Join Our Team and Build a Career with Purpose

Kootenay Employment Services; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Cranbrook, Alberta, seeks passionate individuals for roles focused on client support and community engagement. As part of our team, you will help clients achieve their employment and life goals, building strong relationships and contributing to a positive team culture. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth and a competitive salary, along with excellent benefits including health coverage and paid volunteer opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully paid health, dental, vision

Group RRSP option with employer contribution

Paid birthday off

Vacation starting at 3 weeks/year

Flexible scheduling options

Wellness Wednesdays

Paid volunteer opportunities

Excellent staff culture

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving their employment and life goals.
• Build relationships and provide guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with team members and community partners.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Creativity

Adaptability

Commitment to personal growth

Job description

Are you looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference every day?

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals in our local community as they navigate employment, personal growth, and positive change.

We’re not hiring for a single position; we are looking for the right people to grow with us.

If you’re passionate, people-centered, and excited about building a long-term career in a supportive, values-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

• Thrives in collaboration, builds strong relationships, and connects easily with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as administrative abilities.
• Has the courage to take initiative to find creative solutions.
• Enjoys helping others overcome challenges and approaches problem-solving with curiosity, resourcefulness, and openness to trying new ideas.
• Adapts well to change, stays steady when things shift, and embraces new projects with a willingness to learn along the way.
• Approaches mistakes with humility and is committed to personal growth, continuous improvement, goal setting, and ongoing learning.
• Wants to grow long-term with an organization and build a meaningful career while contributing to the community.

We value transferable skills, lived experience, and a willingness to learn— you don’t need to check every box or have a specific degree.

What You Will Do

• Support clients as they work toward their employment and life goals.
• Build trusting relationships and provide encouragement, guidance, and resources.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers, and community partners.
• Contribute ideas, solve problems creatively, and adapt to evolving needs.
• Celebrate client successes and contribute to a positive team culture.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization centered around people, growth, and community.
• Develop a long-term career with opportunities to learn, lead, and evolve.
• Work in a supportive environment where your strengths, ideas, and lived experience matter.

Some of KES's Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid employer health, dental, vision.
• Group RRSP option with employer contribution.
• Your birthday off (paid) every year!
• Vacation starting at 6% (3 weeks/year).
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Wellness Wednesdays – paid break to use for your choice of self-care activities.
• Paid volunteer opportunities.
• Excellent staff culture – we are a group of people who truly care about their work.

Want to know more about who we are? Check out these videos:

https://youtu.be/jnskvUMGsEU

https://youtu.be/H7dhYuVQdCw

If you’re curious, interested, or unsure — reach out.