Career Coach/Job Coach – E6 Initiative Calgary Downtown

McBride Career Group Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellness initiatives

35-hour work week

Christmas bonus days

Summer scheduling

Early closure on long weekends

Flexible hours after 2 years ofService

Job summary

MCG Careers in Calgary Downtown is seeking a dedicated Career Coach/Job Coach to support Albertans through the E6 Initiative. You’ll assess client needs, provide employment planning and coaching, and help participants navigate barriers to employment.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a 35-hour work week, and a focus on equity, inclusion, and client-centred care. You’ll collaborate with partners and employers, maintain records, and help clients achieve their career goals within the E6

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field; CCDP designation preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering client-centered services, including assessments, individualized employment planning, coaching, and case management.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges or other barriers to employment.
• Strong knowledge and application of adult learning principles, career development theories, client-focused coaching, and holistic case management.
• Able to navigate online job boards, conduct online labour market research, use email, word processing and database software (Microsoft and Google Workspace)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building abilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to identify barriers, strengths, experience, and available resources to support individualized employment plans.
• Deliver tailored employment development activities and coaching based on each client’s unique needs.
• Maintain accurate client records, both physical and electronic, and ensure timely updates in all required databases.
• Collaborate with team members to fulfill all program and contractual requirements.
• Participate in weekly case management meetings to review and manage client progress.
• Conduct outreach to potential employers via cold calls, emails, and in-person visits to meet job placement targets.
• Motivate clients to actively seek employment and support them in achieving their career goals.

Skills

Client-centered coaching

Case management

Employment planning

Adult learning

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

CCDP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Career Coach/Job Coach – E6 Initiative Calgary Downtown

Sep 9, 2026

MCG Careers is Hiring!

Imagine working in a role that allows you to positively impact the lives of Albertans every single day. At MCG careers, we inspire individuals and change lives through innovative programs and client support.

MCG Careers has provided services to unemployed Albertans since 1989. We utilize current career development techniques to assist individuals with successful employment preparation, job placement, training on the job, workshops, and skill training programs.

MCG Careers is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our E6 Initiative team in Calgary Downtown as Career Coach/Job Coach.

What We Offer:
At MCG Careers, we recognize and celebrate the strengths of our team members by offering staff wellness initiatives, a 35-hour work week, Christmas bonus days, summer scheduling, early closure on long weekends, and flexible hours for employees with two years of service. Our dedicated staff enables us to deliver our programs with a solid commitment to our clients and provide the best service to assist all Albertans.

Who You Are:

• Community-centred and equity-focused – committed to advancing access, inclusion, and culturally-responsive services
• Collaborative relationship-builder – able to work effectively with clients, team members, community partners, and government agencies
• Adaptable and solution-oriented – able to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on client-centred care
• A strong communicator – you can tailor your approach to the individual
• A passionate educator – you bring enthusiasm and dedication to the classroom or workshop

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field; CCDP designation preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering client-centered services, including assessments, individualized employment planning, coaching, and case management.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges or other barriers to employment.
• Strong knowledge and application of adult learning principles, career development theories, client-focused coaching, and holistic case management.
• Able to navigate online job boards, conduct online labour market research, use email, word processing and database software (Microsoft and Google Workspace)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building abilities

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to identify barriers, strengths, experience, and available resources to support individualized employment plans.
• Deliver tailored employment development activities and coaching based on each client’s unique needs.
• Maintain accurate client records, both physical and electronic, and ensure timely updates in all required databases.
• Collaborate with team members to fulfill all program and contractual requirements.
• Participate in weekly case management meetings to review and manage client progress.
• Conduct outreach to potential employers via cold calls, emails, and in-person visits to meet job placement targets.
• Motivate clients to actively seek employment and support them in achieving their career goals.

About the E6 Initiative:

The E6 Initiative (Engage-Encourage-Educate-Empower-Employ-Enrich) is an innovative service that empowers individuals with mental health disabilities to engage in the labour market. Participants work closely with a dedicated job coach to develop mental health management strategies, build essential employment skills, and receive personalized job search coaching.The E6 Initiative also supports employers in inclusive hiring practices.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday