Job Description

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Gateway Association Overview

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 Centers, as well as 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.

Overview

The Edmonton Employment Resource Centre (EERC) 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.

The Workshop Facilitator develops and delivers high quality workshops that support participants with disabilities and multiple barriers to improve employment readiness, life stability and labour market knowledge. Workshops are delivered across Workforce Development Stream One and Stream Two, Resource Centre workshops and group based learning offerings.

The role ensures that all workshop content aligns with Career and Employment Information Services policies including Resource Centre, Career Consulting, Pre Employment Development Activities and Employment Development Activities.

The Workshop Facilitator creates accessible learning environments grounded in trauma informed practice, universal design for learning and inclusive adult education. The role collaborates closely with Service Navigators and Career Consultants to ensure workshops reinforce Action Plan goals and contribute to participant outcomes. This position does not provide case management.

Direct Duties

Workshop Development and Delivery

Develop and deliver a full range of workshops across program components and ensures alignment with program needs. Delivers an average of two to four workshops per week, which includes both standard workshop programming and group-based learning sessions. Facilitate Life Stability workshops including routines, executive functioning, financial literacy, community resource navigation, managing appointments, wellness and confidence building. Deliver Employment Readiness workshops such as resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, workplace expectations, communication, teamwork and job search skills. Introduce participants to labour market knowledge including sector expectations and workplace culture. Create accessible, plain language workshop materials, delivers sessions both in person and virtually, and supports participants to complete self directed workshops when appropriate.

Group Based Learning Coordination

Coordinate and schedule all group based learning sessions (which vary in subject) in partnership with the Program Manager, Service Navigators and external facilitators, ensuring that offerings are integrated into participant Action Plans and communicated clearly.

Coordination and Collaboration

Work closely with Service Navigators to ensure workshop content supports participant Life Stability Goals and collaborate with Career Consultants to align workshop offerings with Action Plan needs. Participate in internal case conferences and meetings and records workshop attendance and participation in Compass accurately.

Evaluation and Reporting

Gather and integrate participant feedback to support continuous improvement. Track attendance and completions to meet reporting requirements and contribute to monthly narrative updates and evaluation activities. Ensure all workshop materials and facilitation approaches meet FOIP and accessibility standards.

The Commitment

Full-time permanent position working 37.5 hours/week. We believe in work life balance and are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with the true hours worked.

At Gateway Association, we strive for roles to be permanent and continuous. However, as a registered charity supported by government funding, private foundations, grants, individual donors, and fundraising efforts, some funding is term-based with variable contract lengths. As a result, certain positions may conclude unless funding is renewed or extended or new funding is obtained. ?

Reports To:

Program Manager or Senior Organizational Development Manager

Supervises:

No direct reports

What You Bring to Gateway

Education and Experience

The role requires a minimum of two years of experience delivering workshops, training or group-based programming. Experience supporting persons with disabilities or individuals facing multiple barriers is essential. Experience delivering employment readiness and life stability content. Experience within supported employment, career development, or human services is desirable. Experience facilitating virtual and hybrid workshops.

Knowledge and Skills

The facilitator must have knowledge of trauma informed practice and inclusive adult education Strong understanding of labour market expectations and workforce needs, and the Ability to create accessible, plain language learning materials. Strong collaboration and communication skills are required

Equity & Inclusion

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Foundational understanding of anti-racism principles, structural oppression, and related terminology (desirable; training provided).

Additional Requirements

Applicant must primarily reside in and work from Edmonton (or greater surrounding area). Offer of employment conditional upon a satisfactory Police Information Background Check. Must have access to personal vehicle for work-related purposes and provide satisfactory evidence of valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of third-party liability insurance. New hires are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

Gateway Value Proposition

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

$66,000 - $72,000

Health Benefits:

50/50 Employee/Employer Paid Premiums

Paid Time Off:

15 vacation days, 9 personal days, a flexible family-friendly schedule, and an extended winter break (during this period there will be rotating coverage and an intermittent schedule to ensure community needs are supported. Flexibility and collaboration in scheduling will be required.)

Work Conditions

Responsibilities:

Administrative computer work, travel for events within Alberta, travel within Edmonton to connect with various community partners, frequent communication (calls, email, video conferencing, meetings, etc.) with participants and other stakeholders.

Hybrid Work Model:

Combination of office, home and community settings. Employees are expected to reside in and work from their primary location.

Workplace Culture:

Commitment to reflective practice and continuous learning. Leadership dedicated to anti-oppressive practices. Ongoing evaluation of internal and external practices to ensure meaningful impact.

Our Application and Hiring Process and Timeline

Application Requirements:

Please apply for this position by sending

1 PDFwith Resume & Cover Letter to:

humanresources@gatewayassociation.ca

Preferred Start Date:

March 1, 2026

Competition Closing Date:

January 10, 2026

Posting Type:

Internal & External Candidates Considered

Application Process:

We will review applications on a continuous basis until the position is filled We will begin scheduling interviews during the week of January 12-16 We will conduct [phone/in-person/video] interviews between January 19, 2026, and January 30, 2026. Candidates scheduled for interviews will be provided with most questions in advance. All 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, or age. Accommodations within our recruitment process and on the job are practiced and applied as needed. Please contact Human Resources at humanresources@gatewayassociation.ca for more information and to request any accommodations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $66,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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