Description
Full job description
Open Door Group (ODG), a mission-driven non-profit organization serving communities across British Columbia and Alberta, is seeking a Career Connections Specialist to support job-ready individuals in achieving meaningful employment outcomes through personalized career development, job search support, employer engagement, and employment placement services.
If you are passionate about helping people achieve their career goals, enjoy building relationships with employers, and thrive in a fast-paced, outcome-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Status: Part-Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: 28.8 Hours per week
Wage: $32.04 to $33.83 per hour
Location: The primary work location is the Open Door Group office located at 640 – 3rd St. S.E., Medicine Hat
Internal Posting Closing Date: June 30, 2026
About the Role:
The Career Connections Specialist provides professional career development and employment services to a diverse range of job seekers with varying levels of experience, education, certifications, and employment goals.
Working closely with candidates from intake through employment retention, this role combines career counselling, job search coaching, employer engagement, labour market expertise, and case management to support successful and sustainable employment outcomes.
The Career Connections Specialist also develops strong relationships with local employers, identifies employment opportunities, and helps connect qualified candidates to meaningful work.
What You'll Do
- Provide career coaching and employment counselling
- Support job seekers with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and job search strategies
- Develop individualized employment action plans
- Build relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities
- Facilitate networking events, job fairs, and employer connections
- Support employment placements and retention activities
- Maintain accurate case notes and client records
For a full overview of responsibilities, please see the complete job description available on our careers page: Careers at Open Door Group
Why Open Door Group?
Champion of Great Workplaces: ODG proudly holds the title of one of Canada's Certified Great Places to Work, fostering a culture of compassion and authenticity. Join a team that values your unique contribution and believes in the boundless potential of every individual.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG is committed to offering more than just a job. Enjoy a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits package and an RRSP matching program. Your well-being matters, and we provide an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you. Invest in your future with our professional development fund. Pursue courses, workshops, or certifications to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Community Impact: Be part of an organization that goes beyond the conventional, providing tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities. Your work will directly contribute to the social and economic well-being of the community.
What you bring to the position:
If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that there are many pathways to developing the skills and experience needed for success in this role. We value transferable skills, diverse backgrounds, and relevant lived experience, and will consider equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Community Social Services, or a related field
- Minimum three years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (may be obtained after hire)
- Must maintain a satisfactory criminal record, including vulnerable sector check
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience providing career counselling, employment coaching, job search support, and developing individualized employment plans.
- Knowledge of career development practices, employment barriers, labour market trends, workforce development, and effective employment interventions.
- Experience building relationships with employers, promoting services, and connecting candidates to employment and work experience opportunities.
- Strong understanding of community resources and wraparound supports that contribute to successful employment outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coach, facilitate, present information, and build relationships with diverse individuals and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations professionally.
- Experience working in an outcome-based service environment, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining high standards of service quality.
- Strong organizational, documentation, case management, and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, case management systems, databases, and employment-related technology tools.
- Ability to market candidate strengths effectively, leverage online networking strategies, and support successful employment outcomes through employer engagement and workforce development activities.
Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of all genders and sexual orientations, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and faith traditions.
We strive to ensure an accessible experience for candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us toll-free at 1 866 377 3670 and ask to speak with an HR representative, or you can email us at humanresources@opendoorgroup.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Open Door Group team!