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Calgary is a major urban center for the province of Alberta, especially those residing in southern Alberta.
While Calgary has the highest labor productivity compared to other major cities across Canada, landing a job here has become increasingly difficult.
Improving your job prospects in Calgary can take some work, but with a little assistance from a career coach, you can be well on your way to finding your next career.
A career coach not only helps you find a new job but also supports you through the ups and downs of looking for a job.
The cons?
Finding the right career coach that’s worth your time and money can be tough.
We’ve taken the time to research career coaching services in Calgary to bring you only the most skilled.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best career coaching services in Calgary.
Best Calgary Career Coaches
Best Career Coaching Services in Calgary
How We Choose Winners
Each of the Calgary career coaching services below was reviewed taking into consideration the following:
The cost of the service compared to other Calgary career coaches.
Overall experience, awards, and certifications.
Effectiveness of the process from start to finish.
Client reviews on third-party platforms.
This list was hand-curated to serve all industries, professions, and career levels. While many of the services on this list are from Calgary, these career coaches are virtually available whether you are in St. Albert, Red Deer, Surrey, Lethbridge, Wetaskiwin, Burnaby, or any other city in Alberta.
Average Calgary Coaching Cost
Calgary Career Coach Reviews
Find My Profession
Find My Profession offers a one-of-a-kind experience that goes far beyond any other career coaching service on this list.
While traditional career coaches will teach you how to find a job, Find My Profession’sReverse Recruiting service will do the work for you.
This white-glove service will search for jobs on your behalf, apply for you with a customized resume to fit the application, and network with key decision-makers to secure interviews.
The only thing they won’t do is show up to the interview for you. But don’t worry, this service offers interview preparation and salary negotiation advice. So you’ll be fully prepared!
You can save hundreds of hours searching for jobs, filling out applications, customizing your resume, and networking. Finally, you can pay someone to find you a job. Your dedicated Reverse Recruiter will create a personalized strategy to manage all aspects of your job search. Each Reverse Recruiter only works with four clients at a time, providing you with personalized attention and care.
If you’re looking for a traditional career coach to help you change career paths, this service may not be a good fit. The Reverse Recruiting service is for professionals who know what kind of job they want but don’t have the time or energy to find it on their own. There is also usually a waitlist of about one month.
4.9/5 based on 394 Trustpilot reviews
4.9/5 based on 276 Sitejabber reviews
5/5 based on 147 Google reviews
5/5 based on 53 Facebook reviews
5/5 based on 8 BBB reviews
5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews
$2,500 per 4-week period
(831) 888-0967 or help@findmyprofession.com
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Change My Life Coaching
Change My Life Coaching is a personal and professional coaching services company founded by Christopher Lawrence in 2012. Christopher is a Certified Master Coach Practitioner (CMCP) with over 15 years of corporate experience. Kyle Kalloo is the company’s CEO and an ICF accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
Christopher has personally coached over 2,000 people throughout his coaching career. The team at Change My Life Coaching offers a personalized approach to coaching by providing whole-life coaching programs that are tailored to each individual’s unique career-related needs.
There are no service packages to purchase directly from the website. You need to book a 15-minute initial consultation with the service to get started. There is a separate website you would have to check out for executive, leadership, and business coaching services.
4.9/5 based on 64 Google reviews
4.7/5 based on 14 Facebook reviews
$2,250 – $3,100 per package
(403) 910-7111 or info@changemylifecoaching.ca
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Spark for Life Coaching
Spark for Life Coaching is a life and career services firm run by the highly ambitious and experienced Lisa Jones. Lisa is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through CTI, the Coaches Training Institute. She holds an BA degree in History and Sociology from the University of Western Ontario.
Unlike some services in the list, Lisa offers a free 30-minute sample session so you can see what her services are like. Although based in Calgary, she works with clients nationwide via phone or Skype. Lisa has over 20 years of experience in teaching, guiding, and coaching.
