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Job Summary Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunitymaker, helping to spark and fuel Calgarys growth. The Employer Engagement Intern will work with TalentEDs Employer and Community Engagement team to promote the benefits of hiring youth for workbased learning (WBL) opportunities. The intern will provide support across employer engagement activities and work closely with the Employer Engagement Specialists and the Manager of Employer and Community Engagement. Term: 12 weeks. This is a summer opportunity with a minimum inoffice requirement of three days per week. Key Responsibilities Employer Outreach & Engagement Support Research various industries to compile lists of prospective forprofit and nonprofit employers aligned with TalentED priorities. Support outreach efforts by connecting prospective employers with Employer Engagement Specialists through email, LinkedIn, phone, or inperson events. Draft employer outreach and followup communications using approved templates, and support coordination of stakeholder meetings as needed. WorkBased Learning (WBL) Opportunity Coordination Followup 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 followups. 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 followup 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 employerfacing events, including job fairs, networking sessions, and virtual information sessions. Support registration tracking, attendance lists, and postevent followups. 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 followup, organization and time management Goaloriented 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 multitask and adapt quickly What Youll Gain Professional experience working with internal teams and seniorlevel stakeholders Handson 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 highquality work Alberta Youth Employment Incentive Eligibility Be an Alberta resident and Canadian citizen or PR Be between 1524 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr