Regional Engagement Coordinator - HYBRID

job posting – regional engagement coordinator – alberta employment first network – [3 positions: 1 northern alberta, 1 central alberta, 1 southern alberta] – remote/hybrid

we are hiring for 3 regional engagement coordinator positions – one in each region (north, central, and south). Applicants must specify apply for and reside within the region they wish to represent.

• south region – medicine hat – lethbridge gateway association

the alberta employment first network is a neutral, alberta-wide network that brings together partners from across the province to strengthen and advance the field of supported employment for persons with disabilities. The network is hosted and administered by gateway association, which provides strategic leadership, operational infrastructure, and coordination support.

while aefn was initiated by gateway following identified need within the sector, it operates as a collaborative provincial network guided by a steering committee and supported by a broad range of partners, collaborators, and supporters. Its relationship and impact extend beyond any single organization, reflecting its commitment to serving the wider alberta community.

the regional engagement coordinator for alberta employment first network (aefn) is responsible for fostering strong relationships with employers and employment service providers to create collaborative opportunities that enhance workforce inclusion and job placement outcomes for albertans with disabilities. Building relationships and connections with the business community to develop employer partnerships is a primary function. Creating employment pathways between employers, service providers and opportunity population talent pools is a key outcome.

this role involves coordinating engagement activities, promoting inclusive hiring practices, providing high level guidance on accessibility and inclusive practices and facilitating partnerships and connections within the region. This role will collaborate closely with other regional engagement coordinators and the indigenous engagement coordinator, employment service provider regional networks, local chambers, local community organizations and industry associations.

the regional engagement coordinator should enjoy connecting and developing a rapport with a variety of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong capacity for cold outreach to service providers, industry partners, and employers to build meaningful connections that support people with disabilities.

• employer engagement (approximately 45%)
• employment service provider and community engagement (approximately 30%)
• presentations, events & training (15%)
• administrative tasks (10%)
• build and maintain partnerships with businesses, industry associations and chambers of commerce
• identify and engage in networking and relationship building opportunities within the business community, the academic community, service providers, funders and other network stakeholders
• promote and amplify the network of disability employment supports and resources within alberta
• identify and engage employers to develop inclusive employment pathways and talent pipelines to tap into opportunity population talent pools of albertans with disabilities
• identify and engage employers to develop inclusive job opportunities and workplaces
• promote diversity, equity, accessibility and universal design strategies in hiring practices
• connect employers to best practices, guidelines, tools and resources on accommodation and accessibility.
• build and strengthen network membership
• develop and support deam campaign and initiatives in the region
• build and maintain partnerships with employment service providers.
• coordinate joint initiatives, referrals, and resource sharing.
• consultation & support in adopting inclusive recruitment, onboarding, retention and advancement practices
• connect service providers to best practices, guidelines, tools and resources on accommodation and accessibility.

• provide guidance on workforce integration strategies.
• organize job fairs, networking events,…