About us

Nearly half of Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Given that the average Canadian spends 60% of their waking hours on the job, the workplace becomes an ideal setting for healthy lifestyle education. This creates a mutually beneficial relationship between businesses looking to improve their bottom line and the health of their employees and the Canadian Cancer Society’s mission of eradicating cancers.

From 2012-2017, the Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division (CCS) and the BC Ministry of Health entered into a partnership to work together to support employers and employees in developing healthy workplaces. The resulting program was titled WellnessFits. WellnessFits was a free workplace wellness program which took an evidence-based approach to health and wellness and provided one-on-one consultation for British Columbian employers looking to create a healthier work environment for their employees.

As a result of this program and its many teachings, we have developed this Healthy Workplaces Program to provide continued direction and support for businesses looking to create healthier, more productive workplaces. As of 2018, we have been powered by iA Financial Group and are pleased to offer a means to improve employee health and to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. 

The information and resources on this website have been used by over 750 businesses in BC and Nationally. The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to be able to continue to offer healthy workplace tools through this website. 

We would also like to recognize the contribution of the development of all Take Care of Your Equipment resources from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Health Canada.

The Canadian Cancer Society thanks the Province of British Columbia for past funding and an invaluable partnership in supporting healthy workplaces.