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: https://www.ipsesa.org

Job summary:

We are seeking current part-time and potentially full-time inclusive Education and Employment Facilitators to join us (initially) on 6 to 12-month contracts with a possible extension into a permanent position. Latest start date is January 4, 2027 but we are flexible for an earlier start.

Facilitators are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the delivery of inclusive education and employment services to adults with developmental disabilities in our IPSE (Education) and GSS (Employment) programs. 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 education by modifying and adapting course content to accommodate students' individual learning styles, needs, and abilities, ensuring the material is accessible, engaging, and appropriate for their respective skill levels;
- Facilitating meaningful inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities in employment by assisting in preparing and finding paid work for clients, researching and connecting with potential employers, and maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships between clients and their places of work;
- 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;
- A minimum of one year minimum of experience and/or training working with individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly in employment services;
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered;
- A 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 Certificate(s) (or within one month of start date);
- 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, meeting some clients on campus to help them in their educational programming and other clients off campus for employment purposes, supporting clients in their workplace(s), and also attending community engagement activities as needed;
- 10- to 40-hour work week, depending on whether employment is part- or full-time. 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 may be required for employment assistance,



therefore having your own vehicle may be mandatory (but compensation is provided for all work-related mileage);
- 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 $25.74 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include includes a hybrid work arrangement, remuneration for work-related travel, professional development and training opportunities, and possible conversion of positions (in 2027) to a permanent one(s) with full health, dental, and pension 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 MUST submit both a COVER LETTER and a RESUME (in PDF, not WORD or similar software) through the Indeed job portal or directly via email to [email protected]. Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed! Candidates are strongly encouraged to specifically communicate in their cover letter and explain their experience and qualifications for working with people having developmental disabilities.

Applications will be evaluated starting immediately but those received before Friday November 20 2026, will have priority. Applicants must be available for a 30-60 minute interview during the week of November 23 during business hours. Applications will be accepted until positions are 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.*

Pay: $22.92-$25.74 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking
- Work from home

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

📌 Education & Employment Facilitator (Northwest Calgary)
🏢 The Integrated Post Secondary Education Society of Alberta
📍 Northwest Calgary