Inclusion Alberta’s Rotary Employment Partnership is creating life-changing job opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities while providing an untapped labour market to Alberta’s business community. The partnership has created over 950 jobs to date in diverse fields such as trades, hospitality, manufacturing, childcare, culinary, the arts and office administration. Real work for real pay.

Benjamin recently joined The Calgary Stampede Catering Team as a Porter in a casual part-time role. In this position, Benjamin works varied shifts and is responsible for setting up and tearing down event and function spaces, coordinating multiple meeting rooms, and ensuring all conference requirements are met with precision. Along with supporting operations behind the scenes, Benjamin also plays an important guest-facing role, helping to create authentic and memorable experiences for all BMO Centre and Stampede Park visitors.

“I am ready to take on any task handed to me,” says Benjamin. ” I can’t wait to meet all the bookings that come to us. I hope they have a great experience like I have.”

The Rotary Employment Partnership team is grateful to The Rotary Club of Downtown Calgary, who made the warm connection to The Calgary Stampede.

Congratulations Benjamin on your great new job, and The Calgary Stampede on your excellent new hire!

Join inclusive businesses like The Calgary Stampede to take action to open doors, build inclusive workforces, and tap into an often-overlooked talent pool. Learn more about how you can tap into a valuable labour market by becoming an inclusive employer through the Rotary Employment Partnership.