About INEO...


Company History

INEO Employment Counselling Inc (DBA: INEO Employment Services) was founded in November 1998 and Incorporated in February 1999, by Mike Roberts and Terry Deakin. INEO was created to facilitate a Services Canada pilot project, the Job Coach/Mentor Program. The pilot project ended in July 2000 at which time Mike Roberts sold his share of the company to Terry who remains the only shareholder. Terry took on a subcontract with West Coast Group International Consultants Inc. in July 2000 and has evolved the business steadily since then.

The name INEO is a Latin word that means "new beginnings", and the heron, which is used as a logo, in the First Nation's culture, symbolizes "taking small steps to reach a goal."


Company Information

INEO is an SME (Small to Medium-sized Enterprises) with full-time employees and Terry Deakin. INEO works to support individuals and businesses in sustainable growth. INEO is a diverse company facilitating Provincial Ministry sponsored programs that provide career/vocational counselling, job search support and community support to youth and adults. INEO provides a fee for service to individuals, groups, and/or businesses requiring assistance with employment, or business/human resource opportunities. INEO also provides Vocational Rehabilitation services and to complete ICBC Business Feasibility Studies for WCB. Fee for service includes:

  • career/vocational counselling
  • business consulting
  • job search and human resource support
  • advocacy and referrals to other agencies/programs
  • workshop facilitation

INEO provides services in partnership with the following:

  • West Coast Group International Consultants Ltd (WCG)
  • the Ministry of Children and Families, Youth Probation Service to provide the Community Work Service program (CWS)
  • the Ministry of Social Development to provide the Administration of Benefits program.

INEO currently owns and resides on commercial property at 4908 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V7. The main floor of the building is home to the many programs and services offered by INEO, and houses eight offices, a waiting area, computer stations/resource area, a group room, staff room and a large storage area. The second floor houses two group rooms, CEO and Financial Management offices. The location is part of the Port Alberni 'uptown' core, highly visible and easily accessed by foot, vehicle or public transit. The main floor is wheelchair accessible.