The Ballad team is comprised of business professionals, strengthening the communities in which we live and work. Our diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity to each project we undertake. We provide services related to training, business planning, government relations, Indigenous engagement, and community development. We operate innovative simulated worksites that include construction, hospitality, warehouse, retail, and industrial training environments, helping thousands of Albertans develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workforce. Help aspiring entrepreneurs take the first step toward business ownership. You will lead participant recruitment and intake, helping identify people with promising business ideas and the readiness to turn those ideas into sustainable self-employment. Ballad’s Self-Employment Launchpad is a 16-week program supporting unemployed and underemployed Albertans in pursuing sustainable self-employment. The program combines instructor-led training, business planning, individualized coaching, peer learning, and connections with the local business community. Based in Airdrie, the program also serves participants in Strathmore and Okotoks through a combination of in-person and virtual delivery. Promote the program through community outreach, information sessions, referral partnerships, and local business networks. Build a strong pipeline of applicants with promising business ideas and a commitment to entrepreneurship. Conduct intake interviews to explore applicants’ business concepts, relevant experience, market opportunities,



and readiness for self-employment. Review applications and supporting documentation against funding and program criteria. Maintain program data and records. Coordinate schedules, learning spaces, virtual access, materials, guest speakers, and other delivery needs in collaboration with the Facilitator, Business Coach, and program leadership. Build community relationships. Maintain connections with referral agencies, Community Futures, entrepreneurial networks, and other local organizations to strengthen recruitment and participant access to resources. Support reporting and continuous improvement. Prepare program information for reports and reviews, monitor progress against targets, and help the team identify opportunities to improve recruitment, intake, and delivery. Experience coordinating employment, entrepreneurship, business development, or community-based programs. Practical knowledge of entrepreneurship and small business development, with the ability to assess business concepts, ask thoughtful questions, and recognize gaps in an applicant’s planning. Solid recruitment, outreach, and relationship-building skills. Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple applications, deadlines, and follow-up requirements. Confidence using digital systems to maintain records, track progress, and prepare reports. A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to helping participants succeed. com, familiarity with government-funded employment programs, and connections within the Airdrie, Strathmore, and Okotoks communities would be assets. #

📌 Program Director/Full-time Faculty (Airdrie)
🏢 Ballad Consulting Group
📍 Airdrie