Employer Liaison

Where Ability Meets Opportunity

At EmployAbilities, it is our mission to provide specialized services to individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment by creating opportunities for skill development, education, and employment.

We envision an inclusive society where all people are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to work to their full potential.

Since 1974, we have served people with disabilities, barriers to employment, and employers, and acted as a voice of community advocacy. Experience and passion have fueled our leadership in developing programs, services, and resources that increase the economic participation and empowerment of people with disabilities and individuals with barriers to employment. Our services are not about entitlement or compromise, but inclusion and opportunity.

Employer Liaison

Location: Edmonton

Part Time/Full Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 35 hours/week

Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000 annually

Deadline for Submission: December 12, 2025

EmployAbilities is recruiting to fill four (4) full-time Employer Liaison positions.

EmployAbilities assists clients with disabilities and medical conditions to enable them to overcome employment barriers and receive the support they need to attain and retain work.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with employers throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Agency values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Promoting job-ready clients, identifying local job opportunities, and providing recruitment assistance to employers.
• The Employer Liaison supports client retention by coordinating with the Service Navigator/Employment Facilitators and employers when issues arise post-placement, helping to resolve concerns early.
• Organize employer engagement activities such as mock interview marathons, employer showcases, delivery of employer-focused training.
• Timely and accurate data entry into the agency data base.
• Collaborate with the Service Navigator/Employment Facilitator to identify and secure employment opportunities for candidates
• Working with the Service Navigator/Employment Facilitator to align clients job targets and skills, guiding targeted outreach to potential employer partners.
• Evaluate potential worksites by researching job availability and ensuring alignment with clients' skills, qualifications, and career goals.
• Conduct job searches aligned with clients career goals; collaborate with employers as needed to explore individualized workplace accommodations, such as modified duties, assistive technologies, or retention support services.
• Partner with employers to address workforce gaps by providing guidance on accessing, recruiting, and retaining skilled talent from both traditional and non-traditional labor pools.
• Represent EmployAbilities at career fairs, trade shows, hiring events and other events as required.
• Build and maintain strong employer partnerships to facilitate ongoing placement opportunities for clients.

Your Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Related experience with full cycle recruitment with an understanding of current employment opportunities and labour market trends.
• Minimum two years' experience in employer engagement, employment, or marketing/outreach.
• Previous experience working with persons with disability or barriers to employment or other at risk populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and relationship building.
• Strong writing and communication skills for creating employer-facing materials and digital content.
• A valid class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Suite, Virtual Meeting platforms (Skype, Zoom, Teams Google meet etc.).
• Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector check.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check.

Why Join the Team

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values_ collaboration, innovation, inclusion, compassion,and integrity_.

We provide an inclusive workplace with a highly engaged team that collaborates, supports, recognizes, and celebrates each others' differences.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package with RRSP matching, a professional development allowance, fifteen (15) paid personal days, telework as appropriate, and many additional perks.

What Our Employees Have to Say

"I love my job and seeing how big of a difference we can make in people's lives. I also am really thankful to have coworkers that genuinely care about one another and support each other."

"Not only does EmployAbilities have good values, it demonstrates those values to clients and staff. It is the best environment that I have worked in, where my input is valued and all people are respected. EmployAbilities walks the talk."

"I am finally doing what I have always wanted to do as a career. I love the fact I am helping change people's lives one person at a time."

"I love EmployAbilities, I've been here a long time because I still get excited when I tell people about EmployAbilities. I feel awesome about the work we do."

How to Apply

Please submit your complete resume and cover letter to: Susan Sibley at . In the subject line, indicate Employer Liaison. The deadline for submission is: December 12, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

EmployAbilities is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in our workforce and in our organizational practices. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

If you require accommodations at any time during the recruitment phase include that information in your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person