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Non-profit providing supported employment services. 833-444-4023 (Moose Jaw); 306-522-2555 (Regina).

Our goal is to help those with barriers find meaningful and sustainable employment while assisting employers in meeting their hiring requirements with qualified candidates. EMPLOYER SUPPORTS:

Provide pre-screened candidates - find individuals who have the skills and interests to meet business needs

On-site training - identify accommodations and strategies to ensure successful employee training

Ongoing follow up - to help employers develop employee skills and ensure retention

JOB SEEKER SUPPORTS:

Employment Preparation - assistance to determine a successful employment path, along with tools and strategies for finding and maintaining employment

Job Placement - identify opportunities to suit the individual's skills, ensuring a suitable employment match

Job Maintenance - ongoing support to help employees build skills and workplace competencies

10/29/2026

Getting a job is work. At Partners in Employment, we know that once you’ve gone through our work prep services, getting in front of employers can be hard, especially if you have to talk about extra supports you might need.

That’s where our job development team comes in. All year long, they are out in the community in Regina and Moose Jaw speaking to employers about the work we do.

Through hundreds of cold calls, face-to-face meetings, emails, texts, and phone calls, job developers build relationships with employers in the region. And that’s not just to convince them of the benefits of inclusive hiring or to hire anyone experiencing disability. It’s also to understand the employer’s needs to make sure we can help them find the right person for what they need. Because when we say we want success for job seeker and employer alike, we really mean it.

At the same time, this group of people is working with job seekers to make sure they are being supported in whatever goals they have and that they are prepared for an employer’s expectations once work begins.

It’s a lot of work, but they do it because they believe in the benefits for a business and the community as a whole. Plus, they know when they get job seekers in front of employers, it can destroy a lot of preconceived notions about what disability looks like.

Sometimes it means being creative through job carves or other means, but it’s all in service of finding the right person for the right job at the right time. As job developer Ranya puts it:
“Finding a job is a job in itself. And that’s why we exist.”

10/28/2026

Chris Hill prides himself on the flexibility he created in his corner of SaskTel.

With myriad different tasks at the Regina equipment data centre – from receiving, cleaning, testing, and sending equipment out, to handling retail equipment orders and more – that flexibility makes things a lot easier.

But breaking down those processes and being flexible about how the work is completed has also allowed him to give opportunities to employees who might not otherwise fit with every aspect of a more defined role. And now, six members of his 13-person team are individuals experiencing disability who have come through services like Partners in Employment and similar programs.

“It allows me the opportunity to really help individuals based on what they can and can’t do,” says Chris. “We’ve got a range of things to do and all of them can participate.

“It’s important that people are able to participate within the community in a valued way. I’m grateful that I have the opportunity within this business that I can find those opportunities. It’s hard for a lot of businesses to be able to accommodate some of those challenges, but it’s so important that where we can identify opportunities like that, we do.”

Beyond always discovering new ways to break down tasks and new ways for the work to get done, Chris has seen so many other benefits of inclusive employment from watching employees experiencing disability build and expand their skills to strengthening the entire team.

“It opens people’s eyes to the realities of other people’s lives,” he says. “It helps them to be more open and understanding and empathetic and helpful. When you start to interact with employees of different abilities, you start to understand the value everyone brings to the group and how they bring value to the business.”

Huge thank you to Chris who is one of many people at SaskTel working with Partners in Employment and creating inclusive spaces across the company!

10/22/2026

Imagine you’ve worked at the same job for years and all of a sudden, the unexpected happens – maybe a stroke or an accident – and you are left with an acquired brain injury.

The unknowns at that point are many, including what employment looks like going forward. Can you still do the same job? Can you work at all? Do you need to find a new role? Do you need to build new skills?

That’s where Acquired Brain Injury employment services at SaskAbilities and Partners in Employment can help. The service is designed to support people facing those unknowns – for as long as they need.

“Some people with an acquired brain injury may not know if they could maybe go out and work again post-injury like they were pre-injury,” says Lori-Lynn Rust, the ABI career planner in Regina. “So this is that: That step where you can try.”

And that includes everything from vocational evaluations to learn more about your skills and abilities, work preparation classes to enter (or re-enter) the workforce, and job search support. Plus, we’ll help you connect with other agencies for needed supports. It’s all within the mission of helping someone find the right job at the right time with the right supports.

But even once someone lands a job, the support doesn’t end. Like all Partners in Employment clients, we offer on-the-job training and regular check-ins to ensure a smooth transition for employee and employers. But the ABI program also allows that support to last for years (whereas there’s a point where others graduate past support).

Lori-Lynn points to one client who she first worked with in the ABI program back in 2002. When she returned to the program in 2026, that individual was still being supported having gone through periods over the years where some extra help was needed to maintain employment.

“The bonus thing to that is this is allowing that person to maintain that employment for a long period of time; so much that they're getting close to the point of retirement with the same company,” she says.

To learn more about ABI employment support, message us today or call our Regina office at 305-522-2555.

10/22/2026

Partners in Employment job seekers had a chance for some facetime with employers from across the city today at our Career Exploration Expo with our friends at MentorAbility Saskatchewan HUB.
Not quite a job fair, the event offered job seekers a chance to rotate among Regina employers and have in-depth conversation about the business and all the employment opportunities it offers.
Big thanks to all of these employers for taking part and sharing your knowledge with job seekers!
SaskTel
Capital Automotive Group
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Casinos Regina & Moose Jaw
YMCA of Regina
Sleep Inn Regina East
Seven Oaks Hotel Regina (also our host for the event)
GoodLife Fitness
City of Regina | Municipal Government

10/21/2026

Ann-Marie had never thought of a job as a travel agent.

But now that she landed a job at Marlin Travel Moose Jaw after using Partners in Employment services, she is seeing it as a possible career.

