Primary Purpose of the Job: To assist in recruiting clients and employers to ensure successful job placement, leading to employment opportunities. To provide support as outlined in the contract deliverables. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Market program and promote to potential clients and employers
• Recruitment of clients and employers
• Complete client intakes: Ready, Willing and Able Assessments
• Employment Coaching
• Referral services to other agencies needed resources
• Follow up on job placement candidates through on-site monitors.
• Mediate any concerns around employment standards, contracts, and training plan outcomes
• Engagement and relationship building between clients and employers
• Knowledge of the local labour market
• Assist clients with implementing effective employment search strategies, including writing resumes, developing career portfolios, interview skills, job search strategies, etc.
• Monthly reporting as required
• Attend meetings and act as company representative where required
• File maintenance, contact notes and updating service plans

Qualifications:

• Related post-secondary education and experience working in a client-based industry; experience working with young adults
• Experience with various types of recruitment strategies
• Strong Marketing Background.
• Strong understanding of the career planning process
• Computer competencies
• Communication & Problem-Solving skills, exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills networking abilities
• Interviewing and assessment training
• Access to a reliable vehicle

MCG Careers offers a competitive wage, a 35-hour work week for lifestyle balance with health and dental benefits and a variety of yearly early closures. We also offer a staff education fund, wellness plans, paid sick time, flex time for long-term staff, dental and medical appointment time, paid bonus days over the Christmas season and an employee savings plan. Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter by uploading the documents below or email them to HR at hiring@mcgcareers.com. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Primary Purpose of the Job: To find full-time employment opportunities for clients using a variety of resources. To develop and maintain employer connections to assist with the placement of clients for employment: support client recruitment and intake. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meeting with clients, including those in job placement and follow-up, to review and amend action plans to ensure appropriate job search steps are taking place.
• Assisting all unemployed clients, including those in job placement and follow-up, with job search strategies until full-time employment is secured; provide employment leads to clients.
• Supporting clients in daily job search, as well as coaching for job interviews, developing career portfolios, writing resumes, setting video resumes and creating online client presence
• Following up with clients at the 30, 60, 90 days after the completion date of their active services to ensure they are successful (placed in employment and training)
• Maintaining continual contact with unemployed follow-up clients to ensure they are working towards goals.
• Liaising with employers to present the program and explain the benefits of taking on a program completer.
• Conducting cold calling, networking and generation of employer contacts for client placement
• Marketing to employers by using client skill sets as a tool.
• Keeping an up-to-date employer data base
• Supporting clients in developing employment contracts
• Supporting the recruitment of potential clients
• Working cooperatively with community groups and other agencies that provide career planning services.
• Assisting in servicing resource centre development and clients when needed.
• Reporting to the Project Manager client progress and reporting for all clients, as required.
• Contributing towards weekly/monthly reports, file maintenance, and contact notes.
• Bringing concerns about clients or employers to the Project Manager or team for assistance/support
• Attending and participating in weekly program meetings to discuss clients; working closely with fellow program staff/team members; participating in committee work.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education and experience working in a client-based industry
• Understanding the career planning process and the labour market in Calgary and surrounding areas across various industries (i.e., Tail, service, warehousing, labour, administrative, etc.)
• Recruitment, staffing/placement experience an asset.
• Exposure to seminars or training programs/affiliation with professional associations related to career development
• Reliable vehicle is required

MCG Careers offers a competitive wage, a 35-hour work week for lifestyle balance with health and dental benefits and a variety of yearly early closures. We also offer a staff education fund, wellness plans, paid sick time, flex time for long-term staff, dental and medical appointment time, paid bonus days over the Christmas season and an employee savings plan. Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter by uploading the documents below or email them to HR at hiring@mcgcareers.com. No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MCG Careers Inc. is looking for a Regional Manager for it Calgary downtown region. As a self-driven leader who inspires, your role is to manage the company's overall regional operations. You have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, are proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools, possess excellent leadership and decision-making skills and can effectively multitask and work efficiently under pressure. Job Title: Regional Manager for all Programs – Calgary Downtown Region Purpose / Scope: To impact the community of Calgary by providing career services using MCG Careers business standards and successfully leading multiple teams, while overseeing regional government- funded services, meeting and exceeding standards and outcomes. Reports To: COO/CEO Qualifications:

• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in a related discipline; CCDP Designation or a Specialized Career Development Certificate

• Five-plus years experience in career development, work search strategies and labour market information

• Five years experience in a management role with the ability to demonstrate through actions professional conduct and standards for employee behaviour and top-quality customer service

Skills:

• Strong team management skills including attracting, training, engaging, developing, and retaining qualified staff through performance management

• Proven ability to think critically with strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with top notch organizational skills

• Excellent coaching, negotiating, and community and government relationship-building ability

• Project management/outcome management experience with forecasting and tracking knowledge

MCG Careers offers a competitive wage, a 35-hour work week for lifestyle balance with health and dental benefits and a variety of yearly early closures. We also offer a staff education fund, wellness plans, paid sick time, flex time for long-term staff, dental and medical appointment time, paid bonus days over the Christmas season and an employee savings plan. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career with MCG Careers, please forward a Cover Letter and Resume to HR at hiring@mcgcareers.com. Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter

Primary Purpose of the Job: To build and nurture relationships with local employers, service providers, and the clients we serve focusing on connecting employers to ready, willing and able candidates, creating awareness of the HIRED initiative in an immersive community engagement approach, and assisting in the recruitment process to ensure we are meeting the workforce development services requirements as outlined. The Job Development Specialist offers support to employers as needed including development of job descriptions, negotiation of Work Exposure contracts, development of Work Plans/Job Maintenance documents, as well as connecting employers with resources such as Disability Related Employment Supports, Canada-Alberta Job Grant, Alberta Jobs Now, etc. Duties and Responsibilities: ● Build relationships with employers, community agencies, and industry groups with the purpose of creating meaningful employment opportunities for the people we serve (Work Exposure and Job Placement) ● Targeted drop ins weekly (cold calls) Business to Business ● Implementation/Creation of a business development strategy ● Negotiate & complete Work Exposure contracts ● Support client job search by introducing candidates to employers, and employers to a source of ready, willing and able prospective employees ● Administer and maintain employer database (CRM) and wage subsidy databases Job Description: Job Developer Updated: December 2, 2022soli Page 2 of 3 ● Creating awareness of MCG HIRED services in the community-at-large ● Support employers ensuring their needs are being met through the program ● Provide immediate and appropriate interventions when the employer/client expresses concerns ● Connect employers to resources and other services available (grants, MCG’s other programs, free job postings, etc.) ● Facilitate workplace conflict resolution between Clients & employers during training & the follow up period ● Provide 1-1 coaching with employers to facilitate client job retention ● Provide monthly reporting and performance metrics ● Develop promotional materials (print, online) ● Provide exceptional customer service ● Participate in team meetings Qualifications: ● Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing/Sales, or Humanities; a combination of relevant experience and a desire to help ● Two years of business-to-business sales or job placement experience ● Minimum 2 years of experience working in a client-based industry, demonstrating the ability to speak to diverse groups of people ● Experience placing clients in employment and work experience, on-the-job training, or internships ● Exceptional ability to engage, recruit and provide top-notch customer service and relationship building skills ● Ability to promote workforce development programs to employers focusing on both the financial and social benefits of participating ● Experience handling sensitive information and handling personnel matters with discretion ● Ability to be self-driven, ensuring enough employer participants ● Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills ● Strong ability to establish rapport & build labour market contacts ● Creative and dynamic marketing skills, including cold calling, B2B sales, social media, print media ● Proficient in the use of MS Office ● Social Media using multiple platforms ● Excellent customer service skills ● Strong understanding of employer hiring and employee retention needs ● Working knowledge of Mobius as an asset MCG Careers offers a competitive wage, a 35-hour work week for lifestyle balance with health and dental benefits and a variety of yearly early closures. We also offer a staff education fund, wellness plans, paid sick time, flex time for long-term staff, dental and medical appointment time, paid bonus days over the Christmas season and an employee savings plan. Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter by uploading the documents below or email them to HR at hiring@mcgcareers.com. No phone calls please.

