About Us

Employment Planning and Counselling – Peterborough was founded in 1982 by Bill O’Byrne, a pioneer in the career and employment service industry.  It was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under the name Employment Planning and Youth Career Centre (EPYC Centre) the same year, providing specialized services exclusively to youth.  This was one of the first youth employment centres in Ontario. 

In 1986, Registered Charity status was acquired and soon after, services were expanded to include all demographics, with a name change in 1996 to Employment Planning & Counselling-Peterborough.  We rebranded in 2011 as EPC which is how we are known today. 

Our Mission

At EPC, our mission is to support individuals to find meaningful employment using innovative, inclusive approaches and personalized coaching. We are committed to working with integrity, developing strong relationships with local employers and organizations, contributing to a healthy community.

Our Vision

We envision a community where every individual thrives in a job they love and every business prospers with the right talent.

Our Values

Integrity: We lead with integrity by providing high-quality services that have long-term positive impacts in the lives of those we serve and the broader community. This means we are committed to achieving results, a reflective practice, continuous learning, and improvements to our services.

Connection: When we work collaboratively, we can achieve greater impact. We value connecting together with clients, employers, staff, and community partners to nurture collaborative and cohesive relationships that strengthen the community.

Empowerment: We lead with our hearts and seek to empower our team members and the people we serve by fostering an equitable, inclusive, safe, compassionate, and hopeful environment that builds on individual and collective strengths, acknowledges courage, and opens doors to new possibilities.

Creativity: Recognizing that our work is complex, we value creativity and encourage innovative and proactive approaches to find solutions and respond to individual and community needs.

Care: With care, we develop trust among our staff, clients, employers, and the broader community. The strength of our connections is a direct result of the care demonstrated by our dedicated team in our workplace culture and the programs and services we deliver.

Board of Directors

  • Carrie Wakeford (Chair)
  • Bill O’Byrne
  • Chris Russell
  • John Dewar
  • Kaz Nesbitt
  • Mary Percy
  • Michelle Hennessey
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