Job Description

Full-Time Facilitator - Professional Competency Development (Human Services) Imagine Institute for Learning

Location:

Hybrid (in-person facilitation across Alberta with some remote work)

About Imagine Institute for Learning

Imagine Institute for Learning is a values-driven organization dedicated to strengthening the human services sector through trauma-informed, relationship-based, and psychologically safe learning experiences. We work with frontline professionals, supervisors, and leaders to build professional competencies that support sta? well-being, e?ective practice, and healthier organizational cultures.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Facilitator to join our team full-time. This role is ideal for someone who brings both real-world human services experience and a strong ability to facilitate engaging, practical, and reflective learning experiences for professionals across diverse sectors.

You will deliver training across multiple sectors and roles, helping individuals and organizations build skills in communication, creating healthy boundaries, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate interactive, evidence-informed training sessions for adult learners across the human services sector.

Deliver training to frontline sta?, supervisors, and leaders in mixed and role-specific groups.

Support learning in areas such as:

o Trauma-informed and relationship-based practice

o Professional boundaries and ethical decision-making

o Communication, de-escalation, and conflict navigation

o Psychological safety and team dynamics

o Self-regulation, resilience, and reflective practice

Adapt facilitation approaches to di?erent audiences, learning styles, and group dynamics.

Contribute to continuous improvement through participant feedback and reflection.

Represent Imagine Institute professionally and in alignment with its values.

Education & Experience

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Education, Adult Learning, Health Sciences, Community Development, Human Services).

Minimum 5 years of experience working in the human services sector.

Minimum 3 years of experience facilitating adult learning, training, or professional development.

Assets:

Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.

Training or certification in adult education, facilitation, coaching, trauma-informed practice, or conflict resolution.

Experience facilitating across multiple human service settings.

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of adult learning principles.

Knowledge of trauma-informed principles and relational practices.

Content expertise in one or more areas (i.e., mental health, human development, interpersonal skills, etc.)

Skills:

Excellent facilitation, communication, and group engagement skills.

Ability to navigate complex or sensitive topics with professionalism and care.

Skilled at translating theory into practical, real-world application.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Personal Qualities:

Grounded, friendly and relational in approach.

Reflective, adaptable, and growth-oriented.

Values psychological safety, inclusion, and respect.

Comfortable working with diverse roles, perspectives, and experiences.

Aligned with Imagine Institute's mission and values.

Why Join Imagine Institute for Learning:

This role o?ers the opportunity to:

Be part of a respected, mission-driven organization.

Influence practice and culture across the human services sector.

Contribute to meaningful, values-aligned work every day.

Grow professionally within a collaborative and supportive team.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and facilitation expertise.

Benefits & Supports Include:

Health Spending Account and Group Insurance Benefits following probationary period.

Two weeks paid vacation and two weeks o? at Christmas. (4 weeks paid annually).

Paid sick time and wellness days.

Professional development and training opportunities.

Opportunities for reflective practice, learning, and growth.

Flexible work arrangements when not facilitating in-person.

Meaningful work that prioritizes sta? well-being alongside impact.

Please submit the following to Salvatore Cammarata at Salvi@imagineinstitute.ca by January 20th, 2026.

Resume, highlighting facilitation experience.

Cover letter that includes why you would like to work with us specifically, and what values guide your facilitation approach.

Successful candidates will be contacted for follow-up interviews by January 29th, 2026.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to submit a short video demonstration of their facilitation competency prior to interviews.

Imagine Institute for Learning is committed to fostering a workplace and learning environment grounded in equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We recognize that diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and identities strengthen our work and our impact across the human services sector.

Imagine Institute is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices and to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, we welcome you to let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.46-$42.31 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

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