About Us

Welcome to Volition Vocational. We are located in Penticton, BC, and serve clients throughout British Columbia, Canada. It's our calling to serve people who experience challenges in life due to health conditions, disabilities, impairments, illnesses, and injuries.

We collaborate and partner with you to assess your functioning and needs. During the process, we assist you on your journey of accessing, maintaining, or returning to career, occupational, and work activities. We provide tools that empower you to decide on and commit to taking action toward achieving your goals.

Evan Johnson is a managing owner and vocational rehabilitation consultant. His experience navigating complex trauma and high-masking neurodivergent traits inspired him to launch the company. He is an American Canadian with mixed European and Indigenous ancestry. He is a son and grandson of multiple generations of Veterans of the Armed Forces.

Evan is registered as a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional with the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals. He is a professional member of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada and CAVEWAS. He has over 25 years of experience in management, health, law, social, community, and government service occupations. He served in the line of duty as a law enforcement ranger and emergency first responder.

Evan holds a Master of Public Administration (with emphasis in Behavioral Health & Community Psychology), a Bachelor of Arts (with emphasis in Health & Social Sciences), and a Diploma in Counselling Skills. He is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada. He studied in a graduate-level Occupational Therapy program with supervised clinical fieldwork. 

If you’re searching for employment, needing support with staying in your current job, or planning to return to work or school, please consider our resources for vocational rehabilitation and counselling services. We will assist you with participating in vocational activities to achieve your personal, career, and independent living goals.

We believe our services and tools will have a positive impact on your health, independence, and quality of life. Contact us today for a free consultation and find out how we can serve you.