Employer Liaison

Summary

Employer Liaison
Program: Career Pathways for Newcomer Women (CPNW)
Location: Brampton/Mississauga
Contract length: 1-Year Contract with Opportunities for 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 40,000 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 people who thrive in a flexible and fast-paced environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, a RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

The CPNW program is designed to support professional newcomer women in securing employment that utilizes their skills and experience. In addition to guiding them in exploring a range of career paths that will support their short and long-term success in the labour market.

This position 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 work closely with all community partner agencies and employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy for 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 counseling 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, WebEx and Microsoft Teams
• Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)
• Previous experience specifically working with women is an asset
• Experience working with marginalized communities, including newcomers who may be experiencing employment barriers is an asset
• Experience in business development, sales, B2B recruitment is considered an asset
• Fluency in a second language will be 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.

Please Note: ACCES remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace. As of October 1, 2021, candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required. We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions. Employees who are not fully vaccinated due to a valid medical exemption must provide written proof from an allergist/immunologist/cardiologist.

Job status: Unionized
Contract Length: This is a 1-year Contract with Opportunities for Extension
Salary: $54,467.55 per annum