Life Skills Facilitator

Alberta AdaptAbilities Association; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Flexible shifts

Professional development support

RRSP matching

Job summary

AdaptAbilities in Edmonton is seeking a Life Skills Facilitator to develop and deliver engaging life skills programming for participants and staff. This role focuses on inclusive, person-centered learning that supports independence and achievement of learning outcomes.

You'll design curriculum and resources, coach staff, evaluate progress, and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to helping people with disabilities grow, succeed, and belong in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement as stated (HS diploma or higher) with related experience.
• 2-3 years experience supporting individuals with developmental diagnoses, neurological conditions and sensory processing
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities’ core purpose and values
• Leadership, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with training experience
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic in sensitive situations
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse audiences
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• First Aid CPR Level C and AED certification required
• Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check required

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver life skills programming.
• Design curriculum, lesson plans, and learning resources.
• Facilitate participant-centered learning and skill development.
• Coach and support staff in effective participant strategies.
• Evaluate participant progress and enhance program outcomes.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational & time management

Empathy & calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience

First Aid CPR Level C & AED certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meet AdaptAbilities. We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities. We have been named a 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award recipient — one of just 18 organizations across Canada to receive this national honour.

Why Work with Us?

• A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life
• Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs
• It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities
• Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible
• Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community

What We Offer

We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment.

You can look forward to:

• Meaningful Work
• Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
• Flexible shifts (If applicable)
• Career path and growth opportunities
• Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition
• Robust Benefits Package including spending account, 24/7 mental health supports, DCPP, RRSP matching (applicable to those who qualify)

We also offer perks including support for professional development, corporate discount for City of Edmonton Recreation Passes, EyeCare Solutions prescription eyewear discount, Exclusive banking benefits - CIBC Group Banking Plan, paid personal days, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.

The Position:

This is a full-time, permanent position based out of two designated locations and reports to the Program Supervisor. The successful candidate will work at one location for three days per week and the second location for two days per week. Travel between locations during the workday is not required.

The required commitment is Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applicants may select one of the following location pairings:

Option 1: Millbourne Respite Centre and McKernan Respite Centre

Option 2: Orange Hub Respite Centre and St. Albert Respite Centre

Life Skills Facilitator is responsible for researching, developing, coordinating, and delivering life skills training and educational programming for participants and employees that support them. This role creates engaging, inclusive, and participant-centered learning experiences that support individual goals, foster independence, and achieve established learning outcomes through person-centered planning. The conscientious Life Skills Facilitator will act with integrity, be open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, and put forth an extraordinary effort to empower people with disabilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

Key Functions

• Develop and deliver life skills programming.
• Design curriculum, lesson plans, and learning resources.
• Facilitate participant-centered learning and skill development.
• Coach and support staff in effective participant strategies.
• Evaluate participant progress and enhance program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience; or graduation from an appropriate post-secondary program with a Certificate or Diploma from a College / Technical Institute with 2-3 years related experience; or a University Degree with little or no experience. May consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years of experience successfully supporting individuals with developmental diagnoses, neurological conditions and sensory processing is strongly recommended with children and adults
• Alignment with AdaptAbilities’ core purpose and core values
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with experience delivering training, educational programming, or group learning opportunities.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic when responding to complex or emotionally sensitive situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required
• Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required

Compensation $25.65 to $26.95/ hour depending on experience and education

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AdaptAbilities is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.