Specialist, Industry Engagement - TalentED

Job Description

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth.  Our mandate is to position Calgary for long term economic success, through the expansion, retention and attraction of companies, capital and talent. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are passionate about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story, a place of blue sky thinking and unexpected opportunities.

About the TalentED Greater Calgary Project

TalentED Greater Calgary aims to generate 2,000 work-based learning opportunities for youth ages 18-24 by engaging small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits across the greater Calgary region. This project will increase industry engagement with youth and apply an innovative and collaborative approach.

Job Summary

The Industry Engagement Specialist proactively conducts industry outreach and business development to secure meaningful work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for youth across greater Calgary. This role identifies, pitches, and converts non‑profit and SME employer leads by positioning TalentED as a practical workforce and talent pipeline solution.

Through strong relationship management and inclusive engagement practices, the Specialist supports employers through recruitment and placement, builds employer capacity through tools and training, and ensures opportunities are well‑aligned, accessible, and high‑quality.

This is a full-time contract position with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Engagement

• Proactively identify, prospect, and engage non-profit and SME through direct outreach, relationship-building, and participation in relevant industry and community events to generate qualified leads and WBL opportunities.


• Achieve assigned placement targets.


• Position and sell the business case for hiring youth by aligning TalentED’s offerings to employers’ workforce, capacity, and talent pipeline needs.


• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers and organizational decision-makers to uncover hiring demand, skill gaps, and project-based opportunities suitable for WBL.


• Present and tailor TalentED resources, including WBL posting templates and wage subsidy referrals, as value-added solutions that reduce hiring risk and cost for employers.


• Advance an inclusive industry engagement strategy by promoting equitable hiring practices and ensuring opportunities are accessible to youth from marginalized or underrepresented groups.
  

Placement Coordination

• Analyze information from community employment centres and post-secondary institutions (PSIs) on program offerings and youth to be able to advise on effective placement strategies.


• Review requests from employers on potential talent needs and work with them to align to potential youth/programs.


• Triage challenges or concerns from employers and work with TalentED team and stakeholders to address concerns.

Training and Resources

• Prepare and deliver workshops and AI training for employers to streamline recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of youth.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify concerns or areas of improvement for developed processes, tools and templates.


• Collect feedback from employers on tools and templates to determine areas for continuous improvement.


• Work with team to implement improvements to tools and templates.

Data Collection

• Document employer interactions in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain an accurate record for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting. 

• Ensure relevant information is included in the WBL platform and other relevant data tracking tools
  by following up with employers for missing details, as needed.  

• Maintain files associated with various employers for WBL. 

• Support with coordination of events as it relates to engaging employers and increasing WBL placements; collect attendance and employer feedback from events to support project goals. 

Let’s Talk About You

You’re a target-driven, relationship-builder with a strong business development mindset and a passion for connecting employers with meaningful youth talent opportunities. You thrive on outreach—identifying workforce needs, building partnerships, and turning those conversations into impactful work-based learning experiences for youth at scale.

You bring a strategic, data-informed approach to your work—leveraging CRM tools to track engagement, and measure success. Above all, you’re driven by purpose: helping bridge the gap between education and industry, and creating pathways for young people to succeed.

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in relevant field such as business administration, human resources

CPHR designation would be considered an asset

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, human resources, workforce development, consulting, or stakeholder engagement.

Previous experience supporting employers and/or job seekers would be considered an asset

A valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle would also be considered an asset

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Business development and relationship management. Skilled in outreach and maintaining strong connections with employers and stakeholders, with an understanding of labour market dynamics, SMEs, the non-profit sector and equity practices.


• Use excellent interpersonal skills to provide tailored support for employers and close deals.
  


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to pitch value, relay information clearly, and support diverse audiences.


• Able to translate complex information into accessible language.


• Experienced in managing employer accounts, tracking accurate KPIs and supporting the adoption of new processes and technologies.


• Ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions to operational and stakeholder challenges.


• Able to pivot based on changing priorities, tasks, or deadlines and looks for creative or alternative ways to optimize workflow.


• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, Monday.com, and generative AI.
  

EDI Commitment Statement

Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment.

We strongly believe in accessibility in the work we do and welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodations are available for candidates on request during

all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs.

Calgary Economic Development adheres to the Alberta Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Please be aware that Calgary Economic Development is committed to having a safe work environment.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 3:00pm, August 14, 2026. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.