While finishing up a certificate in media, art and performance, and classes in business administration, Ann-Marie was officiating volleyball and softball, but didn’t have much of an employment plan.

She started working with Partners and soon found herself with increasing confidence, a better resume, improved financial literacy, and had a chance to hear from ScotiaBank employees about the banking industry.

She planned on aiming for a career in banking while continuing working with Partners, but one day an ad for a travel agent at Marlin Travel came across her social media feed and she thought it could be interesting.

Three months later, she’s excelling at her job and learning more about the travel industry every day with so many aspects that go into helping clients plan their travels. She’s even going to be a part of a cruise academy with other travel agents and suppliers.

“It’s non-stop; you’re always learning,” she says. “You’ve got cruises, resorts, hotels, flights and then you’ve got to learn about all the different brands that sell those things and all of their specific packages. So, there’s never-ending learning.”

And though it was never in the cards before, she can see the travel industry as a long-term plan.

“I think it’s something I could definitely pursue,” she says.

Congrats to Ann-Marie on all the success (and enjoy that cruise!).

10/16/2026

“Everyone can do something. We just need to get the right thing to fit them.”

Through her years in the banking and hospitality industries, Hanelie has watched people of all abilities find success in inclusive workplaces.

So, when she was approached by Partners in Employment more than a decade ago in her role as general manager of the Comfort Inn in Moose Jaw, she saw an opportunity to create one of her own.

“I describe this as one big house so … I need help to run that house and everyone can do something in this big house,” she says. “Not all of us can paint. Not all of us can fix that tap that’s dripping. Not all of us can answer the phone. But we can all do something.”

Over the years, Hanelie has supported Partners in Employment and dozens of job seekers experiencing disability in many ways from hiring to informational interviews to jobs shadows and tours. She’s grateful for the support she’s had in return as Partners makes it easy to find qualified candidates and works with them on the job to ensure a smooth transition for employee and employer.

And Hanelie has worked hard to find the right fit within the Comfort Inn for anyone who joins the team, noticing that as their comfort level rises, the more and more people have space to expand their skills

“I’m so proud of them to see the growth,” she says.

Here’s to an incredible partnership between the Comfort Inn and our organization, which Hanelie notes is good for employers like her and the whole community.

“It’s important that everyone gets a spot,” she says. “All of us are built individually. We’re made differently; we’re not all cookie cut and some of us need a different spot.

“We’re just fortunate that we can do that.”

10/15/2026

Light It Up! For Inclusive Employment!
On October 15, Partners in Employment and SaskAbilities are proud to partner with MentorAbility Saskatchewan HUB for Light It Up! for NDEAM. This nationwide initiative celebrates inclusive employment and the contributions of people experiencing disability in the workplace.
Our locations will shine purple and blue, joining buildings and landmarks across Canada in a show of solidarity.
💜💙Those purple and blue lights are a reminder of why it matters: removing barriers, recognizing strengths, and creating opportunities for everyone.
📸 Spot the lights? Snap a photo and share it in the comments to show your support!
Leading Through Change.

10/15/2026

Almost 20 years ago, with the support of Partners in Employment, Jacqueline got one of the best jobs she’s ever had at the Saskatoon Funeral Home.

She loved the work, she loved her co-workers, she found a purpose in life, built her confidence, and discovered how much her friendly, empathetic nature suited her to the work. After a year there though, when she was pregnant, she made the choice to stay home and raise her children.

Fast forward to now when she’s now raising three teenagers and living in Regina, Jacqueline decided last year it was time to rejoin the workforce. There was no question in her mind that she’d go back to Partners.

“It’s just so supportive and really encouraging,” she says. “When I felt like things weren’t working out, there was always someone there … it was a great experience that I knew if I had the capabilities again, I’d go back.”

While she’d had success in the workforce before, she also wanted to go through a new vocational evaluation to see what she was physically capable of doing and to take part in pre-employment classes to rebuild her confidence. When it came time to start a job search, she was open to any kind of work, but as it happened, she found an opening as a funeral attendant with Dignity Memorial (which operates two funeral homes in Regina).

Her same calm, caring demeanour has served her well in the role again as she helps with seating, passes out memorial cards and more before, during and after services.

And she’s recently added a second part-time job child-minding at the YMCA, another ideal fit for her personality.

“I’d always known that I wanted to pursue something that was helping people, but I never knew what that looked like at a younger age,” she says. “But now I see how helpful I can be in those types of roles.”

Congrats on all the success (again) Jacquie and keep letting that caring nature shine through!

10/14/2026

“How long until I get a job?” It’s a question we get a lot as people begin Partners in Employment services.

We’d love to give you an exact timeline for when you’ll be fully employed and out on your own. But the truth is, it really changes from person to person.

So, here’s an easy one to answer: “How long will Partners in Employment be with me?” Simple: Until you don’t need us anymore.

That’s because be believe in: The Right Person for the Right Job at the Right Time with the Right Supports.

Everyone who comes through our doors goes through the career planning process to determine their goals, skills, and needed supports which helps us start a roadmap for your employment journey.

Some might start into the job search process soon after that, but for most, there’s a period of building soft skills, doing career explorations or even finding outside supports to make sure you’ve got a good foundation to make employment successful. Beyond all that, we’ll help you build your resume for the type of work you want and connect you with employers in the fields you’re interested in.

And even once you land that job, the support doesn’t stop. Job coaches will make sure the transition to work is easy for you and your new employers to make sure it’s a success for everyone.

So how long is that process? As long as it takes to make sure job seekers experiencing disability are successful.

Looking for that kind of support? Message us today to find out more!

Address

2122 Broad Street
Regina, SK
S4P1Y5

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13065222555

Website

http://www.saskabilities.ca/

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