On Site Placement

Non-profit, charitable agency that support individuals experiencing ongoing medical conditions or disabilities to secure and maintain employment.

Our Vision

To be a highly recognized Employment Agency Social Enterprise that promotes the inclusion of individuals facing barriers as valued participants in the workforce.

Our Mission

Creating employment placement opportunities by matching the skills and abilities of individuals to contribute in a meaningful way to the success of our business community partners.

On Site Placement was founded in 1981 by Donna Garvin and Helena Burke. Together, they realized the need for more support for people with ongoing medical conditions and disabilities. Recognizing the gap between hardworking individuals with disabilities and employers willing to support them, we aim to bridge the gap and provide on-site employment supports.

We are indebted to the leadership of Helena and Donna, who envisioned a future where all citizens participate fully in society. Beginning as a handful of individuals working with limited resources, OSP has flourished and is serving well over 300 clients each year.

In 2001, we became a charitable organization under the Societies Act as “On Site Placement Services Association.”

In 2008, as an initiative program with the Alberta Government OSP started a temporary employment agency. The agency has continued to operate providing employment opportunities to individuals who are unable to maintain permanent employment. Local businesses contract OSP to meet their temporary employment gaps. These opportunities allow both employee and employer to become connected in our community. The agency has also allowed many workers to develop both the confidence and stamina to pursue permanent employment.

 The OSP difference

We listen to our clients and customers to identify their strengths and needs, then create an employment match that fits.

 OSP offers permanent and temporary employment services to individuals; with barriers to work as well as to employers who are looking to broaden their inclusive hiring practices.