A devoted step-mum has launched a Twitter campaign to find meaningful employment for her step-son Ben, who has Down's Syndrome.
One tweeter said: "Wish I had my own restaurant to be able to do this. Heartbreaking at discrimination."
Going by the name FleaBagLady, Ben's step-mother has been tweeting big bakery chains and various famous people with the picture in hopes of finding a job for him.
If you've got any vacancies, email givebenajob@mail.com.
High-Paying Jobs That Don't Need A Degree
Long distance truck driver(01 of06)
Open Image ModalThis was "among the most advertised-for jobs in Canada last year," according to Workopolis, and it takes employers very long to fill positions. Job ads for truck drivers spend an average of 55 days online, among the longest periods for any type of position. Pays $42,000 on average. (credit:Getty)
Transit driver(02 of06)
Open Image ModalRequirements for transit jobs vary from city to city, but in Toronto, for example, you don't need a degree, just a class "G" driver's licence and a high school diploma. Starting pay ranges from $29,529 to $63,480. (credit:Getty)
Realtor(03 of06)
Open Image ModalFor this job you will need a high school diploma, a realtor training course and a licence from the province. Realtors work on commission so how much you earn depends on how much you work and how strong the real estate market is. Many realtors work only part-time, but an average realtor working full-time in Toronto earns $55,000 a year, or $52,000 a year in Vancouver. "Higher-end" realtors earn upwards of $105,000 a year. (credit:Getty)
Construction manager(04 of06)
Open Image ModalConstruction managers are responsible for the on-site operations of a construction project and typically earn around $125,000 a year. Workopolis notes that while some companies require a bachelor's degree, "it's on-the-job experience that matters most." (credit:Getty)
Welders, pipe fitters, electricians...(05 of06)
Open Image Modal...In other words, "the trades," where starting salaries can be as high as $80,000 to $100,000. The oil industry and the housing construction boom have ensured that there has been plenty of this sort of work in Canada in recent years. Workers in these areas are "in short supply," Workopolis notes, but with the collapse in oil prices, these sorts of jobs will likely be less in demand in Western Canada. So long as house prices and sales stay up, they will likely still be in demand elsewhere across the country. (credit:Getty)
Mechanics and service technicians(06 of06)
Open Image ModalMechanics typically earn $70,000 a year, but "the real money comes when you add in some business and marketing skills and open your own shop," Workopolis notes. (credit:Getty)