Employment Readiness Coordinator

Calgary Quest Resources (CQR): Centre for Opportunity offers a holistic transition for young adults with developmental disabilities from high school to adulthood. Join our team and empower young individuals to apply the skills they've honed during their academic years through community-based activities like volunteering.

POSITION OVERVIEW

CFO is seeking an enthusiastic, self-directed, innovative, and collaborative Employment Readiness Coordinator to lead the development of our employment readiness programming. This role will develop content, build partnerships with local employers, and provide hands-on support to young adults with developmental disabilities as they prepare for inclusive, community-based employment opportunities.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion, skilled in program coordination, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders from participants and families to employers and community organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development & Delivery

· Develop employment readiness activities and materials.

· Research and implement evidence-based practices for employment readiness.

· Design and deliver skill-building curriculum and workshops for participants.

· Create partnerships with employment readiness agencies to expand opportunities for participants.

· Research and explore social enterprise partnerships.

· Develop evaluation tools to measure program success and participant outcomes.

Community & Employer Engagement

· Build and strengthen partnerships with local employers and community agencies.

· Develop and implement an Employment Partner Engagement Plan.

· Create a Partnership Resource Guide to assist employers in implementing inclusive hiring practices.

· Facilitate community outreach meetings and presentations.

Training & Support

· Develop and deliver staff training materials related to employment readiness.

· Provide on-site coaching and support to participants during work experience or internships.

· Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure consistent, person-centred service delivery.

Monitoring & Reporting

· Proven ability to produce clear, professional, and well-organized written materials.

· Track program outcomes and prepare summary reports.

· Support ongoing program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

· Post-secondary education (degree/ diploma) in Disability Studies, Human Services, or a related field.

· Minimum 3 years of experience in employment readiness, vocational support, or disability services.

· Experience developing and facilitating curriculum or group programming.

· Strong understanding of Calgary's employment and community resources that support job readiness.

· Experience creating workplace opportunities.

· Excellent documentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis.

· Strong understanding of inclusive employment practices and community collaboration.

· Exceptional written, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

· Person-Centred Practice: Values individual strengths, preferences, and goals

· Community Engagement: Builds and sustains partnerships with diverse stakeholders

· Innovation & Initiative: Brings creativity to program design and problem-solving

· Cultural Competence: Demonstrates respect and inclusion for diverse backgrounds and abilities

· Accountability: Follows through on commitments and delivers quality outcomes.

Work location: In-person at Calgary Quest Sunalta Campus Ave SW T3C 0K2, Calgary AB. Conditions of Employment:

· Criminal Record Check,

· Vulnerable sector,

· Willing to obtain Class 4 license. Reimbursement will be provided for costs related to obtaining the required license once successfully completed.

Application Process: Please email your cover letter and resume to

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $48,334.34-$70,975.53 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person