Workforce Development Partner (Goodwill Alberta Connect)

Employer Engagement & Job Development

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local employers to understand workforce needs and identify inclusive employment opportunities.
• Conducting outreach through phone calls emails site visits networking events and job fairs to identify job volunteer and workâexperience opportunities.
• Researching employers and labour market trends to propose customized employment solutions aligned with business needs.
• Working with employers to identify appropriate tasks assess staffing gaps and develop jobâcarved or customized roles.
• Coaching employers on inclusive hiring practices workplace accessibility and strategies to support employees with disabilities and other barriers.
• Advising employers on recruitment strategies job postings screening interviewing onboarding and retention practices.
• Supporting employers throughout the full employment lifecyclefrom recruitment and onboarding to training retention and employee growth.
• Fostering longâterm partnerships that build employer capacity for inclusive employment beyond individual placements.

Employment Support & Individual Coaching

• Supporting individuals in identifying employment goals and conducting effective job searches.
• Assisting with applications resumes cover letters interview preparation and references aligned with individual employment plans.
• Arranging and supporting interviews including attending interviews when appropriate to provide coaching and encouragement.
• Meeting individuals in community settings and offering flexible scheduling to meet participant needs.
• Maintaining professional boundaries while building supportive respectful relationships with individuals and their supports.

Program Coordination & Documentation

• Collaborating closely with Job Development Specialists and Career Connections team members to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Communicating participant progress successes and concerns with internal team members and key stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate job search activity logs and employment records.
• Completing timely and detailed documentation in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and other funderârequired systems.
• Ensuring all reporting meets program organizational and funder requirements.

Community Outreach Education & Advocacy

• Acting as a Goodwill ambassador by promoting disability inclusion and employment equity within the community.
• Encouraging employer and community acceptance of individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Delivering group workshops and presentations on employmentârelated topics.
• Supporting and participating in career fairs conferences and other employmentâfocused community events.

Other Responsibilities

• Working flexible or irregular hours as required to meet program and participant needs.
• Traveling within the community to meet with employers and participants.
• Participating in team meetings training and professional development activities.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 2 years of post-secondary education preferred.
• 1 years experience in social services sector is preferred.
• Experience supporting people with Disabilities is an asset.
• Inside/outside sales experience would be considered an asset.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Must pass a criminal record check including a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must have reliable transportation a valid class 5 drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Interest and ability to work with individuals with disabilities.
• Believes in inclusive employment.
• Ability to effectively communicate through oral and written communication and documentation.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
• Ability to empower and motivate others.
• Friendly with a professional appearance and demeanour.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office setting.
• Dress code is business casual.

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

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