Job Placement Specialist

About Bredin Centre for Career Advancement

Bredin Centre for Career Advancement is a non-profit organization with a long-standing commitment to supporting Albertans in achieving their career, education, and employment goals. Through innovative, government-funded programs, Bredin helps job seekers overcome challenges, build workplace skills, and connect with meaningful work opportunities. Bredin is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion for all Albertans including newcomers, youth, mature workers, and other underrepresented groups. By partnering with employers, community organizations, and government stakeholders, we strengthen both the individuals and the communities we serve.

Job Placement Specialist

The Job Placement Specialist supports clients in securing and maintaining employment by building community connections and developing collaborations with employers, industry associations, and other employer stakeholders. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Job Placement Specialist creates employment opportunities for program participants and matches job ready clients to current openings. Working closely with Employment Coaches and the Service Navigator, this role connects the needs of local employers with the skills and goals of the clients we serve.

This position is based out of our Spruce Grove office.

Key Responsibilities

Following are the main responsibilities of the position, though Bredin staff are expected to understand all areas of service delivery and work as a team to provide quality assistance to Albertans.

- Establish a network of potential employers in the public and private sectors and find new employment opportunities for clients.




- Liaise with industry representatives and employers to create employment opportunities for program participants.
- Act as a single point of contact for employers, providing support across Bredin’s five Employer Services pillars: Job Design, Recruitment, Labour Market Services, Information, Referrals and Resources, and Employment Promotion.
- Provide direct job matching of current openings to clients.
- Coordinate Work-Based Learning, Work Simulation, and Work Exposure opportunities with employers.
- Assist clients with job search skills, contacting prospective employers, and completing job applications.
- Support clients and employers after placement to help clients maintain employment.
- Plan and deliver employer information sessions and career fairs.
- Stay current on Alberta and local labour market trends and news, and participate in networking events within the local community.
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements, and other occupational information.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date client and employer records, including follow-up, documentation, and case management.
- Record all activity and updates in Compass, the Government of Alberta reporting system, and document statistics and outcomes for month-end and other required reports.

Qualifications & Skills

- Minimum two years of experience in recruitment, job development,



or employment development, including at least one year developing employer relationships. Non-profit experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of human resources and recruiting techniques, with a focus on current interviewing, coaching, and job placement techniques.
- Knowledge of employment barriers, Alberta and local labour market conditions, training and education programs, and community resources.
- Ability to work in a performance-based system with a proven track record of meeting targets and outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with employers, a diverse client base, and the staff team.
- Approachable, comfortable, and self-aware when communicating with clients while maintaining a professional approach in both one-to-one and group settings.
- Ability to manage several priorities in a busy workplace and to work independently while contributing to a supportive, collaborative team.
- Strong computer skills with an intermediate to advanced understanding of the MS Office suite.
- A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Knowledge of the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County areas and local employers.

Why Bredin?

At Bredin, you will be part of a collaborative, client-focused team that strives to support Albertans in making positive changes that strengthen the communities in which we all live.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live in the Greater Edmonton area?

Work Location: In person

📌 Job Placement Specialist (Spruce Grove)
🏢 Bredin Centre for Career Advancement
📍 Spruce Grove