Facilitator

The Integrated Post-Secondary Education Society of Alberta (IPSESA) is the only multi-institutional service provider in the Calgary region dedicated to both education and employment assistance to adults with developmental disabilities. Created over 30 years ago, our organization has served hundreds of clients and their families with dedication and purpose.

Our VISION: A world where all people with developmental disabilities lead meaningful lives fully embedded in the community and where they, in turn, enrich the lives of others.

Our MISSION: We transform lives and communities by facilitating inclusive education and employment experiences for adults with developmental disabilities.

You can find out more about us, our programs and our history, at:

Job summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and organized full-time Facilitator to join us starting as soon as possible. Please note that this current position is a one-year contract only but has the high possibility of becoming permanent.

The Facilitator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the delivery of education and/or employment services to students in our IPSE (Inclusive Post Secondary Education) program and/or graduates in our GSS (Graduate Support Services) program. Facilitators balance our three pillars of service to our clients: education, employment, and community (or campus) engagement.

Job duties include:

• Facilitating meaningful inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities in all aspects of academics, campus life, and/or employment;
• Documenting activities as required;
• Attending regular staff and other meetings;
• Supporting the development and achievement of clients' Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals; and,
• Attending ongoing workshops and continuing education as required.

Job requirements/qualifications:

• A university degree (preferably in Social Work or Psychology or related fields) or a diploma in Human Services or an associated field. Preference will be given to academic credentials obtained in Canada;
• One-year minimum training or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities;
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered;
• Current criminal record clearance (with Vulnerable Sector Check) is required and must have been completed no earlier than six months prior to starting employment;
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates;
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel and e-mail required;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding team environment;
• Previous community, employment, or post-secondary education related experience a definite asset;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Job/work conditions:

• Facilitators work from a central office at the University of Calgary and meet clients either on campus (usually off-site) for coursework or elsewhere for employment purposes, attending campus or community engagement activities, and/or supporting clients in their workplace(s), including off-campus, in the Calgary region;
• 40-hour work week. Office hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm (in a hybrid arrangement) with flexibility required to work with clients on occasional evenings and/or weekends. If overtime is required (i.e. outside of normal work hours), time-in-lieu is provided;
• Local travel (with compensation for mileage) may be required;
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals;
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.

Job compensation:

Salary range is from $22.92 to $27.03 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications, with opportunity for performance-based pay increases. Benefits include includes a hybrid work arrangement, paid time off (holidays), remuneration for work-related travel, professional development and training opportunities, and health and dental benefits.

Application instructions:

We are committed to being an inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Interested candidates may submit both a and a RESUME through the Indeed job portal or directly via email to Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed. Candidates are strongly encouraged to specifically communicate and explain their experience and qualifications for working with people having developmental disabilities.

Applications will be evaluated starting immediately but those received before Monday November 3, 2025, will have priority. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note: we do not sponsor international candidates. Applicants must already be Canadian citizens or have permanent residency in Canada. Also, we do not provide moving expenses so local (Calgary) candidates are preferred (although highly qualified candidates from elsewhere in Alberta or Canada are encouraged to apply).

*Any errors or omissions in this job description or elsewhere in this posting will be clarified and/or corrected in later communications with applicants.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.92-$27.03 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2N 1N4