Service Navigator - Edmonton
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Career & Life Skills Coaching
Open Door Group (ODG), a mission-driven non-profit organization serving communities in Alberta and BC, is seeking a Service Navigator to support individuals facing barriers to employment in achieving greater life stability, career readiness, and meaningful employment outcomes.
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 Hours per week
Wage: $32.04 to $33.83 per hour
Location :
The primary work location is the Open Door Group Edmonton Employment Centre at Suite 500, 10150 - 100 Street NW, Edmonton.
This role supports individuals with disabilities and individuals experiencing barriers related to housing instability, mental health, substance use, or other complex social and economic challenges.
Service Navigators partner directly with clients to identify personalized life stability goals and create practical pathways forward that reflect each individual’s strengths, priorities, and lived experiences.
The Service Navigator acts as a key connection point between clients and community-based supports, including mental health services, housing assistance, food security programs, education and training opportunities, and wraparound employment services. Rather than taking a directive approach, the Navigator works alongside clients as a collaborative partner, fostering personal agency and supporting individuals to move at a pace that feels respectful and manageable.
Examplesfrom the Core Areas of Responsibility Include:
Client-Centred Service Delivery
Work directly with clients to identify individualized goals related to life stability, employment readiness, and community connection. Support clients in developing realistic action plans while fostering autonomy, confidence, and engagement in the process.
Community Connections & Wraparound SupportsConnect clients with a range of community resources and services, including housing supports, mental health services, food security programs, vocational supports, and employment opportunities. Collaborate with service providers to ensure coordinated and integrated support for clients with complex needs.
Relationship Building & Client EngagementBuild trusting and respectful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Use trauma-informed and motivational approaches to support engagement, encourage positive change, and maintain client-centered service delivery.
Crisis Response & AdvocacyRespond appropriately to crisis situations and changing client needs while maintaining strong ethical and professional boundaries. Support clients in navigating systems and advocating for services that promote stability, independence, and meaningful participation in employment and community life.
For a full overview of responsibilities, please see the complete job description available on our careers page:
Careers at Open Door Group
Champion of Great Workplaces: ODG proudly holds the title of one of Canada's Certified Great Places to Work, fostering a culture of compassion and authenticity. Join a team that values your unique contribution and believes in the boundless potential of every individual.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG is committed to offering more than just a job. Enjoy a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits package and an RRSP matching program. Your well-being matters, and we provide an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you. Invest in your future with our professional development fund. Pursue courses, workshops, or certifications to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Community Impact: Be part of an organization that goes beyond the conventional, providing tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and…
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