Be a part of our mission
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.
Employment Facilitator
Location: Edmonton
Part Time/Full Time: Part-time, 3 days/week, with the potential to move to full-time by February 28, 2027
*Contract term ending March 2028, with the possibility of a 4-year extension
Hours of Work: 21 hours/week
Salary: $32, 760 annually
Deadline for Submission: October 9, 2026
EmployAbilities Learn 2 Earn Program is currently recruiting to fill one (1) part time position of Employment Facilitator.
The Employment Facilitator facilitates the skill development of persons with disabilities and barriers to employment to pursue and fulfill their employment goals, objectives and aspirations.
The Employment Facilitator may focus activities within a particular area of service or deliver a full range of services. Service areas include Intake and Assessment, Service Plan development, Service Management, Facilitation, Employment Counselling, Employment Development and Community Involvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the Agency values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, integrity and inclusiveness.
Intake and Assessment
- Conduct initial needs assessments to determine employment status and suitability for Agency supports, services and programs.
- Provide referral to alternative programs, community supports and specialized assessment providers as required.
- Lead youth to self-awareness through interpretation of assessment results and work closely with Supervisor and consult to clarify doubts
- Support youth in the development of service plans to address identified employment barriers, employability, interests and learning needs. Create and maintain up-to-date and accurate files, attendance, prepare spread sheets in a timely manner.
Case Management
- Create, monitor and revise client action plans based on agreed upon activities, schedule and results.
- Assist youth in accessing necessary and appropriate interventions and social supports.
- Conduct follow-up and support, may include texting, phone calls, email, and on-site visits and job coaching.
- Maintain in-house case management files, upload accurate information in Apricot in a timely manner.
- Treat all youth equally, with respect and dignity, without any bias
- Periodically update group progress, address issue and concerns in a respectful manner with supervisor
- Avoid speaking about staff with other staff and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors your needs
Facilitation
- Promote and deliver a variety of one-on-one and group workshops (face to face or virtually) to prepare youth to explore, secure and maintain employment.
- Develop and prepare instructional materials to meet the needs of the youth.
- Maintain workshop registration and monitor participant attendance and progress.
- Secure, schedule and support sessions offered by external instructors and guests.
- Assist youth with technology needs as required.
- Able to move the group along and keep the momentum going throughout the workshop.
- Ensure youth are engaged and focused and keep the concentrations level at all times
Employment Counselling
- Utilize career development theory, techniques and methodologies to help individuals identify realistic and meaningful career goals.
- Assist youth to workable solutions to minimize barriers faced.
- Monitor and track youth progress towards goals.
- Met with youth as and when needed is a respectful manner and all clients equally
Employment Development
- Research and develop employer and industry relationships to build understanding of local labour market conditions including available positions, required qualifications and advancement opportunities.
- Promote the benefits and available employment support services to potential employers.
- Match client’s transferable skills and interests with available labour market opportunities.
- Solicit and coordinate information interviews, job shadowing, job tryouts, work experience and placements with employers.
Community Involvement
- Represent the Agency and promote available supports, services and programs to the community and other service providers through networking, presentations, conferences, attendance at job fairs and other business events.
- Market the program in person, online or via email etc. for continuous recruitment of Individuals to the program
- Undertake special tasks, research, projects and other assignments within the Agency.
Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences,
Special Education or sufficient experience in a field related to Rehabilitation, Personnel or Career Development.
- Minimum two years experience in intake and assessment, case management, facilitation, employment counselling and/or employment development is preferred.
- Minimum 2 yrs experience working with persons with disabilities, barriers to employment or other at-risk population.
- Clear criminal record check.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computer software.
- May be required to have a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
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 setting, 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 as one document (in Word or PDF format) to:
[email protected] In the subject line, indicate Employment Facilitator.
The deadline for submission is: October 9, 2026
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.
Pay: $32,760.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Location:
- Edmonton, AB (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Employment Facilitator (Edmonton)
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