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Overview EOSD Events Mentorship Program Student Resources

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Registration required:
  • Managers/supervisors, register your students for the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) by completing the registration form.
  • New! Students can register themselves for the EOSD.

Please note that EOSD events are only open to students with disabilities.

May 2023

Date Time Event Name Description Location Link to participate
May 31, 2023 1:00 - 4:15 p.m. (EST) Start Your Term with GC Students GC Students and The Federal Youth Network (FYN) are pleased to invite you to the 2023 Summer Start Term event that brings together all Government of Canada (GoC) students. This session, entitled "Start Your Term With GC Students", will inform you about onboarding tools, your employment conditions and the multitude of resources to take advantage of your student contract, such as networking. Virtual (MS Teams) This event has already taken place.

June 2023

Date Time Event Name Description Location Link to participate
June 14, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) EOSD Summer Welcome Event EOSD Welcoming Event

An opening event for all EOSD participants. Students will receive an overview of planned events and learn about the mentoring program and post-graduate employment opportunities. The event will include a keynote speech from the Deputy Minister Champion for Federal Employees with Disabilities, Tina Namiesniowski. You will also get the opportunity to hear a testimonial from Mégan Le Stum about their experience in the EOSD program.

**If you wish to ask Tina or Mégan a question during the event, you are welcome to submit your question to our team in advance.


*This event has already taken place. Please refer to the links below to access the materials that were shared :

-Presentation - EOSD Welcome Event - June 14, 2023 (BIL).pptx

-Transcript - EOSD Welcome Event - June 14, 2023.docx

Virtual (MS Teams) This event has already taken place.
June 27, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) Presentation on AAACT Lending Library & GoC Workplace Accessibility Passport This activity will be an opportunity to learn about two accommodation supports services available to students with disabilities who work for the GoC. Virtual (MS Teams) This event has already taken place.

July 2023

Date Time Event Name Description Location Link to participate
July 11, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) Mentorship Session: Panel Discussion on Navigating the Conversation on Accommodations This event will include three EOSD mentors answering questions in a panel discussion format. Discussions will focus on understanding the Duty to Accommodate and the workplace accommodation process, most common types of accommodations and how they can help and tips and tricks for requesting accommodations and speaking to your manager. Virtual (MS Teams) This event has already taken place.
July 25, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) Mentorship Session: One-on-One Speed Matching This event will use breakout rooms to match students with mentors, who are current public servants with lived experience having a disability, in smaller group sessions. Students will have the time to ask questions and build personal connections. Virtual (MS Teams) Register to Receive Link

August 2023Clik

Date Time Event Name Description Location Link to participate
August 15, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EST) EOSD Summer Closing Event The last summer event specifically for EOSD participants where they will learn how to apply for government jobs and the different career paths available, become familiar with the Virtual Door to Talent with Disabilities’ Graduate Inventory and how to be included, and learn about continued mentorship opportunities. Virtual (MS Teams) Click Here to Join

Contact Us

For additional information on EOSD, contact the Public Service Commission’s Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Expertise.