Job description: Employer Liaison

Program: Canadian Employment Connections (CEC)

Location: Toronto

1-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario and Canada. ACCES helps more than 42,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for-profit organization, ACCES provides job search services that connect newcomers, jobseekers, youth, women, and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide over 35 customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada’s population.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrive in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, a RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) is a free pre-arrival employment program that offers virtual services to prepare internationally trained professionals for the Canadian job market. The program brings together ACCES Employment’s expertise and vast network of Canadian employers in the following six sectors: Engineering, Financial Services, Human Resources, Leadership, Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain. This fully online program requires the Employer Liaison to be proficient in different online platforms and comfortable tracking, monitoring, and maintaining data to ensure all client targets and outcomes are met.

The Employer Liaison is mainly responsible for the creation of employment opportunities for ACCES clients. The Employer Liaison in this position works alongside the ACCES Employment Consulting team and will also work closely with all community partner agencies and employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy to employers

Liaise with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities

Monitor all placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow-up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants

Integrate work with all ACCES staff, in particular with the Employment Consultant team

Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and individual resource centre support when required

Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counselling and referrals when required

Arrange job fairs and networking events

Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications and Experience:

Business Degree or equivalent

3 or more years’ experience in job development, employer outreach, employment counseling and/or recruitment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of labour market information and trends

Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector is preferred

Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Able to facilitate group activities

Effective networking skills

Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office environment and with online virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Brazen, and Microsoft Teams.

Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)

Knowledge of/experience with internationally trained professionals, new immigrants and working with employers is a strong asset

Experience in business development, sales, recruitment, and B2B recruitment is considered an asset

Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

We are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Job status: Unionized

Contract Duration: 1-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension

Salary: $56,646.25 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire.

This position will be posted until it is filled. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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Expected salary: $56646.25 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:27:22 GMT

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