At our core, we are an organization about people. From the clients and employers that we work with to the amazing people who work here, from our tireless community partners to our generous funders, we are dedicated to building genuine and collaborative relationships that support meaningful work for everyone.
Our Mission
Fostering well-being for all by opening doors to sustainable and meaningful employment.
Our Vision
A world where all people have access to opportunities that give them purpose, prosperity, and belonging.
Our Values
Customer Experience
A customer’s entire journey with ODG, is considered and met with a high standard of quality and care.
Every department. Every position.
Impact Through Results
We optimize our efforts by using impact as a guiding principle.
We understand that being accountable in matching our actions to our words will have the greatest impact.
Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
To sustainably deliver on our mission, we must constantly examine and evolve.
As a service provider and as an employer.
Our Guiding Principles
Strengths - Based
All individuals bring value and have the ability to succeed.
We are stronger together as a diverse team.
We recognize what our core competencies are and build partnerships to fill in the gaps.
Informed Work
We use data and evidence to plan, make decisions, and support ongoing learning and improvements.
We include input from the people impacted by our efforts.
Courage
We acknowledge the courage it takes to show up, to give and receive feedback, to be vulnerable and grow.
Our Code of Ethics & Conduct
We, the Board of Directors and employees of Open Door Group, are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct that reflect:
- Belief and Commitment in the organization’s Mission and Vision of supporting all individuals to succeed in achieving their economic and personal success.
- Respect and compassion for all individuals including:
- Understanding and being sensitive to the needs of others.
- Treating every person with respect and compassion.
- Respecting the dignity, diversity, and human rights of all individuals
- Personal and Professional Integrity including:
- Practicing the highest standards of honesty and integrity
- Recognizing professional boundaries, limitations, and competencies
- Representing themselves, their qualifications, and their experiences accurately.
- Avoiding Conflict of Interests.
- Protecting confidential information and sharing only when legally obligated.
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Acting in such a way to maintain Open Door Group’s trust.
- Excellence:
- Continually seeking to improve the quality of programs and services to ODG customers.
- Acquiring, preserving, and sharing knowledge and information as appropriate.
- Being accountable to our customers for achieving timely and effective results.
- Teamwork including:
- Fostering a working environment that promotes teamwork, learning and innovation.
- Continually seeking to improve one’s own professional growth and development.
Our History
Our story began in 1976, when a small group of passionate volunteers in Vancouver started offering woodworking and sewing workshops to people living with mental health challenges, driven by the belief that everyone can and wants to participate in their community through meaningful work.
Today, Open Door Group is a CARF-accredited, not-for-profit organization and registered charity, committed to the belief that everyone has the ability to succeed. We provide employment services across Canada, helping individuals prepare for, find, and retain meaningful employment. Additionally, we offer mental health, wellness, vocational, and community connection programs in Vancouver and Kamloops, supporting over 8,000 individuals annually who are facing mental health challenges. Our personalized and tailored services are designed to support everyone who comes through our doors in building resilience, confidence, and well-being.
At our core, Open Door Group remains an organization about people and relationships. Within the communities we serve, you will find us connecting with clients, families, the business community, other service providers, and all levels of government. We are proud to have strong, collaborative partnerships with thousands of service organizations and businesses to connect job seekers with meaningful work and help hiring employers tap into untapped talent pools.
Connect with us or join our team today to create a meaningful and lasting impact in our community!