IM&M+ Facilitator

Bissell Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation 3 weeks (4 weeks after 1

Health maintenance days

Extended health, dental, vision

Life insurance & ADD for dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bissell Centre is hiring an IM&M+ Facilitator in Canada to deliver the In Motion & Momentum+ curriculum to individuals facing barriers to employment. You will facilitate activities, coaching, goal-setting, and community engagement in a trauma-informed, strengths-based manner to build confidence and readiness for work.

You will create a welcoming, inclusive space and support participants across IM&M+ phases with adaptable, culturally responsive teaching and individualized action planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in social work, human services, career development, psychology, adult education, community development, or related field.
• Minimum three years of group-facilitation experience.
• Experience supporting people facing barriers to employment including poverty, homelessness, mental-health concerns, trauma, or unemployment.
• Experience in employment services, career development, workforce development, human services, or community programming.
• Experience delivering strengths-based, participant-centred, or coaching-oriented services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full IM&M+ curriculum according to its established design and methodology.
• Facilitate experiential activities, group discussions, workshops, reflective exercises, community projects, and other applied learning opportunities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment that promotes belonging, mutual respect, participation, accountability, and peer support.
• Support participants through the In Motion, Momentum, and Momentum+ phases.
• Adapt delivery to diverse learning needs, abilities, and literacy levels using adult-learning principles and culturally responsive practices.
• Conduct participant intake, orientation, assessment, goal-setting, and individualized action planning.
• Use trauma-informed, participant-centred, strengths-based, harm-reduction, and motivational-coaching approaches.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Relationship-building

Group management

Education

Diploma or degree in social work or related field

Job description

Driven by a vision to eliminate poverty in our community, Bissell Centre’s data-driven approach is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity, strength, and potential of every individual. Through compassion, optimism, and strong relationships, our prevention and stabilization strategy and programs empower people by supporting our community to secure housing and build sustainable livelihoods. Our community comes from all walks of life, and so does our team—united by a shared commitment to create real, lasting change. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for an IM&M+ Facilitator to join us as we journey with the Community towards an elimination of poverty. If you’re ready to bring your heart to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us in making an impact in our community.

How You’ll Make an Impact?

The IM&M+ Facilitator is responsible for delivering the In Moton & Momentum+ curriculum to individuals experiencing barriers to employment. Through group facilitation, coaching, goal planning, participant support, and community engagement, the Facilitator creates a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environment that supports participants to move toward employment, education, volunteering, or other meaningful life goals.

The Facilitator uses a trauma-informed, participant-centred, strengths-based approach to build participant confidence, self-efficacy, and readiness for employment while fostering social connection and community belonging.

The successful candidate believes in the potential of every individual and demonstrates exceptional facilitation, coaching, relationship-building, and group management skills.

• Deliver the full In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+) curriculum according to its established design and methodology.
• Facilitate experiential activities, group discussions, workshops, reflective exercises, community projects, and other applied learning opportunities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment that promotes belonging, mutual respect, participation, accountability, and peer support.
• Support participants through the In Motion, Momentum, and Momentum+ phases.
• Adapt delivery to diverse learning needs, abilities, and literacy levels using adult-learning principles and culturally responsive practices.
• Conduct participant intake, orientation, assessment, goal-setting, and individualized action planning.
• Use trauma-informed, participant-centred, strengths-based, harm-reduction, and motivational-coaching approaches.

What You’ll Bring?

• Diploma or degree in social work, human services, career development, psychology, adult education, community development, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three years of group-facilitation experience.
• Experience supporting people who encounter barriers to employment, including poverty, homelessness, mental-health concerns, substance use, trauma, justice-system involvement, or long-term unemployment.
• Experience in employment services, career development, workforce development, human services, or community programming.
• Experience delivering strengths-based, participant-centred, or coaching-oriented services.

Why Choose Bissell Centre?

At Bissell Centre, we believe meaningful work starts with a supportive and inclusive culture. We value individuality, are guided by strong values, and are committed to supporting staff growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that reflects our commitment, including:

• Paid Vacation of 3 weeks upon hire and 4 weeks after one-year continuous service with Bissell Centre.
• Health Maintenance Days (in addition to vacation)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Health Spending Account
• Life insurance and ADD for you and your dependents
• Benefits coverage during maternity/parental leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (supporting mental and physical wellbeing)
• Staff events, committees and celebrations
• Exclusive employee discounts, including TELUS and Bell mobility plans, recreation centre memberships, Costco membership, CIBC banking perks, Perkopolis, Fresh Prep, and more
• Paid time off for optional general holidays

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bissell Centre is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity within our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Bissell Centre is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, in accordance with provincially and federally legislated protected grounds.