Career & Employment Advisor

Reports To: Career & Employment Manager

Pay Grid: $22.00 – $25.00 hour

Department: Employment Center

Hours: 40 hours per week

Our Culture

YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social

inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing

of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these

principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a

charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services,

licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks.

When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving

communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where

everyone belongs — including you!

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our

cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day,

demonstrating our values in action.

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We keep our promises.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit

based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration

• University Degree or Diploma in Human Services/ HR/Social Sciences and/or Business
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if

applicable), within the last six months

• Must have class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with

occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of employment, education, and training strategies, local labour market

information and community resources

• Exceptional customer service attitude and skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills

What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?

Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Career and Employment Advisor will

assist individuals in providing comprehensive and individualized services that enable job

seekers to acquire workplace and occupational skills allowing them to re-enter the

workforce as quickly as possible.

Customer Service

• Assist participants with resume development, job search strategies, interview skills,

training opportunities, career planning, employability skills and labour market

information

• Initiate, develop and maintain employer contacts by marketing our programs
• Negotiate job placements and work experience opportunities for clients with

employers in the City of Brooks, County of Newell region

• Respond to phone calls/emails within 24 business hours
• Greet customers/program participants professionally and courteously

YMCA Values

• Exemplify the values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and inclusiveness at

all time

Teamwork

• Work effectively within the Association Services team, contributing to its overall

success by:

• Promoting the YMCA’s annual Y Connect Campaign
• Promoting YMCA events
• Contributing to a positive and healthy workplace culture
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to initiate and model positive change

Standards that Shine

• Achieve all quality standards and targets established under YMCA best practices and

the YMCA’s Standards that Shine

• General cleaning as required around the facility
• Ensuring all staff are aware of Standards that Shine, and work with them to create a

culture of excellence in adherence to guidelines and expectations outlined by the

Standards that Shine.

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

• Ensure any conflict in the workplace is resolved promptly, in accordance with YMCA

policies and procedures

Quality of Work

• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Initiate, develop and maintain employer contacts by marketing our programs – the

position will entail initiating and meeting with local businesses/employers to promote

our clients and available services

• Negotiate job placements and work experience opportunities for clients with

employers

• Provide ongoing coaching on a one-on-one basis for individuals connecting to the

workforce

• Conduct a thorough assessment to help clients identify their interests, skills, and

abilities, and relate them to the workforce

• Assist clients in identifying and addressing barriers to employment
• Conduct follow-up services with clients
• Facilitate life management and employability workshops
• Conduct data entry into the Mobius tracking system
• Complete monthly reporting

Compliance with Legislation and YMCA Policies and Procedure

• Ensure all YMCA policies/procedures and applicable legislation is followed
• Compliance with funding contracts, including meeting targets/outcomes, reporting,

confidentiality, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office located on the main floor.
• Sitting at a desk and using a computer for most of the day
• From time to time, may need to lift boxes of files weighing up to 20 lbs
• May be exposed to all weather conditions when walking outside to/from vehicle.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions when using vehicle for occasional business

purposes (e.g., going to an employer meeting).

The Benefits to Joining our Team

• Paid wellness days and benefits package after 3-month probationary period
• Paid Birthday and Employment Anniversary Date
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 3 months prorated based on start date
• 1 week of PTO after 3 months prorated based on start date

Please Apply

With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone

numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.

Please send application packages to

Krista Varner, Medicine Hat Employment Manager

YMCA of Southeastern Alberta

525 2nd St SE

[email protected]

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