Job Developer – Calgary Downtown

McBride Career Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Job Developer to join their Calgary Downtown office. This dynamic role is perfect for someone passionate about helping others succeed and making a positive impact in the community. You'll be responsible for delivering career development services, supporting clients in their employment goals, and utilizing your expertise in job placement and recruitment strategies. With a focus on building relationships and understanding the needs of unemployed and underemployed individuals, you'll play a key role in making a meaningful difference in the lives of Albertans. If you thrive in a supportive environment and are driven to help others, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flex time for employees with 2+ years of service

Education funding for professional growth

Staff wellness plans

Christmas bonus days

Summer hours

Early closures before long weekends

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in job placement.
• Strong understanding of the career planning process and local labour market.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving their employment goals.
• Deliver career development services and build relationships.

Skills

Job Placement Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Networking Skills

Knowledge of Local Labour Market

Education

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Online Job Boards

Job description

At MCG Careers, we are proud to support unemployed Albertans through innovative and effective career development services. Our programs are designed to help individuals prepare for employment, secure job placements, and access on-the-job training, skill development, and engaging workshops.

At MCG, we see good things—not only in our clients, but in our staff as well. That’s why we offer a positive, balanced work environment with benefits that reflect our core values. Our team enjoys:

• Flex time for employees with 2+ years of service
• Education funding to support ongoing professional growth
• Staff wellness plans
• Christmas bonus days and summer hours
• Early closures before long weekends

Our passionate team is the reason we’re able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Albertans.

About the Role

Our Calgary Downtown office is currently seeking an enthusiastic and driven Job Developer to join our team. This dynamic role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a positive impact, has a talent for building relationships, and is passionate about helping others succeed. You’ll play a key part in delivering career development services while supporting clients in achieving their employment goals.

Let’s discover where your talents can shine!

Qualifications for this Position:

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in job placement
• Experience with various types of client and employer recruitment strategies
• Strong understanding of the career planning process
• 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
• Experience in interviewing and assessment tools

Job Requirements:

• Understand the needs of unemployed and underemployed clients who have moderate barriers to finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment
• Have an excellent working knowledge of the various community resources
• Strong knowledge of the local labour market with a thorough understanding of the construction industry.
• Recruitment, marketing, and job placement experience
• Understanding of government-funded programs, policies and guidelines
• Understanding of contract expectations
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
• Access to a reliable Vehicle.
• Knowledge of the Government of Alberta’s Client Data Tracking and the Targeted Referral and Feedback (TRF) systems is an asset

If you share our drive to help Albertans change their lives, please apply through the link below or send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.