The Career Foundation Jasper Alberta Placement Specialist Coach

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A national non-profit organization in Alberta seeks a Placement Specialist/Coach to support youth in securing volunteer opportunities. The role involves community outreach, relationship building, and providing coaching to ensure successful placements. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in coaching or community outreach. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and requires travel across Alberta.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of direct experience in job development, coaching, or related fields.
• Experience working with youth, especially Indigenous or underserved groups, is an asset.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to non-profit organizations for volunteer placements.
• Track personal success rates and maintain documentation of outreach activities.
• Provide coaching to youth for successful employment outcomes.

Skills

Community outreach

Coaching

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

The Career Foundation Jasper Alberta Placement Specialist Coach

Location: Jasper, Alberta | Hybrid work arrangement

Salary: $57,000–$58,000 per year

Job type: Full-time | Schedule: Weekends as needed; Evenings as needed

Benefits: Mileage reimbursement, Paid time off, Vision care, Dental care, Life insurance, Employee assistance program, RRSP match, Wellness program, and other benefits as described in the full job description

Overview

The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization offering employment, training, and HR services. The Youth Thrive program operates nationally in multiple regions, focusing on youth who identify as Indigenous or who are underserved from equity-deserving groups. The position supports youth in securing volunteer placements, building skills, and engaging with community partners.

Position Description

As a Placement Specialist/Coach with the national Youth Thrive program based in Alberta, you will be a key member of the project team. You will establish and maintain relationships with non-profit organizations across multiple sectors and develop meaningful volunteer opportunities for youth participants. You will manage a caseload of youth and mentors, help youth understand expectations of non-profit workplaces, and work toward placement targets. The role is based out of Edmonton with frequent travel across Alberta and operates on a hybrid-remote schedule. A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are required for local travel. The position requires flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends. A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Community Partner Outreach, Relationship Building, and Volunteer Development: conduct outreach to non-profit organizations to promote the Youth Thrive program and secure volunteer placements; develop and maintain relationships with partners; place youth into suitable volunteer opportunities; conduct on-site visits to ensure safe workplaces; negotiate and administer placement training plans.
• Monitoring & Documentation: track personal success rates; maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities, interviews, vacancies, and placements; ensure caseload files are up-to-date for audits.
• Team Collaboration & Program Promotion: collaborate with team members to plan outreach, participate in community events, and promote The Career Foundation’s services.
• Youth Placement & Retention Coaching: provide coaching to help youth overcome barriers, conduct group workshops, offer individual coaching, prepare youth for interviews, and monitor progress to ensure successful placements.
• Support & Mediation: serve as a resource to youth and non-profit partners to mediate issues and provide supports that lead to retention and successful completion of placements.
• Use of Digital Tools: utilize The Career Foundation’s digital systems to support youth outcomes.

Qualifications / Skills

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, business, or human/social services preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of direct experience in job development, coaching, community outreach, sales, or related fields.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle for travel within Alberta; willingness to travel to remote areas.
• Experience working with youth, including Indigenous or underserved groups, is an asset.
• Knowledge of labour market trends and youth employment research methods is an asset.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication (verbal and written), and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders; high ethics, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Office 365; ability to learn new online systems.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends; resilient and adaptable to changing priorities.

How to Apply

Please visit the Join Our Team page at careerfoundation.com/join-our-team and submit your application for the Placement Specialist/Coach position. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.

The Career Foundation’s Commitment

The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve. We accommodate applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws.