Employer Liaison, Employment Services, Brampton

Employer Liaison

Program: Employment Services

Location: Brampton

Contract Length: 1 Year 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 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.

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:

• Monitor all placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow-up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants
• Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and individual resource centre support when required
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy to employers
• Arrange job fairs and networking events
• Integrate work with all ACCES staff, in particular with the Employment Consultant team
• Liaise with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities
• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counselling and referrals when required
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with Employment Ontario Programs is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to facilitate group activities
• 3 or more years’ experience in job development, employer outreach, employment counseling, and/or recruitment
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• 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
• Understanding of labour market information and trends
• Business Degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team
• Experience in business development, sales, B2B recruitment is considered an asset
• Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)
• Knowledge of/experience working with diverse job seekers, including newcomers, youth, persons with disabilities, Ontario Works recipients, etc.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector is preferred
• Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

Job status: Unionized

Salary: $54,467.55 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Contract length: 1 Year with Opportunities for Extension

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:

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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