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Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work

Location: Toronto, ON

The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) promotes and supports meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. As innovators and agents of change, CCRW builds partnerships, develops skills, shares knowledge and influences attitudes. CCRW’s long term goal is for Canada to be a fully inclusive country where people with disabilities thrive in employment. CCRW accomplishes this by providing direct service to clients and businesses across Canada

The Opportunity

  • Strengthen CCRW’s processes to create a more cohesive organization, enabling the sharing of tools and resources across programs and services .
  • Scale CCRW’s operations to improve accessibility and employment opportunities throughout Canada, while increasing fee-for-service solutions to create a lasting impact on employment for both clients and businesses.

The lmpact

CCRW is now a stronger organization experiencing significant growth and increased impact. Enhanced capacity has unlocked the organization’s potential for even greater employment opportunities for people with disabilities. With the launch of its new social venture, INNoVA, CCRW is pushing the status quo to now deliver responsive services to both job seekers and employers at scale. The organization is a highly sought-after partner, with national recognition for its expertise and thought leadership. Anchored by a commitment to an impact and data-driven culture, CCRW now has a diverse funding base and more strategic partnerships in place . Leadership capabilities throughout the organization have been enhanced, resulting in greater collaboration and alignment of programs with strategic goals.

Overall, CCRW’s enhanced capacity and effectiveness is leading to significant change for disability and work in Canada:


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A number of years ago, [we] made a commitment to have CCRW ‘be known’ in the disability space as it relates to employment. We moved away from competing against other agencies toward a leadership position. Mission accomplished.”

Maureen Haan President & CEO, Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work