co-op hours at your esteemed location once a week throughout the months of July and August. These placements offer a unique opportunity for individuals to develop a range of valuable skills, including cleaning, organizing, distributing, basic food preparation, greeting, and customer service.

Benefits for Employers

  • Cost-Free Placement
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Short Shifts
  • Support Staff Provided

By partnering with us, you’ll support the growth of our participants while championing inclusivity and diversity in your organization. Let's create a brighter, more equitable future—together.

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Inclusion Improves Business

In Ontario and across Canada, employers are in a fierce competition to secure the best talent. One way that businesses can do this is by prioritizing accessibility and inclusion in their hiring practices. Hiring disabled workers boosts profit growth three times faster and increases productivity by 72%.

72% higher employee retention rate among people with disabilities.
92% of consumers favour companies that hire people with disabilities.
63% of people with disabilities do not require accommodations in the workplace.

For Hire!

We are excited to introduce our exceptional and highly motivated participants from our esteemed Day Programs. The individuals highlighted below bring a diverse array of abilities, talents, and experiences, making them valuable assets to any team. Additionally, we have many more participants available for consideration.

Adam

Adam

Cooking, Finance, Movies, Video Games & Animation

St. Patrick’s High School Graduate
Co-op at Pizza Nova
Special Olympics Athlete on Sunshine Swim Team
Christmas Market 2023: Bagging and handling money
Tienda Movil: Packaging and pricing
Feed Scarborough: Packaging

Cathie

Cathie

Customer service, Cleaning, Cooking, Exercise, Art, Travel

Maplewood HS Graduate
Christmas Market 2023: Food handler, responsible for bagging and handling money
Tienda Movil: Involved in packaging and pricing
Feed Scarborough: Engaged in packaging
Current Position: Cook in food preparation at Galloway Boys and Girls Club

Maxwell

Maxwell

Animals, Storytelling, Disney Animation, Vintage toys

Maplewood High School Graduate
10 Years of Zoo Camp Experience: Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of animals,
complimented by additional experience at Nova’s Ark and CARD Horse Camp.
Christmas Market 2023: Provided customer support
Feed Scarborough: Involved in packaging activities

Isaac

Isaac

Movies, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Soccer and Football)

Maplewood High School Graduate
Co-op Student: Completed a placement at Shopper’s Drug Mart
Variety Village BBQ: Responsible for sorting and packaging

Stacey

Stacey

Cooking, Sports, Dance, Music and Finance

Maplewood High School Graduate: Completed an additional course in Cosmetology
Volunteer Experience: Assisted at the Corsage Project Boutique Ball in 2018
Christmas Market 2023: Provided customer support and handled money
Tara Inn: Involved in cleaning and food preparation

Contact us!

Madison Phyper
Day Program Coordinator
Variety Village
(416) 699-7167 extension 284
mphyper@varietyontario.ca