About Us
within their communities.
We work together to build awareness of ability, helping individuals realize their personal potential and employment goals. CAVEWAS is the only specialty Society under the umbrella of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada.
Vocational Rehabilitation is a highly sophisticated profession, grounded by a belief in the dignity and worth of all people and delivered by experts requiring unique multidisciplinary skills, experience, education and training who assist persons with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive and emotional impairments and health conditions to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining or returning to employment, to a position in the community and / or to quality of life. Vocational Rehabilitation is a dynamic process consisting of a series of actions and activities that follow a logical, sequential progression of services related to the total needs of a person with a disability or disadvantage. The process begins with a referral and ends with the successful placement of the individual in employment.
CAVEWAS Values
CAVEWAS values are the foundation of who we are and how we practice. CAVEWAS adopts the VRA’s current values. We are:
- Trustworthy
- Honest
- Consistent / fair
- Reliable / dependable / accessible
- Professional (qualified, proficient, reputable, principled)
- Excellent in service delivery
- Transparent / Accountable
- Innovative
- Advocates for the Profession, the Professional, and our Values
Click here to read our Code of Ethics.
CAVEWAS represents a unique professional practice and has successfully established the essential components to make Vocational Assessment, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment a profession in Canada.
CAVEWAS History
The Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Society (CAVEWAS), was initially incorporated in June 1989, under Federal government charter. In 1999 CAVEWAS amalgamated as a member society with the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA Canada).
Our Objectives Are:
- To promote, improve, develop and advance the field of vocational evaluation and work adjustment training;
- To assist professionals to help people who are experiencing employment related problems especially those that are physical, emotional, intellectual and environmental;
- To develop human resources through vocational evaluation and work adjustment;
- To create a network to communicate developments in the professions of vocational evaluation and work adjustment;
- To promote research and development in vocational assessment and work adjustment training, and to obtain the support of the public, governmental and educational resources;
- To better communicate the role, services and value of vocational evaluation and work adjustment in the rehabilitation field;
- To promote professional development programs in vocational evaluation and work adjustment;
- To enter into any arrangements with any authority; municipal, provincial or federal, which may seem conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Association and to obtain from any such authority any rights, privileges and concessions;
- To receive any monies or property by way of dues, donations or otherwise and to hold and expand the same to further the objects of the Corporation;
- To invest monies of the Corporation not immediately required for the purposes of the Association.
Why Join CAVEWAS?
Advance Your Career
Gain recognized designations like CCVE & RVP to boost your credibility.
Level Up Your Skills
Access top-tier training, webinars, and resources tailored for vocational professionals.
Expand Your Network
Connect with industry leaders, peers, and experts in vocational assessment, vocational evaluation, work adjustment and job development/placement.
Get Exclusive Support
Benefit from advocacy, guidance, insurance, and research to support your career.
Student Perks
Free membership, scholarships, and conference access to jumpstart your future.
Join today and be part of Canada’s leading vocational assessment, evaluation, work adjustment and job placement/development community!