Program Coordinator– Job Developer/Practicum Supervisor (CF)

Catholic Social Services is currently seeking two motivated and relationship-driven Program Coordinator – Job Developer/Practicum Supervisor to support the delivery of two new employment training programs: Ready to Serve (RTS) and Renewing Expertise, Navigating Upward (RENU).

This position is a contract full-time position and will end date: March 31, 2028 with possibility of extension.

This role focuses on building and maintaining strong employer partnerships, coordinating work-based learning placements, and supporting participants’ transition into sustainable employment. The successful candidates will play a key role in connecting participants with meaningful employment opportunities and driving strong outcomes for both participants and employer partners. 

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinators contribute to high-quality, employer-engaged service delivery and support successful employment outcomes across all cohorts. 

About the Programs 

Ready to Serve (RTS) 

A 16‑week program prepares participants for employment in the food and service industries through workshops, paid work‑based learning, and follow‑up support. 
  

RENU Program 

A 16‑week program supports internationally trained professionals in Business Administration, IT, and Human Services through group learning, individualized coaching, and work‑based learning. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a strong network of employer partners, with a focus on food and service industries, as well as Human Services, IT, and Business Administration sectors. 
• Identify, secure, and coordinate work-based learning placements aligned with participant skills and program goals. 
• Draft and manage work-based learning agreements and joint work plans in collaboration with employers and participants. 
• Coordinate participant onboarding into placements, including employer orientation and mentorship supports. 
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with employers to support job acquisition, workplace integration, and retention. 
• Conduct regular follow-ups with employers and participants to address challenges, support retention, and ensure positive outcomes. 
• Assist with recruitment outreach and employer engagement strategies to support participant intake and program visibility. 
• Facilitate select learning sessions, employer panels, and reflection activities related to workplace readiness and expectations. 
• Collect and document employer and participant feedback, employment outcomes, and retention data. 
• Support the planning and delivery of employer recognition and appreciation events. 
• Ensure all documentation and processes meet program and funder compliance requirements. 
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure coordinated service delivery and strong participant outcomes. 

What This Job Requires: 

• Diploma or degree in Business, Human Services, Career Development, or a related field. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in employer engagement, job development, recruitment, or workforce development. 
• Experience working with diverse populations, including newcomers, is an asset. 
• Experience in coordinating placements, employer outreach, or partnership development preferred. 
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. 
• A reliable Vehicle, Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Third Party Liability Insurance (amount of two million)
• Driver's Abstract with less than six (6) demerit points current within one (1) year
• A minimum of two (2) years of driving experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Ability to develop and maintain employer partnerships and networks. 
• Strong understanding of labour market trends, particularly in targeted sectors. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a dynamic environment. 
• Problem-solving skills to support workplace success and retention. 
• Experience with documentation, reporting, and maintaining accurate records. 
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. 
• Combination of employer site visits, community outreach and office-based work.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required depending on employer schedules.

What We Offer:

• The Annual salary for this position is $58,839.84 to $66,231.36 based on qualifications and experience.
• We offer flexibility and supportive working environment. 
• Comprehensive benefit options when eligible.
• Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily.
• Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry.

About Catholic Social Services:

You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.

Our values are at the core of everything we do!

• Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have.
• Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition.
• Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.

We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.