Job Description

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story as the Blue Sky City.

TalentED

TalentED is an exciting and evolving program under the CED portfolio. TalentED aims to generate 2,000 work-based learning opportunities for youth aged 18–24 by engaging small- to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations across the Greater Calgary region. This initiative will strengthen employer engagement with youth through an innovative and collaborative approach.

Job Summary

The Employer Engagement Intern will work with TalentED’s Employer and Community Engagement team to promote the benefits of hiring youth for work-based learning (WBL) opportunities. The intern will have the opportunity to provide support across employer engagement activities. This role works closely with the Employer Engagement Specialists and Manager of Employer and Community Engagement.

This is a summer opportunity with a minimum in-office requirement of three days per week.

Term: 12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Outreach & Engagement Support

• Research various industries to compile lists of prospective for-profit and non-profit employers aligned with TalentED priorities.
• Support outreach efforts by connecting prospective employers with Employer Engagement Specialists through email, LinkedIn, phone, or in-person events.
• Draft employer outreach and follow-up communications using approved templates, and support coordination of stakeholder meetings as needed.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) Opportunity Coordination

• Follow-up with employer WBL postings on the TalentED Matching Platform to support posting extensions, provide updates on applicant activity, and maintain ongoing relationships.

• Assist in aligning employer requests with available programs, youth cohorts, or partners (under Specialist guidance).

• Help vet new postings, track placement progress and flag outstanding information or follow-ups.

Employer Resources

• Assist with organizing, updating, and distributing employer tools (posting templates, project templates, WBL resources).

• Help maintain clear and accessible resources and documentation (e.g., organized SharePoint folders).

• Support preparation of materials for employer workshops or information sessions.

Data Entry & Reporting Support

• Assist in the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), including employers outreached, 1:1 consultations scheduled, and follow-up activities.

• Enter and maintain accurate employer interaction records in the CRM system, HubSpot, as needed.

• Support quality assurance checks and follow up internally or with employers for missing or incomplete data.

Events Support

• Assist in the planning and delivery of employer-facing events, including job fairs, networking sessions, and virtual information sessions.

• Support registration tracking, attendance lists, and post-event follow-ups.

• Collect and summarize employer feedback from events.

Administrative Support

• Attend meetings and document action items.

• Assist with maintaining organized team files, trackers, and templates.

• Support ad hoc tasks and projects related to employer engagement activities.

Education

Sales, Business, Communications, Public Relations or a related field

Key Skills

• Customer service orientation

• Relationship building and trust development

• Strong follow up, organization and time management

• Goal-oriented mindset and persistence

• Strong research skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• High attention to detail

• Strong technology skills (email, spreadsheets, calendars, CRM tools, AI fundamentals)

• Professional and positive attitude

• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly

What You’ll Gain

• Professional experience working with internal teams and senior-level stakeholders

• Hands-on experience in business development, employer outreach, and program delivery

• Exposure to a wide range of community partners

• Direct mentorship and training from the TalentED Employer and Community Engagement Manager

• Ongoing support and guidance from the TalentED team to support your growth, learning, and success in delivering high-quality work

Alberta Youth Employment Incentive Eligibility

Hired youth must:

• Be an Alberta resident and Canadian citizen or PR

• Be between 15-24 years of age at the start of employment

• Not be working with the same employer applicant and/or in the same position at the time of and prior to the employer applying for the incentive

Ineligible youth:

• Business owners or board members

• An immediate family member of the employer or someone who has authority over the employer

• Any youth working in Canada temporarily (i.e. temporary foreign workers)

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. Calgary Economic Development strongly believes in accessibility in the work we do. We welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodation is 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.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 3:00pm, May 0****4, 2026.

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