program administrator

shop foreman

business development specialist

program coordinator

facilitator

Ballad Consulting Group

After pulling the knives out of my back from the two staff members I hired in Red Deer,  I realized that Karma is a great thing. The program itself is what is needed in Red Deer. It is a great program that can be very beneficial to the community for years to come. Unfortunately it is run by a company who brags that the government threw money at them for this program with no results needed. The upper management ( corporate) has said directly "they do not care about results for this program" they just want to take pictures and flaunt the students in the community to promote Ballad in Red Deer. They post the pictures on social media and tell the government they are doing a great job. Right out of the federal government playbook. ( Corporate is based in Edmonton)The good news is the contract is up in 2025 and a local company that cares, can win the government contract and take this program to the next level. If I were a student in the program I would not let them take my picture. If you want to work there, its a great program but be wary of the chatter, your desire to express oneself and the knives in the kitchen. 

Owner is rarely present and shows no interest in programming and delegates to a manager who has no clue how to run programs. No experience in working with clients facilitating or building programming. Unless you have one or more university degrees, you won't be taken seriously. Program staff are afraid to speak up because concerns are not taken seriously and are told not to worry about it or are punished by being cut from communication.  Program staff do a super job for clients but it is sad to see zero respect from head office. WC, GP, and YEG training staff are amazing and work without recognition or ability to move up no matter how hard they work. Too much control to unexperienced & undereducated lead for the type of work Ballad does. Could be a amazing company if upper management valued the type of work they do.

I was at Ballad for about 15 months as a Program Coordinator.  
I was 100% invested in the Company and it’s values and visions.
Unfortunately, due to a coworker leaving, some things happened beyond my control that left me feeling vulnerable in my position.
After that, I chose to resign.
I think Ballad has the opportunity to be a fantastic Company, however they have grown so fast so there are issues and pains that they will learn from.
I wouldn’t work there again, however, down the road, I think they will be an excellent employer.
As an applicant for a position, it is NOT a permanent role.  Ballad’s role in Grande Prairie is based on Alberta Government contracts so keep that in mind.  If it doesn’t get renewed, you may be out of work.
That’s a secondary reason I left.  I now have permanent full time employment with no end date.  

I wish Ballad was available to me years ago, the only issues i find are, 
1- That GED is not offered(cost covered) 
2- There is no real skills assesment program to help me find the "right fit", career wise.
3- MOST IMPORTANTLY
That the "Work placement program" has nothing to offer me,
for example, I am a physically fit, healthy, perceptive, attractive, clean, classy woman with an abundance of essential and transferable life and job skills that is finished raising my family, and they have me working in a gas station. That is not work experience that i don't already posses and will get nothing out of it. 
My contract with the gas station is almost up and because they it would only amount to "part time",  They are now planning to place me at yet ANOTHER GAS STATION...
I fail to see the logic in this

I have learned so much in 6 months from Carpentry, building sheds, wood puzzles, using all power tools involved, to Hospitality; housekeeping and Janitorial, to Food Prep , cooking, baking, to gardening and inventory. Also In the office days I learned a lot about self care, confident, resume building, computer skills, stress management, budgeting and other workshops. The staff at Ballad are all absolutely amazing in that each of them have their own way of showing you incentive, perseverance, positive attitudes and confidence!!! I love the Ballad Consulting Group and wish it was a longer program in some means.

Working for Ballad has been an incredible experience. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is having the flexibility to make an impact in so many different communities, and being awarded the tools and resources from management to do so. The people we are all fortunate enough to work with embody shared values with the strategic direction of the organization. 

HR provides immense support to its staff in all aspects, and contributes to a very strong growth in the organization and a healthy workplace across all locations. 

Ballad is a great environment to change and grow, with great people that are willing to answer any question you have, and are willing to help when needed. The management are so easy to get along with, it's more like you are working with them, then working for them. The hardest part of the job, for me, was the shifts are only days. Most of my adult life has been night shift, so it took a while get used to regular hours. The most enjoyable part of the job was the people. I made some great friends

This was a government funded program that helped me obtain my first aid ticket and my fork lift ticket. Balled Consulting offered help to people looking for work, helped the with their resumes if needed. The taught basic reading skills to those that needed it to.. I was a good program to be in, but i found that I only benefited from ballad with my two certificates

I enjoyed all that Ballad offers. To be payed to be trained, given advice, counselling, tickets, certificates and more, is more than anyone could hope for.
Staff is friendly and accommodating and the students are also great. An upbeat, up lifting, yet calm and relaxed environment, makes Ballad a great place to learn, grow skills and make connections.
If you need a career, need a career change or don't know what it is you want to do for work, come to Ballad!!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Small company allowing you to take on many roles

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management, Very top heavy and "mean girl" culture

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Tough, management is very clicky

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
navigating the mood of the manager

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Program administrator 6 salaries reported	$50,000 per year
Shop foreman 12 salaries reported	$68,188 per year
Business development specialist 10 salaries reported	$59,375 per year
Program coordinator 2 salaries reported	$57,500 per year
Facilitator 12 salaries reported	$60,167 per year

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