Employment Connection Specialist

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The Open Door Group Full time

Hours of Work: 36 hours, Monday to Friday

Date Posted: June 6th, 2024

Hourly Wage: $32.00

Status: Full-time Permanent (subject to funding approval)

Number of Positions: 1

Open Door Group is a CARF-accredited, not-for-profit organization and registered charity providing employment services to thousands of individuals a year across Canada. We work with all individuals who are interested in preparing for, finding, and keeping meaningful employment.

We believe that everyone has the ability to succeed and root this belief in everything that we do.

As a certified Great Place to Work employer, joining Open Door Group means being part of a dynamic and driven team that prioritizes personal development, fosters transparency, celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity, workplace accessibility and upholds principles of equality.

We are looking to expand our employment services team in Edmonton, with the addition of the Employment Connection Specialist. This role is subject to funding approval, and we welcome interested applicants in advance of funding confirmation.

The Employment Connection Specialist is responsible for supporting employment program participants in preparing for, securing, and maintain employment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Engaging with participants to create a meaningful and customer-focused experience.
  • Navigates participants through the program intake journey and develops service plans.
  • Supports participants in preparing for job search and completes relevant referrals.
  • Supports participants in job search activities, provides expertise in labour market information and job search strategies.
  • Engages with employer partners to facilitate successful participant placements and on-going job maintenance for lasting employment.
  • Actively develops and expands employer relationships through effective marketing and engagement strategies.
  • Completes relevant reporting and program administration requirements.

Required experience, qualifications, and competencies:

  • Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or similar
  • Recent and relevant experience of 2 or more years providing support to individuals engaged in finding and maintain employment. This could include employment programming, career advisory services, recruitment, or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a person-centred, strengths-based approach to service delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and adapt to shifting priorities.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Open Door Group must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Benefits That Make a Difference:

Health Spending Account: Your well-being matters to us. Access a health spending account to cover a range of health-related expenses and stay at your best.

Transportation Allowance: We support your journey to work. Receive a transportation allowance to ease your commute.

Professional Development Fund: Invest in your future with our professional development fund. Pursue courses, workshops, or certifications to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and contributing to the success of our communities, we want to hear from you

Application Process:

Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, origin and ethnic affiliations, disability, age, and religion.

We strive to ensure an accessible experience for candidates. If you require an alternative method to submit your application, please contact us toll-free at and ask to speak with an HR representative.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Open Door Group team



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