Who We Are

Jan Morton

Why I like to work here: “I like working for the Skills Centre because we’re involved in community development at many levels.”

Michelle Cherot

Why I like to work here: “I like working at the Skills Centre because it is an innovative and progressive organization.”

Carol Corbett

Why I like to work here:  “I love working at the Skills Centre because I know that I will learn something new every day, and that there will always be someone there to share a laugh or a tear with.”

Gail Hall

Why I like to work here: “I like working at the Skills Centre because I like the staff and the fact that we are trusted to do our jobs, not micro managed!”

Mary Lynn Manwell

Why I like to work here:  “I like working at the Skills Centre because I always receive support and encouragement; on the job, and at play!”

Denise Robson

Why I like to work here: “I like working at the Skills Centre because I am continuously challenged to find the extraordinary in things and circumstances that may appear ordinary.”

Rhonda Conn

Why I like to work here: “I love working at the Skills Centre because it allows me to explore these sides of myself (compassion, fun and creativity) while working with a wonderful team of people.”

Art Harrison

Why I like to work here: “I like working at the Skills Centre because it gives me a chance to get to know a wide variety of people from our community.”

Cheryl Gnyp

Why I like to work here:  "I like working at the Skills Centre because between the opportunities to grow, the flexibility, and the fun we have here . . . . it just doesn’t seem like work!”

Jos Sharp

Why I like to work here:  “I would say I like working at the Skills Centre because I feel welcome here to give the best I have got.”

Kayla Molnar

Why I like to work here: “I like working at the Skills Centre because I work with fun, supportive staff, and every day presents new challenges!”

Megan Olsen

Why I like to work here:  “I am proud to be a Skills Centre employee because the Skills Centre helps direct individuals in our community to a better life!”

Karina Allis

Why I like working here;  I love the whole concept of Person Centered Plans, and as such  I have always enjoyed helping people to draw out their aspirations for their future and then  to guide the process of turning dreams into goals with  achievable, attainable steps.  I believe this is a very empowering process. 

Jaime Malcolm

Why I like working here: As someone who is fairly new to the area, my job gives me a sense of connection to the community.  Every day is full of variety, so I am always learning something new from the staff and clients of The Skills Centre.

Emily Zahn
Employment Counsellor
Adventurous, problem-solver, organized
 
Why I like working at the Skills Centre: Every day presents new challenges so you’re always on your toes and thinking of new ways to help out clients and the organization.

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Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day

Don’t ever expect anyone to 100 percent commit themselves to supporting a project, a direction or a practice unless they had input into creating it.

Susan Heathfield

Mapping Your Future

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Training

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