Employer Services Consultant

Open Door Group; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

100% employer-paid benefits

Professional development fund

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Open Door Group is seeking two Employer Services Consultants to partner with local employers, helping them build sustainable workforces and create meaningful employment opportunities across the region. You will work as a trusted advisor, addressing recruitment challenges, retention, inclusive hiring, and long-term workforce resilience.

The role focuses on delivering workforce consultation, coaching, and resource navigation, with a strong emphasis on building relationships and practical solutions

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years in employer engagement, workforce development, HR, or recruitment.
• Experience building relationships with employers and delivering workshops.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with employers to understand their workforce needs and long-term goals.
• Consult with employers to identify practical workforce solutions for recruitment, onboarding, retention.
• Guide employers in inclusive and accessible recruitment practices to expand diverse talent.
• Deliver workshops, presentations, coaching, and employer learning opportunities.
• Connect employers with community resources, government programs, and funding opportunities.
• Build partnerships with community organizations and industry groups to strengthen regional development.
• Monitor labour market trends and employer feedback to inform service improvements.
• Maintain documentation and employer records for quality service delivery.

Education

Diploma in Human Resources/Business Administration/Marketing/Communications/ Career Development

Job description

Open Door Group (ODG), a mission-driven non-profit organization serving communities across Alberta and British Columbia, is seeking two Employer Services Consultant who are passionate about helping employers build strong, sustainable workforces while creating meaningful employment opportunities within their communities. This is an opportunity to work directly with employers as a trusted workforce advisor, helping them navigate recruitment challenges, strengthen retention, build inclusive workplaces, and prepare for the future of work. If you enjoy building relationships, solving workforce challenges, and connecting organizations with practical solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay range and compensation package

• Wage: $32.83 to $38.30 per hour
• Hours of Work: Part-Time: 28.8 hours per week
• Location: The primary work location is the Open Door Group office at 640 - 3rd ST S.E., Medicine Hat.

About the Role

The Employer Services Consultant serves as a strategic workforce partner to employers, helping them understand their current and future workforce needs while connecting them with practical solutions that support recruitment, retention, inclusive hiring, and long-term workforce resilience. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the Employer Services Consultant works collaboratively with employers, community partners, and internal teams to provide workforce consultation, coaching, education, and resource navigation. This role helps employers strengthen their workforce by improving recruitment practices, supporting inclusive employment, building organizational capacity, and connecting businesses with the right services, information, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

Why this role matters

• Employers play a vital role in creating thriving communities. As an Employer Consultant, you will help organizations overcome workforce challenges while expanding employment opportunities for people across the region.
• Your work will support businesses in attracting and retaining talented employees, building more inclusive workplaces, and strengthening the long-term resilience of local economies.

What you'll do

• Build trusted relationships with employers to understand their workforce needs and long-term business goals.
• Consult with employers to identify practical workforce solutions that support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce sustainability.
• Guide employers in developing inclusive and accessible recruitment practices that expand access to diverse talent.
• Deliver workshops, presentations, coaching, and employer learning opportunities that strengthen workforce capability.
• Connect employers with community resources, government programs, funding opportunities, labour market information, and workforce development initiatives.
• Build collaborative partnerships with community organizations, industry groups, and stakeholders to strengthen regional workforce development.
• Monitor labour market trends and employer feedback to identify emerging workforce opportunities and inform service improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and employer records that support quality service delivery and program accountability.

What success looks like

• Employers view Open Door Group as a trusted workforce partner and advisor.
• Businesses feel confident navigating recruitment, retention, and workforce planning challenges.
• Employers adopt more inclusive and sustainable employment practices.
• Strong community partnerships improve access to workforce resources and supports.
• Labour market insights help employers make informed workforce decisions.
• Employer services are delivered consistently, professionally, and with measurable impact.

For a full overview of responsibilities, please see the complete job description available on our careers page: Careers at Open Door Group

About the Company – Additional Information

Why Open Door Group?

Champion of Great Workplaces

• ODG proudly holds the title of one of Canada's Certified Great Places to Work, fostering a culture of compassion and authenticity.
• Join a team that values your unique contribution and believes in the boundless potential of every individual.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG is committed to offering more than just a job.
• Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow.
• This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role.
• Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
• ODG is committed to transparent, equitable, and competitive pay structures, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.
• Enjoy a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits package and an RRSP matching program.
• Your well-being matters, and we provide an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support you.
• Invest in your future with our professional development fund.
• Pursue courses, workshops, or certifications to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Community Impact

• Be part of an organization that goes beyond the conventional, providing tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities.
• Your work will directly contribute to the social and economic well-being of employers, job seekers, and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

What you bring to the position

If you meet most of the qualifications and are passionate about this work, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that career paths are not always linear. Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Career Development, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Economics, Public Administration, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent, progressively responsible experience in employer engagement, workforce development, human resources, business consulting, recruitment, economic development, employment services, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with employers to identify workforce challenges, develop practical workforce solutions, and build long-term professional relationships.
• Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, coaching, or consultation with groups or individuals.
• Experience researching and applying labour market information is considered an asset.
• Experience with Government of Alberta employment programs, employer funding initiatives, or workforce development services is considered