Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist – Downtown Calgary

McBride Career Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellness

35-hour work week

Christmas bonus days

Summer scheduling

Early closure on long weekends

Flexible hours

Job summary

MCG Careers in Downtown Calgary is hiring a Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist to lead the Constructing Success team and positively impact Albertans through career development and client support.

The role calls for 3+ years in employment services, 2+ years of leadership, post-secondary education in Human Services, and a valid Class 5 license with a reliable vehicle; it offers a 35‑hour work week and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Good leadership and team development skills.
• Experience in program planning and budgeting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of privacy and safety regulations.
• Experience with government-funded program management.
• Understanding of the local labour market.

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.

Job description

Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist – Downtown Calgary

Aug 21, 2026

Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist – Constructing Success Calgary

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.

For additional information on our organization and other open positions, please visit us at: www.mcgcareers.com

If you share our drive to help Albertans change their lives, please send us a cover letter along with your resume. Tell us a little about yourself at [e-mail].

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

• On-site parking
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday