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We are a multi-employer association, accountable to balance the interests of member agencies and government to achieve our mandate.

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Essential Service Database Now Live!

This Essential Services Database assists employers in carrying out their essential services planning responsibilities, negotiations with their union(s), and the ultimate creation of a standardized agreement

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We value the work of our member agencies and recognize the contribution members make to their communities and the people they serve.

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CEO Update - March 2025

Mar 24, 2025 1:02 PM

The month of March is recognized as Community Social Services Awareness month and I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those working in this sector for your tireless efforts in serving vulnerable

Populating Essential Services Database

Mar 12, 2025 3:00 PM

The Community Social Services sector is designated as an essential service by the Labour Relations Code because the services provided are necessary or essential to prevent immediate and serious danger to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of British Columbia. For either party, employers or unions, to engage in job action, essential services

Provincial Government Hiring Pause

Mar 04, 2025 2:57 PM

On February 25, 2025, the Crown Agencies Secretariat (CAS) sent this email and Ministry of Finance memo to public sector organizations. CSSEA is sharing this communication for broad sectoral awareness and to provide additional context from PSEC.

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence in Community Social Services!

Mar 03, 2025 9:56 AM

The Community Social Services Awards of Excellence will be celebrating its milestone 10-year anniversary in 2025 and we invite members to be a part of this historic year by nominating an outstanding individual to be recognized.

Essential Services Planning for 2025 Bargaining

Feb 24, 2025 9:04 AM

Nominate an Outstanding Individual for This Year's Awards of Excellence!

For 10 years, the BC Community Social Services Awards of Excellence have honoured the extraordinary individuals and organizations dedicated to making a difference in our communities. From frontline workers to visionary leaders, these awards recognize the passion, resilience and innovation that define our sector.

As we mark this milestone annversary, we invite you to submit a nomination to recognize an extraordinary individual working in our sector. Nominations will be accepted from March 3 to April 11, 2025.

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2025 Compensation And Employee Turnover Report Form

Now Available

The 2025 Report Form can be found here.

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Register for CSSEA's Online Learning Hub

The online learning hub provides leaders and managers with valuable training on labour relations and other leadership topics. These training modules are customized for community social services employers and were developed by CSSEA staff, in collaboration with the EQ Development Group. The modules are about one hour each. They are designed to be self-directed and completed at each learner’s own pace. The CSSEA modules are free of charge until June 2025 and the EQ Development modules are currently offered at a discounted price.

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