Margot Merinsky
About Margot Merinsky
Margot Merinsky is a social worker with extensive experience in various roles within the field, currently employed at the BC Centre for Ability in Vancouver since 2018. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto and has worked in multiple organizations across Canada, contributing to child development and community support.
Work at BC Centre for Ability
Margot Merinsky has been employed at the BC Centre for Ability as a Social Worker since 2018. In this role, she provides support and services to individuals and families, focusing on enhancing their quality of life. Her tenure at this organization spans six years, during which she has contributed to various programs aimed at assisting clients with developmental disabilities.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position, Margot Merinsky worked at KidsAbility Centre for Child Development as a Social Worker for eight months in 2017 to 2018. She also has experience at BC Centre for Ability, where she served as a Social Worker from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she held roles such as Residential Camp Coordinator at the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta-Calgary Chapter and Community Inclusion Support Worker at Hollyburn Family Services.
Education and Expertise
Margot Merinsky holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from The University of British Columbia between 2012 and 2014, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Victoria from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in social work practices and theories.
Internship and Early Career
In 2014, Margot Merinsky completed a three-month internship as a Social Work Intern at BC Centre for Ability. This role marked the beginning of her professional journey in social work. Additionally, she worked as an Individual and Family Therapist Intern at East Metro Youth Services from 2016 to 2017, where she gained valuable experience in therapeutic practices.