Register Now For 2026 AGM and Conference
Registration is now open for this year’s AGM and Conference, Leading for Change, taking place at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel from October 14-16. This year’s conference features a range of professional development topics, including artificial intelligence and the law, conflict resolution, working with First Nations communities, and more. Certain sessions can only accommodate a limited number of participants so early registration will secure your spot. The conference will also feature our 11th annual Community Social Services Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Telus. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of four new individuals and sharing their stories of impact with you on October 15.
Early bird preferential rates will be available until 5pm on August 14 and registrations can be completed here. If you have any conference-related questions, please e-mail Doris Sun, Director of Communications, at: dsun@cssea.bc.ca.
2026 Compensation and Employee Turnover Report
The 2026 Compensation and Employee Turnover Report is now due and if you have not yet submitted your report, we ask that you do so as soon as possible, as timely submission is essential to ensuring we have the most current and accurate data. CSSEA is working closely with funders to provide information and costing to support the distribution of funding across the sector. Your report plays a critical role in informing this process and your prompt submission is appreciated. If you have any questions about report completion, please contact research@cssea.bc.ca.
NIDMAR and CSSEA Joint Project - Funding Deadline Extended
Members are advised that funding for disability management (DM) and return-to-work programs (RTW) is still available as part of our joint pilot project with the National Institute of Disability Management and Research.
We encourage interested members to learn about the following funding opportunities:
- Workplace Disability Management Assessment (WDMA)
Participating organizations receive a confidential assessment report that identifies current strengths, gaps and recommendations they can use to enhance DM/RTW in their workplace. The application form can be found here.
Please note that remaining funding is for BC workplaces across all industries and that applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are committed. If you have questions about the project please contact Steve Inouye, NIDMAR Director, Program Assessments, at: 778.421.0821, Ext. 218 and or via e-mail at: steve.inouye@nidmar.ca
Get Featured in CSSEA’s 2026 Annual Report
As CSSEA begins work on its 2026 Annual Report, we once again invite members to send photos from their agencies over the past year for potential inclusion. Images that showcase agency events, team members out in community, with individuals served, and the like, will be gratefully accepted. We ask that everyone pictured in your submitted photos consent to their image(s) being published online and in print. Please e-mail your photos to Doris Sun, Director of Communications, at dsun@cssea.bc.ca. by July 31.
Summer Greetings
As members are now starting to take some well-earned time away, we send our best wishes for a safe, restful and enjoyable summer. Whether your plans include travel, spending time with loved ones or simply enjoying a slower pace, we hope you have time to rest and recharge, and return with renewed energy.