Employment Specialist & Career Coach

Open-Door-Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits

Retirement investment

Employee & Family Assistance

Professional development fund

Courses/workshops for career advance

Job summary

Open Door Group is seeking an Employment Specialist in Edmonton to support individuals facing barriers to employment with a strength-based, stability-focused approach. This role will help participants achieve greater life stability and meaningful employment outcomes at our Edmonton Employment Centre.

You will conduct vocational assessments, develop individualized employment plans, support job search, engage employers, and provide post-placement follow-up.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of career development theory, job search strategies and workplace accommodations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, employers and partners.
• Experience delivering client assessments and individualized employment plans.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with a strength-based, stability-focused employment journey.
• Conduct vocational assessments and develop individualized employment plans.
• Assist with job search, employer engagement and post-placement follow-up.
• Collaborate with team members and community partners to build sustainable pathways.

Skills

Career development knowledge

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Digital platforms for virtual/hybrid

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Social Sciences

Job description

Open Door Group is seeking an Employment Specialist in Edmonton to support individuals facing barriers to employment with a strength-based, stability-focused approach. This role will help participants achieve greater life stability and meaningful employment outcomes at our Edmonton Employment Centre.

You will conduct vocational assessments, develop individualized employment plans, support job search, engage employers, and provide post-placement follow-up.