Job Title:  Career Coach – WEST (Women’s Essential Skills Training Program) Main Purpose of the Job:

• Provide client-centric assessments to determine program eligibility, client needs, barriers to employment and foundational skills level
• Collaborate with the client to develop an individualized action plan to support the client in increasing their transferable (marketable) employment skills, foundational skills, and pre-employment skills
• Conduct holistic-case management and coordinate the delivery of services using a wrap-around model for case management
• Provide 1:1 coaching sessions to increase client engagement and build rapport and trust with individual clients
• Facilitate in-person and virtual 1:1 or small group skills development (foundational Skills for Success) and pre-employment skills sessions
• Provide employability, essential skills, and job search instruction 1:1 or in small group sessions
• Assist in the development of online resources
• Assist clients in accessing the WEST online learning platform
• Coordinate the delivery of participant learning allowances

Reports to: Program Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, supervise, and support the administration of the assessment and testing functions of the program to identify client barriers, strengths, experience, and resources
• Incorporate the development of the foundational Skills for Success through all stages of the program
• Adapting to each client’s unique needs, provide coaching sessions 1:1
• Support the client’s ability to access online resources and engage in virtual sessions
• Maintain accurate up-to-date client files
• As part of service management in a client-based program model, work collaboratively with other EP staff to meet all requirements of the contract
• Obtain and submit all documentation required for clients to obtain the living allowance provided during the client’s program duration
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and contribute to reporting activities
• Participate in the weekly case management meetings discussing service management for each client as required
• Support participant recruitment activities
• Outreach activities to establish and develop a network of community resources to which clients may be referred
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related field or CCDP designation
• Minimum two years’ experience providing client-centric assessment to clients with disabilities or barriers to employment or three years of experience working in a client-based industry
• Minimum one year of experience facilitating workshops in person and online
• Minimum of two years experience working with clients with barriers such as addictions, poverty, single parent, mental or physical health, disabilities, food or housing insecurity, lack of work experience, etc., preferably in an employment coaching role
• Experience handling sensitive information and handling personnel matters with discretion
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment
• Experience in holistic wrap-around case management, including working with multiple agencies/professionals
• Experience in remote service delivery

If unable to submit resume through the Apple Online feature please send via email to hiring@mcgcareers.com

Primary Purpose of the Job: To assist, counsel and provide information to participants who are looking for work or planning on returning to school. To support participants in building job search skills and competencies. Reports to: Program Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assist clients with their job search or educational research
• Assist clients with resume/cover letter writing and development; assist with completion of employment applications; computer consultations (related to the job search) and interview skills
• Work with clients in a variety of employment-related workshops (1:1 &/or in a group)
• Compilation and development of job search materials and information packages
• Continuing support and development of individual client action plans; identify educational and employment requirements and help clients to develop strategies for reaching career goals
• Coach clients in areas of self-marketing and job search strategies and techniques
• Set an example by exhibiting a positive work ethic and displaying appropriate workplace behaviours
• Continually develop community resources and industry contacts
• Assist clients with problem-solving around barriers or concerns related to employment
• Generate and follow up on possible employment opportunities on the client’s behalf
• Ensure contract expectations are being met
• Complete daily and monthly progress reports
• Maintain regular communication with CEC workers or other agencies as required
• Make referrals to the JP and TIMW programs
• Make appropriate referrals (internal and external) in the best interest of clients and their needs
• Perform monthly file management as required
• Promote MCG programs and services professionally; assist in the development of various marketing materials
• Conduct Service Needs Determination and Career and Employment assessments
• Work collaboratively with the team and provide support to other programs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education and experience working in a client-based industry
• CCDP Certification is an asset
• Experience and understanding of the challenges of this specific client group
• Understanding of the career planning process
• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and using web-based software
• Knowledge of Social Media platforms
• Exposure to seminars or training programs/affiliation with professional associations related to career development

If unable to submit resume through the Apple Online feature please send via email to hiring@mcgcareers.com