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Join Specialisterne’s Talent Pool: General Application

Do you self-identify as autistic or neurodivergent? Have you experienced barriers to finding or maintaining employment? Specialisterne North America works with businesses in Canada and the US to hire neurodivergent employees for employment opportunities across numerous industries and sectors.

Please complete this brief application to join our growing talent pool. The information you share in your application will help us to learn more about your skills and background, as well as the type of work environments that may be the best fit for you.

Specialisterne works with individuals who self-identify as autistic or otherwise neurodivergent. For Specialisterne, this includes self-identification with one or more of the following:

• Autism (including Asperger’s and PDD-NOS)
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Learning Disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

This application should only be completed by those who identify with the description above. If you have any questions about eligibility for our services or would like to learn more about our processes, please send an email to talent.ca@specialisterne.com .

What’s Next?

Here’s what you can expect after joining Specialisterne’s Talent Pool:

• Specialisterne will email you when there are new opportunities available. We post new opportunities that we get from our employer partners on a continual basis.
• When you see a role that interests you, apply for the role, and a member of the Specialisterne Talent Acquisition team will review your application.
• As part of our talent pool, you will gain access to IBM SkillsBuild and all their STEM job skills training at no cost.
• Additionally, Specialisterne hosts various social and educational virtual events throughout the year which you will be invited to participate in, and you will also receive access to our monthly talent newsletter.

**Beware of scams and fraudulent job postings. Specialisterne only accepts applications through our careers page at https://specialisterne.applytojob.com/apply**

Which of the following labels or identities do you identify with? Select all that apply to you. * Autism (includes Asperger’s and PDD-NOS) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Learning Disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia) Intellectual Disability Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Tourette Syndrome I do not identify as being neurodivergent Other, please describe below

If you chose other to the above question, please specify here.

Have you received a diagnosis from a physician or other medical professional? This information will not be shared outside of Specialisterne without your consent.

Please note that a formal diagnosis is not required to apply to Specialisterne.*

Please identify the barriers you have experienced in finding or keeping a job. You may select from the list below and/or describe other barriers not listed.* I don’t have a resume or my resume has gaps (such as few or no paid work experiences). When I have had job interviews, I have not been selected for the job I am under-employed and am not able to apply my skills, education or experience in current or previous jobs. I experience barriers in maintaining employment long-term. I have not experienced any barriers to employment Other, please describe below

If you chose other above, please describe here

Employees who are hired through a Specialisterne Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative receive practical guidance and support from a Specialisterne Workplace Support Manager for their first 3 months on the job. This guidance and support is individualized to meet the unique needs of new employees and their workplace.

Please confirm that you are open to meeting regularly with a Workplace Support Manager (“coach”) from Specialisterne during your first 3 months on the job.*

In what areas, if any, do you think you may benefit from workplace guidance and support?* Communicating Interacting socially Understanding/processing information Staying organized Staying focused Remembering information Managing time, meeting deadlines The physical work environment Working on a team Managing and expressing emotions Managing anxiety and stress Other, please describe below

If you chose other above, please describe here

What best describes your current situation? (check all that apply)* Unemployed Underemployed Employed Self-Employed Currently Studying

If you are unemployed, what do you feel are the main reasons? (check all that apply)* Few suitable job opportunities available Challenges related to the resume or interview process Challenges related to the workplace environment Lack of needed skills or experience Other, please describe

If you chose other above, please describe here

If you are currently employed, what is the reason you are seeking another job?

If you are currently studying, what month and year do you expect to graduate?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?*

Name of the College or University or other Learning Institute*

What was your area of study?* Accounting (or related field) Business Communications Computer Science (or related field) Education Engineering Fine Arts Foreign Language Law Liberal Arts Marketing Math Science Technology Other, please describe

If you chose other above, please describe here

Have you applied for a job through Specialisterne previously?*

If YES, when did you apply? (Month/Year)

Select the career area(s) you interested in working in? (Do not select more than three occupations)* Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Business Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Other, please describe

If you chose other above, please describe here

If you have experience working or studying in engineering, please tell us what type of engineering your experience is in: Civil Mechanical Computer Chemical Electrical Other, please describe

If you chose other above, please describe here

We often partner with businesses who are hiring for jobs that require specific technical skills. Do you have experience (academic or professional) in the following areas? (select all that apply)* Java Python SQL Excel Tableau/Power BI C# .NET HTML None of the above, but willing to learn

If you know, please list any example titles of jobs you would like to do:

How many hours per week are you willing to work?*

What is the maximum time you would be willing to commute to work on a daily basis?*

What days of the week are you available to work?* Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

I am willing to work (click all that apply):* In-person (in the workplace all the time) Remote (outside the office all the time) Hybrid (any combination of remote and in-person)

What languages do you speak? Please indicate primary and secondary languages in your response if you speak more than one language.*

Are you authorized to work lawfully in Canada?/US?*

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?*

How did you hear about our recruitment for these current opportunities?*

If you chose College, University, or Online Boot Camp in the above question, please indicate the name below:

What is your vaccination status for COVID-19? * (There are vaccination requirements to go into the office or client sites; accommodations are available for those who medically cannot be vaccinated)*

Specialisterne Canada’s Commitment to Justice, Anti racism, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Specialisterne is committed to supporting our employer partners in achieving employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from women, racialized persons, Aboriginal/Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

Employment Equity Questions are entirely voluntary. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used in connection with any employment decisions. Aggregated data from questions will only be used internally to support Specialisterne’s continued efforts to reach diverse groups.

We encourage applications from all eligible candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. I have read the above statement

What gender identity do you identify with?

Gender identity refers to a person’s internal and individual experience of gender, and their sense of being a woman, a man, both, neither or anywhere along the gender spectrum.

If you selected "Not Listed" above, please specify.

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

A person with a disability refers to persons who experience a difference in their body and the way it functions which impacts the person’s ability to do daily activities and participate in their community. A disability is experienced when there is a mismatch between the characteristics of a person and the characteristics of their environment. Disabilities can be both apparent and non-apparent.

Do you identify as a racialized person?

“Racialized persons” refers to persons who have experienced barriers due to historical and contemporary racial prejudices.

Do you identify as a person of colour?

A person of colour refers to persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour

Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

“Indigenous persons” refers to the original peoples of Turtle Island (North America) and their descendants, and includes persons who identify as First Nations (status or non status), Inuit and/or Métis, or a beneficiary under a treaty included in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

I require an accommodation to support me in my application to Specialisterne. If Yes, please specify.

Are you interested in any of our current job opportunities? If so, please indicate which company and role you are interested in: