Development Associate jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Full-time, Salaried (up to 37.5 hours per week), Temporary 1-year contract

Schedule: Weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends as required

Salary: $45,300.60 – $53,294.83 annually

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

As a recipient of the Waterstone 2024 Most Admired Corporate Culture Award, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional people experiences. Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve meaningful employment? Do you enjoy facilitating learning, building confidence, and making a lasting impact in your community? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill:

Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities and barriers to employment the opportunity to find meaningful work. Powered by generous community donations and driven by our retail success, we live our values every day—working as One Amazing Team to Make a Positive Impact and Get Better and Better Every Day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Facilitating engaging employment readiness workshops that support individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.
• Developing and adapting workshop curriculum to meet a variety of learning styles, abilities, and employment goals.
• Coaching participants in job search strategies, interview preparation, workplace skills, and job retention.
• Supporting Edmonton Warehouse Academy and Goodwill Alberta Connect participants throughout their employment journey.
• Monitoring participant progress, maintaining accurate case notes and documentation in ETO, and communicating updates with Employment Navigators.
• Researching labour market trends and maintaining current employment resources to support program delivery.
• Promoting disability awareness, self-advocacy, and inclusive employment practices within the community.
• Participating in program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and cross-functional team meetings.
• Maintaining confidential participant records while ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Acting as a Goodwill ambassador by delivering exceptional service and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum two (2) years of post-secondary education in Human Services, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Adult Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in social services, workforce development, facilitation, learning and development, or a related field.
• Valid First Aid Certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment and a commitment to inclusive employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and electronic case management systems.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and build positive relationships with participants and community partners.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca. (mailto:careers@goodwill.ab.ca)

Experience

• 2 year(s): Adult Learning, Education or Workshop Facilitation

Education

• Bachelor's degree or better in Human Development and Learning or related field