Options Employment Outreach Inc.

Options Employment Outreach Inc. We are a not-for-profit agency that provides employment counseling for people with disabilities and also helping with Post-Secondary education

Options Employment Outreach Inc is a not-for-profit organization that provides employment counselling services to persons with disabilities in the greater Saint John area. We work one on one with individuals who have physical disabilities, mental health disabilities, learning disabilities with multiple barriers, low vision, Autism level I, and the Deaf and hard of hearing. Options is funded by the Province of New Brunswick's Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour.

A big thank you to Key Industries Inc. for welcoming the Options team for a tour of your incredible facility!We truly a...
11/03/2025

A big thank you to Key Industries Inc. for welcoming the Options team for a tour of your incredible facility!

We truly appreciated the opportunity to explore your employment program classrooms and learn more about the impactful Bridge Program. It was inspiring to see the dedication and innovation behind the work you do to support individuals on their employment journey.

We want to extend a big thank you to the Squire, a national organization empowering Canadians with disabilities through...
10/31/2025

We want to extend a big thank you to the Squire, a national organization empowering Canadians with disabilities through technology, employment, and innovation, for joining us last week for a refresher session with Nadine. 💙

It was a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and strengthen how we support individuals in our community.

Our team recently met with Inclusion NB to collaborate on ways to support individuals with disabilities in finding meani...
10/26/2025

Our team recently met with Inclusion NB to collaborate on ways to support individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment and opportunities within our community.

We’re grateful for the chance to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our shared commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment right here at home.

Together, we’re creating pathways for everyone to thrive.

Last week, our team had the pleasure of meeting with Shannon Merrifield, CEO of The Saint John Region Chamber , to share...
10/24/2025

Last week, our team had the pleasure of meeting with Shannon Merrifield, CEO of The Saint John Region Chamber , to share more about how we support people with disabilities in our community.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to connect and talk about the importance of inclusion and accessibility in our local workforce. Together, we can continue building a community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Options would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Heather at NBDHHS for today’s insightful training session.We truly...
10/21/2025

Options would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Heather at NBDHHS for today’s insightful training session.

We truly appreciated learning more about the services you provide and the recent changes that have been made to better support individuals in our community.

Thank you again for your time and dedication to improving services across the province!

Options staff were proud to attend Sasha MacKenzie’s 20-Year Work Anniversary celebration at The Work Room at Simonds Hi...
10/20/2025

Options staff were proud to attend Sasha MacKenzie’s 20-Year Work Anniversary celebration at The Work Room at Simonds High.

The Work Room is a valued community partner, and we’re especially grateful for the incredible work of Sherry, Theresa, and Sasha—whose commitment to students and the community is truly second to none.

A special shoutout to Sasha, a former Options client and a true success story. Congratulations on this amazing milestone! 👏

Options was proud to be on hand for the Saint John Learning Exchange exciting announcement last week. This new initiati...
10/20/2025

Options was proud to be on hand for the Saint John Learning Exchange exciting announcement last week.

This new initiative will strengthen support for NEET youth (not in education, employment, or training) in our community—expanding opportunities across four key pillars: Education, Employment, Trades, and Health.

We wish our partners every success as they launch this important work alongside the Teen Resource Centre, BCAPI, the Saint John Construction Association, the Greater Saint John Community Foundation, and Family Plus Life Solutions.

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and eq...
10/16/2025

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and equity in the workplace.

Did you know that one in five working-age Canadians in the labour force experiences some form of disability? That’s 21% of the workforce — or 3.2 million workers.

At Options, we’re committed to supporting workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, succeed, and belong.

Sources:
Statistics Canada. Labour force status of persons with and without disabilities aged 15 years and over, by age group and gender. Released March 28, 2024.

Cold and flu season is here! 🤧To help keep everyone healthy, we ask that clients who are feeling unwell please wear a ma...
10/14/2025

Cold and flu season is here! 🤧

To help keep everyone healthy, we ask that clients who are feeling unwell please wear a mask during their appointment (masks are available at our office).

If you’re not able to attend or would like to join another way, please reach out to make alternate arrangements.

Thank you for your understanding and care for our team and community.

🌟 Welcome, Ann Quigley! 🌟We’re excited to welcome Ann Quigley to the team as she steps in to cover Lindsay’s maternity l...
10/10/2025

🌟 Welcome, Ann Quigley! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Ann Quigley to the team as she steps in to cover Lindsay’s maternity leave.

Ann Quigley has over 20 years of advocating and working with people with barriers to employment to acquire skills to succeed in the workplace. She also has worked in various sectors including self-employment, retail, manual labor, food service; so she understands what it is like to work in other industries. With a double major in linguistics and philosophy combined with a focus in sociology and ethics, Ann yearns to understand others’ perspectives then develop strategies to solve issues to reveal opportunities. She is dependable, curious, and enjoys working in collaboration with others to find solutions. Understanding situations, defining issues, and connecting ideas in a ‘big picture’ way are her strengths.

Ann also enjoys kayaking, exploring the world near and far, creating artwork, writing, jazz music and culture studies.

Welcome aboard, Ann — we’re so happy to have you on the team! 🙌

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28 Richmond Street, Suite 304
Saint John, NB
E2L 3B2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

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Options Employment Outreach Inc is a leader in employment counselling for those with disabilities in Greater Saint John. Specializing in services for:

Mobility Mental Health Deaf & Hard of Hearing Blind & Low Vision Learning Disabilities Autism

Options offers a full range of employment counselling services including assistance with resume, cover letters, and mock interviews. Options also has a range of unique services including:

Access to funding for accommodations, assistive technology, and wage subsidies. Individualized planning for each client that could include work with community partners to ensure full support. Information and registration for FREE training opportunities offered in the community. Access to labour market research, employment trends, and employer information. Assistance in every step of the way for those moving into post-secondary, including help completing student loans (and Canada Study Grants), meetings with learning strategists, and job search for both summer jobs and jobs after graduation. Free access to the Client Corner, a fully accessible office for clients to use as a place for a job search and research specific to employment or post-secondary education.