Program Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Goodwill Industries of Alberta Full time

**Job Type**: Full-time, Contract position ending March 31, 2025

**Schedule**: Weekdays

**Salary**: $ 45,300 - 53,300/annum

**_ Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose._**

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day? Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you

**About Goodwill**:
Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities or barriers to employment the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.

**The role**:
The Program Development Specialist (PDS) actively develops new relationships with childcare providers, employers and other relevant agencies in order to advance and meet the objectives of the program. PDS will summarize any feedback and information gained in the community for the program team. This information may be used in the development of business cases, presentation materials and reports. The PDS will utilize any presentation materials and business cases in discussions with organizations in order to find an employer who will support childcare for their employees.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Meeting with organizations in the community to learn about their company and to advance the programs goals.
- Contacting daycares to create relationships, find daycare(s) that are interested in expansion or partnership opportunities with employers.
- Contacting employers to create relationships and discuss the opportunity for the employers to have an onsite daycare, partner with a daycare facility or in some way to support day care for their employees.
- Utilizing research provided by Research and Business Strategist to help create a target market of employers who are struggling to hire and retain employees.
- Working alongside the Research and Business strategist, researches the requirements and accreditations required to open a day care facility.
- Developing draft budget to open a day care facility, based on the models developed by Research and Business Strategist’s research and analysis.
- Providing any feedback and information gained in the community to the program team to help determine future strategies.
- Supporting the entire team by providing details or information regarding the childcare industry and system in Alberta.
- Completing cold calls, via phone or drop in, to childcare providers, employers and other relevant partners.
- Attending relevant events to network with appropriate organizations.
- Remaining informed and current on Labour Market trends.
- Promoting Goodwill’s Mission Statement while seeking and proposing opportunities to businesses in the Edmonton area.
- Promoting inclusivity awareness within the community by acting as a Goodwill Ambassador encouraging acceptance and inclusion.
- Travels to various locations in the community.
- Works a flexible schedule as needed.
- Participating actively in team meetings and in-service training.
- Maintains an organized and professional work environment.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personal information collected.
- Ensure that Individuals are always treated with dignity and respect.
- Acts as an advocate and positive role model in all stakeholder interactions, demonstrates appropriate work behaviour and communicates effectively in a professional manner.

**What you bring to the table**:

- Minimum 2 years of post-secondary education.
- 1 year experience in social services or business is preferred.
- Experience opening and managing a daycare is an asset.
- Knowledge of the daycare system an asset.
- Inside/outside sales experience an asset.
- Valid First Aid certificate an asset.
- At least 18 years of age or older.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Must have own vehicle, a valid class 5 driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
- Must pass a criminal records check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Interest and ability to work with individuals with disabilities.
- Believes in inclusive employment.
- Ability to effectively communicate through oral and written communication and documentation.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and a desire to learn and advance.
- Ability to empower and motivate others.
- Friendly with a professional appearance



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