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CEO Update - May 2026

May 05, 2026 11:18 AM

Today, and every day, we recognize Red Dress Day as a time to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S+) People. The red dress has become a powerful symbol of the lives lost and the ongoing impacts of violence rooted in colonialism, systemic inequities and discrimination. We acknowledge the importance of listening, learning and

Tentative Agreements Reached in Community Social Services Sector

Apr 24, 2026 9:54 AM

CSSEA is pleased to announce that our Employer Bargaining Committee and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) have reached tentative agreements for all three of its membership divisions, the culmination of nearly one year of negotiations and after an intensive series of meetings over the past several weeks.

Final Week to Submit Awards of Excellence Nominations

Apr 13, 2026 11:19 AM

Members and Associates are reminded that Community Social Services Awards of Excellence nominations are due this week, by 5pm on April 17, so now is the time to

CEO Update - March 2026

Mar 18, 2026 11:29 AM

The month of March is recognized as Community Social Services Awareness month and I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize those working in this sector, tirelessly serving vulnerable British

Now Accepting Awards of Excellence Nominations

Mar 09, 2026 9:31 AM

CSSEA is now accepting nominations for our 11th Community Social Services Awards of Excellence, sponsored by TELUS. The awards have, since 2015, honoured dozens of exceptional individuals who excel at delivering vital services to vulnerable individuals in BC. Anyone can submit a nomination

2026 Compensation And Employee Turnover Report Form

Now Available


The 2026 Report Form can be found here. The due date for completion is June 30, 2026.
 

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Register for CSSEA's Online Learning Hub

The online learning hub provides leaders and managers with valuable training on labour relations and other leadership topics. These training modules are customized for community social services employers and were developed by CSSEA staff, in collaboration with the EQ Development Group. The modules are about one hour each. They are designed to be self-directed and completed at each learner’s own pace. The CSSEA modules are free of charge until June 2025 and the EQ Development modules are currently offered at a discounted price.

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