Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist – Calgary Downtown

MCG Careers; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Wellness program

Job summary

MCG Careers is hiring a Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist to lead the Constructing Success team in downtown Calgary. The role focuses on overseeing daily operations, developing staff, and ensuring program compliance while supporting Albertans with employment services.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in career services, 2+ years in leadership, and knowledge of labour market dynamics, with a drive for process improvement and client-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience providing career and employment services
• Minimum 2 years’ leadership/supervisory experience
• Post-secondary education in a Human Services-related area
• CCDP Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and best practices
• Experience with government-funded program management
• Understanding of the local labour market
• Social media, events planning, and B2B sales experience
• Experience in job placement within the construction industry is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations
• Lead and develop the team
• Complete month-end reporting with accuracy and precision
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure the flow of communication
• Maintain strong communication with senior leaders
• Ensure compliance with privacy and safety regulations

Skills

Leadership experience

Client services

Team development

Budgeting

Compliance

Communication

Labour market knowledge

Social media planning

Events planning

B2B sales

Construction job placement

Driver’s license

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Services

CCDP Certification (asset)

Job description

Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist – Calgary Downtown

Sep 24, 2026

MCG Careers is Hiring!

Imagine working in a role that allows you to positively impact the lives of Albertans every single day. At MCG careers, we inspire individuals and change lives through innovative programs and client support.

MCG Careers has provided services to unemployed Albertans since 1989. We utilize current career development techniques to assist individuals with successful employment preparation, job placement, training on the job, workshops, and skill training programs.

Due to internal movement, MCG Careers is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Constructing Success team in downtown Calgary as a Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist.

What We Offer

At MCG Careers, we recognize and celebrate the strengths of our team members by offering staff wellness initiatives, a 35-hour work week, Christmas bonus days, summer scheduling, early closure on long weekends, and flexible hours for employees with two years of service. Our dedicated staff enables us to deliver our programs with a solid commitment to our clients and provide the best service to assist all Albertans.

Who You Are

• Community-centred and equity-focused – committed to advancing access, inclusion, and culturally-responsive services
• Collaborative relationship-builder – able to work effectively with clients, frontline staff, community partners, and government agencies
• A strong operational leader – experienced in program planning, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and performance management
• Adaptable and solution-oriented – able to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on client-centred care
• A supportive leader – committed to coaching staff, fostering accountability, and building a culture of trust and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience providing career and employment services
• Minimum 2 years’ leadership/supervisory experience
• Post-secondary education in a Human Services-related area
• CCDP Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and best practices
• Experience with government-funded program management
• Understanding of the local labour market
• Social media, events planning, and Business to Business sales experience
• Experience in job placement within the construction industry is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily program operations
• Lead and develop the team
• Complete month-end reporting with accuracy and precision
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure the flow of communication
• Maintain strong communication with senior leaders
• Ensure compliance with privacy and safety regulations

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Wellness program

Schedule

Monday to Friday