The initial complimentary session cannot be booked directly from the website. You’ll have to email Lisa or fill in the online contact form to schedule one. Also, the prices for the individual sessions are not mentioned on the website.
5/5 based on 13 Google reviews
$3,000 per package
(403) 875-1865 or lisa@sparkforlifecoaching.com
The Success Model
The Success Model is an independently owned business run and operated by Christine Hourd, an expert success and leadership coach certified with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Christine works with professionals, executives, and business owners in various capacities, both in-person and online.
Christine uses solution-focused coaching based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help you build a positive mindset and work to achieve your personal and career goals. She has been featured in digital publications, such as YourTango and Thrive Global.
No pre-packaged services can be found on the website. You will have to book a 30-minute introductory session with Christine to know more about the services, process, and packages offered by The Success Model.
5/5 based on 10 Google reviews
$195 per session
(403) 400-5541 or christine@thesuccessmodel.com
Yvonne Winkler
Yvonne Winkler is a self-proclaimed champion of feminine values who provides one-on-one coaching services to women entrepreneurs to help them break through personal and professional barriers. She has over 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship, consulting, marketing, and business development.
Yvonne offers personalized services to emerging entrepreneurs and business owners to empower them to make better decisions. Although based in Calgary, she serves clients across Canada and the US. You have the chance to connect with seasoned business owners and learn from their experiences.
Yvonne coaches only female leaders and business owners. So, this service wouldn’t be a good fit for you if you are not a female entrepreneur. Also, the free discovery session cannot be booked online at the time of this article being written; there was an error on the page.
5/5 based on 17 Facebook reviews
5/5 based on 9 Google reviews
$555 – $1,00 per package
(403) 383-6473 or yvonne@yvonnewinkler.com
Alberts & Associates
Alberts & Associates has been helping professionals make the right career decisions since 2010. Owned by Gerard Alberts, they offer career counseling, life coaching, and psychological assessment services. Gerard has 25+ years of experience and holds an M.Ed in psychology from the university of Calgary.
Alberts & Associates does not employ a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Rather, they come up with personalized solutions that identify your strengths and develop your mentality. They also offer in-office consultations for folks living in Calgary.
The company does not provide the pricing details of their career coaching services on their website. You have to contact them for that. The entire company seems to be run by a single person who may or may not have expertise in your industry.
5/5 based on 2 Google reviews
~$200+ per hour
(403) 254-8400
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Calgary Career Counseling
Calgary Career Counseling is a private organization offering career counseling and coaching, as well as job search advising. Dr. Laura Hambley is the Founder and a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
While the team at Calgary Career Counseling works one-on-one in-person with clients in Calgary, they serve people across Alberta by phone or through video conferencing platforms. All services are provided by registered career counselors, career coaches, and job search strategists.
Although Dr. Laura specializes in personal counseling and career development, she doesn’t hold any industry leading certifications in career coaching. Additionally, the prices are not mentioned on the website. You will need to call them to know more about their fee structure.
4.2/5 based on 9 Google reviews
~$200+ per hour
(403) 261-5085 or admin@calgarycareercounselling.com
Distill Coaching & Consulting
Distill is a coaching and consulting firm run by Jennifer DeDominicis, a Calgary-based coach with over two decades of industry experience. Jennifer is an ICF accredited Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a Certified Organizational Coach. She holds a M.Ed in Educational Studies from the University of Alberta.
Jennifer provides individual and team coaching services to diverse clients, including government and not-for-profit organizations. She also provides customized coaching programs tailored to the specific needs and strategic goals of an organization.
Distill Coaching & Consulting doesn’t have the prices of individual and team-coaching programs listed on the website. Also, the company doesn’t have any reviews or testimonials to be found on third-party platforms.
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$120 – $200 per hour
(403) 708 2488 or jennifer@distillconsulting.ca
Previous Years Winners
Career Coaching Winners (2022)
Find My Profession, Change My Life Coaching, KH Career Coaching, Spark for Life Coaching, The Success Model, Yvonne Winkler, Calgary Career Counseling, Distill Coaching & Consulting
