Job Description

Join the Team That's Been Changing Lives Since 1975

What started as a bold vision by a group of determined parents has grown into one of Alberta's leading disability organizations supporting equity-seeking individuals and families. At Gateway Association, we're more than a nonprofit -- we're a community-focused force for change.

With deep roots and forward-thinking approaches, we support individuals with disabilities and their families to navigate systems, achieve goals, and thrive in welcoming, equitable communities and workplaces. We do this through three powerful pillars: our Family Resource Centre, Employment Resource Centres, and strategic education and capacity-building initiatives.

As a nimble and responsive organization, we actively pursue meaningful partnerships and community collaborations to drive the systemic change that true disability justice requires. Gateway is where meaningful transformation begins -- building relationships, strengthening communities, and creating spaces of belonging by turning advocacy into action and values into impact.

Role Overview

The Calgary Employment Resource Centre (CERC) applies integrity and subject matter expertise to talent-matching and employment retention services to support engaged, inclusive workplaces. We assist job-seekers to overcome barriers and occupy meaningful employment roles while building employer capacity for diversity and inclusion.

Career and Engagement Consultants engage people with disabilities in exploration, planning and learning around career development to facilitate the identification of job targets and sustainable employment outcomes. This position is 'teamed' with the Workplace Inclusion Strategist position to facilitate outcomes. Caseload management, communication, and collaboration are essential.

Direct Duties

75% Pre-Employment 25% Post Placement Support

Direct Duties: Pre-Employment

Discover / understand their unique interests, values, and aptitudes in relation to career choices Understand stages of change and related motivational, anxiety or 'readiness' issues Engage in goal setting, career planning, and informed decision making Participate in the development of professional quality resumes and cover letters Build capacity with regard to job search strategies and interview skills Mitigate barriers using existing supports and community resources/options Related administrative tasks: file keeping, information distribution, team meetings, etc.

Direct Duties: Post Placement Support

Coaching work requirements, culture, as well as rights and responsibilities Coaching and connecting clients with natural supports in their work environment Support employer/employee with strategies and resources to meet goals and expectations Promoting inclusion through participation in story-telling and communications Facilitate group learning around self discovery, career planning and workplace culture Support employers to build capacity around healthy, diverse and inclusive workplaces

The Commitment

Full-time position working 37.5 hours/week. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:30PM, but there will be some flexibility needed to accommodate work outside of regular hours. We believe in work life balance and are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with the true hours worked.

Reports To:

Senior Program Manager - Calgary Employment Resource Centre

Supervises:

No Direct Reports

What You Can Bring to Gateway

Experience working with the public (particularly families, people with disabilities, and youth) Education or experience in human services, community development, or career development An interest in community building and values that include equity and inclusion Lived experience is highly valued as is an anti-racism lens Exceptional communication skills and a strong desire to work collaboratively Professional ethics, specifically related to service access, power dynamics, confidentiality Strong organization and computer skills (including Microsoft Suite - Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) Must reside within Calgary or the greater surrounding area Employment conditional upon satisfactory Police Information Background Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Gateway Value Proposition (Compensation & Benefits)

Salary:

$72,000.00 annually

Health Benefits:

50/50 Employee/Employer Paid Premiums

Paid Time Off:

15 vacation days, 9 personal (sick) days, an extended winter break and a flexible, family-friendly schedule

Work Conditions:

Travel for events/resource fairs within Alberta, administrative computer work, travel within Calgary to connect with employers, frequent communication (calls, email, video conferencing, etc.) with participants/family members/community partners

Work Model:

Hybrid (work from the office, home, travel within Calgary to community settings)

Workplace Culture:

Commitment from leadership on learning anti-oppressive practices Ongoing reflection of internal and external practices and how Gateway delivers impact

Our Application, Hiring Process, and Timeline

Application Requirements:

Both a PDF resume & cover letter can be submitted to: humanresources@gatewayassociation.ca

Preferred Start Date:

September 1, 2025 (date can be negotiated)

Competition Closing Date:

Open until suitable candidate found

Posting Type:

Internal & external candidates considered

Application Process:

Applications reviewed continuously until the position is filled Interviews to be conducted as soon as possible Interviewed candidates will be notified of their status in the application process as it proceeds.
While we'd like to connect with everyone, we simply don't have the capacity to reply to all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Inclusion and Accommodation

Gateway is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work and be supported and valued for their contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or other characteristics. Accommodations within our recruitment process and on the job are practiced and applied as needed. Please contact Human Resources at humanresources@gatewayassociation.ca or call (587) 577-1148 for more information and to request any accommodations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Work from home
Work Location: In person