Employment Services

Helping business manage a diverse workforce and meet human resource needs.A woman prepares food in a large bowl

SMD, a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the full participation and equality of people with disabilities, has provided employment services since 1957 and is highly respected in the employment field.

SMD's Employment Services links the business community with an educated and skilled segment of the population who can meet workforce needs - Manitobans with disabilities.

Our Employment Development Specialists are available to assist you with your human resource recruitment, hiring and follow-up needs.

Cost effective solutions to Human Resource Management

SMD's staff assist employers in recruiting a workforce in a cost effective manner. Employment Services can draw on a pool of skilled workers who are qualified in a variety of fields. This valuable recruiting resource can save you time and money by prescreening selected workers for your human resource needs.

A man speaks while another man listens and takes notesEmployment Services will:

  • Support your Human Resource Department in prescreening, hiring and accommodating employees with disabilities;
  • Match suitable candidates to jobs by assessing your specific workplace needs;
  • Offer information on workplace modification as required;
  • Provide disability awareness and sensitivity training for your staff;
  • Reduce your training costs through available on-the-job training and work assessment programs;
  • Provide job support if required; and
  • Monitor job placements to ensure continued success.

Proven Experience and Expertise

SMD's Employment Services has successfully assisted businesses of all sizes in hiring and retaining qualified individuals with disabilities.

Canada SafewayA woman in an electric wheelchair types on a keyboard David McClintock, Employment Coordinator "One of the many merits of the SMD Employment Program is its effectiveness in recognizing and addressing the diverse needs of both the employer and individual participants. As an employer, we greet our involvement in this program with great enthusiasm."

CIBC Sandi Kennedy, Manager, Branch Operations "Working in partnership with SMD has been a rewarding experience and has positively touched so many. It provided an opportunity for CIBC staff to increase their awareness and value of diversity. In order to make any work experience truly successful, it takes teamwork and open communication. Employers so often perceive that all accommodations' for a person with a physical disability must be expensive. That is not the case. The employee recruited through SMD has grown and developed to be a contributing member of CIBC staff."

G.D. Furniture (1999) Ltd. Edward Januszewicz, Production Manager "G.D.Furniture Management has been involved with SMD Employment Services for over 5 years. Initially, there was some reluctance on our part because of our lack of experience working with people with disabilities. However, we now utilize SMD as a main referral source for hiring staff. We have been impressed with their provision of competent and committed employees, as well as their support systems."