Job Development Specialist (Warehouse Academy)

Job Title : Job Development Specialist (Warehouse Academy)

Job Type : F ull-time Temporary contract position (4 years)

Salary : $45300 - 53200 / annum

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill :

Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities and other barriers to employment the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.

Job Summary

The Goodwill Warehouse Academy is a workforce development initiative designed to provide hands-on training and employment pathways in warehouse operations. Focused on individuals facing barriers to employment the Academy combines practical experience with structured learning to build skills in inventory management logistics safety and teamwork.

The Job Development Specialist (JDS) actively builds relationships within the labour market cultivates employment opportunities and supports adults / youthwith barriersthat areactively seeking employment to successfully achieve their employment goals. The JDS is about more than just job placementits about helping individuals discover their strengths build confidence and take steps toward long term success.

What youll be doing :

• Meeting with employers in the community (70% of the time) to learn about their company and the opportunities for job carving and customized employment and assisting employers in identifying ROI in investing into hiring people with disabilities.
• Contacting employers and employer associations to solicit employment volunteer or work experience opportunities.
• Utilizing employer research to gain new employment opportunities and propose Customized Employment with interested employers.
• Completing cold calls via phone or drop in to employer and volunteer sites.
• Completing follow up phone calls e-mails and face-to-face meetings with employers to develop long term relationships and maintain existing partnerships.
• Assisting with job searches and aids individuals in their preparation for upcoming interviews.
• Assisting individuals to apply for positions according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals.
• Arranging and accompanying individuals to interviews for coaching and moral support.
• Providing awareness and self-advocacy skill development for individuals in the workforce community.
• Attending ISP meetings with individuals and their supports to determine the individuals employment aspirations experience abilities skills and potential obstacles as required.
• Promoting disability awareness within the community by acting as a Goodwill Ambassador encouraging acceptance and inclusion.
• Developing and maintaining up-to-date resumes cover letters and references for all individuals seeking employment.
• Creating and maintaining job search activity logs for each individual for the purpose of tracking searches and applications.
• Acting as an advocate and positive role model in all stakeholder interactions demonstrates appropriate work behaviour and communicates effectively in a professional manner.
• Utilizing Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database to maintain accurate and up to date time records case notes and assessments.
• Maintaining a list of all employers contacted through personal means and ETO.
• Maintaining and adhering to all Career Connections program policies and procedures and the implementation of individual service plan.

What you bring to the table :

Working Conditions :

Works in an office environment as well as throughout the community.

Required to travel in all weather conditions to visit potential employer or volunteer locations in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Dress code is Business Casual.

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations please contact

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Food Service,Inventory Control,Forklift,Basic Math,Warehouse Experience,Materials Handling,Warehouse Distribution Experience,Warehouse Management System,Heavy Lifting,Reach Truck,Hazmat

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1