Employment Coordinator

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) invites applications for an Employment Coordinator at Indigenous Healing Lodge in Edmonton, AB. The role supports residents with job readiness, prepares them for employment, and collaborates with employers to secure and sustain work placements.

The ideal candidate has deep Indigenous knowledge, understands historic trauma, and can manage client plans in a team setting. A valid Alberta driver’s license and clear checks are required.

Qualifications

• Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language familiarity.
• Understanding historic trauma and colonial impacts.
• Proficiency with computers and information technology.
• Knowledge of Child and Family Services, justice, courts, housing and income supports is an asset.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication; dependable and confidential.
• Willingness to learn NCSA Resiliency Model.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with industry on behalf of clients and the program to enhance employment.
• Provide pre-employment supports such as resume writing and interview prep.
• Case management with team members involved in client plans.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR

Indigenous Healing Lodge

Full-time – Edmonton, Alberta

Closing date: October 5, 2026

Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination.

Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) is committed to providing culturally relevant and holistic support services for/in our Indigenous Healing Lodge, supporting residents and staff. The Employment Coordinator will support residents in job readiness, work with employers to ensure the success of individuals to access and maintain employment. We are looking for a individual who is committed in ensuring we provide the best service to residents toward their success.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• To develop relationships with industry on behalf of clients and the program to enhance client’s ability to obtain and maintain employment.
• To develop and provide pre-employment supports including but not limited to resume writing, review potential interview questions and behavioural expectations at a interview.
• Case management with members of the working team who are involved in clients case plan.

Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
• Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
• Good working knowledge of computers and information technology.
• Should have a basic understanding of the operations of Child and Family Services, Justice and Court systems, corrections, housing and income supports is an asset.
• Having previous supervisor experience is an asset.
• Ability to work as a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be dependable, maintain confidentiality, build working relationships with staff and residents.
• Must be prepared to learn NCSA Resiliency Model and agree to be fully immersed in the model with interactions with staff, residents’ community and government agencies.
• Ability to represent NCSA in a professional manner, dress appropriately for the position.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, valid Alberta driver’s license with required insurance for the position.
• Must provide current criminal record check, child intervention check and able to pass CSC Security Clearance to maintain employment.

Starting salary- $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 annual

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.