At EmployAbilities, it is our mission to provide specialized services to individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment by creating opportunities for skill development, education, and employment.
We envision an inclusive society where all people are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to work to their full potential.
Since 1974, we have served people with disabilities, barriers to employment, and employers, and acted as a voice of community advocacy. Experience and passion have fueled our leadership in developing programs, services, and resources that increase the economic participation and empowerment of people with disabilities and individuals with barriers to employment. Our services are not about entitlement or compromise, but inclusion and opportunity.
Currently seeking to fill board member vacancies.
EmployAbilities is looking to recruit new volunteer board members to serve on the board of directors to provide governance to our charitable non-profit organization moving forward. We’re specifically looking for qualified and passionate individuals to work in the following positions:
Treasurer
As Treasurer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the financial well-being and compliance of EmployAbilities. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission and impact. Duties would include overseeing the financial health of the organization, reviewing budgets, preparing reports and more. View the qualifications, requirements and commitment: Treasurer – Volunteer Board Position.
Community Engagement
The current need of the board is a board member with community engagement/fundraising experience in Edmonton who would be able to support the organization moving forward. We are seeking a passionate, relationship-driven individual to provide oversight and recommend community engagement and fundraising efforts. View the qualifications, requirements and commitment: Community Engagement – Volunteer Board Position.
Business Development
We need a business development expert who can drive revenue generation, build strategic partnerships and support our organization’s expansion. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, relationship-oriented individual to play a crucial role in expanding our network of supporters and identifying new revenue opportunities to help grow our impact. View the qualifications, requirements and commitment: Business Development – Volunteer Board Member.
Serving on the EmployAbilities’ Board
The board meets nine times per year for approximately. 120 minutes per meeting. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every other month at 5 pm at the head office in Edmonton at 402, 10909 Jasper Avenue (supper is provided). The new board members would need to be from Edmonton, have an interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and barriers in finding employment across Edmonton and North Central Alberta.
Apply or spread the word!
We invite you to learn more about these opportunities and join us! Please share these with your network, so we can continue our mission to help people with disabilities and barriers to employment find and keep meaningful work.
How to apply:
Please submit your complete resume and cover letter to: Jason Loewer, (executive director) jasonl@employabilities.ab.ca. In the subject line, please indicate Volunteer Board Position.
The deadline for submission is August 15, 2025.
