Employer Relations Specialist Jobs

Position: Employer Relations Specialist, Global Talent Loans Program Regular part-time position at 17.5 hours per week starting as soon as possible Employment Program - Vancouver Terminal office Days off: Tuesday and Thursday.

At ISSofBC we believe in:

❖ Working with purpose

❖ We aspire to improve

❖ We cultivate belonging

❖ We are genuine

Why choose us!

Join ISSofBC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee agencies in Canada. As well as being a values-driven organization, we pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. You can make lifelong friends and connections when you join our family. What's more, we also have multiple locations and offer flexible working and shorter working weeks than most organizations.

About Global Talent Loans

The Global Talent Loans Program supports skilled immigrants and refugees to fast-track their re-credentialing and employment journey in British Columbia. We do so by providing low-interest loans to cover for recredentialing coursework and exams, free customized one-on-one career coaching, group and self-paced online learning on career development and standards in BC, local connections to mentors and skilled professionals, and on-site employer tours and networking events.

In Global Talent Loans, we believe that with career support from our Case Managers, Resources Advisor, and Employer Relations Specialists, all our clients can pursue their chosen profession here in BC. Our services are tailored to your individuals’ education, training, and professional experiences.

As an Employer Relations Specialist, you will report to the Manager and Assistant Manager and you will focus on serving skilled professional clients who require assistance in finding meaningful work. In addition to marketing job placement services to generate job leads and placements for unemployed clients that are consistent with ISSofBC policies and funder’s guidelines, you will also: develop and maintain a database network of resources and employers contacts to ensure the availability of job leads for clients, provide job information and resources to clients, pre-screen clients and employers and conduct quality job matches and job referrals and provide placement-related coaching and support and conduct follow-up activities with clients and employers.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Job Development:

• Keeps abreast of developments in the local labour market and trends in the employment/career counselling area
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with prospective employers, resource persons, and other relevant organizations
• Conducts and delivers presentations to employers and employer groups in support of client marketing activities
• Maintains a database of contacts; and markets job placement services to generate job leads and placements for clients
• Develops and maintains a network of resources and employers to ensure the availability of job leads for clients

Client Service:

• Conducts matches between the skills sets required by employers and the skills sets identified by the clients
• Works with program staff, as appropriate, to identify and pre-screen suitable candidates for job postings, and conducts the necessary screening interviews and appropriate tests to facilitate quality job matches and referrals
• Prepares and coaches participants for job and/or work experience placement interviews with employers
• Arranges placement of participants in job shadowing or work experience opportunities that improve their chances for securing jobs commensurate with their identified skills and experience
• Provides ongoing coaching and support to clients. Consults with the relevant staff or the Manager regarding any unresolved issues and problems

Administrative Functions:

• Updates client’s information and employment activities in the CRM, NewTrack
• Maintains necessary records and prepares accurate and timely narrative/statistical data for program reporting purposes
• Creates jobs postings and pre-screening interview forms
• Perform administrative functions to support marketing activities, such as preparing correspondence, reports, and records
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Participates in creating marketing strategies and activities with the marketing team such as planning and participating in outreach and recruitment activities, e.g., hiring events and career information workshops

What You Bring

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Sociology, professional experience in recruiting and/or talent acquisitions, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer. Job Developer certificate is an asset to the position.

What Makes You a Change Maker

• Stay abreast of local labour market trends and issues, especially those related to immigrants and/or clients with skilled professionals
• A natural connector with an exceptional ability to interact authentically with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, and/or socio-economic backgrounds and experiences
• Knowledge of adult learning principles including facilitation, use of social media, and /or online learning concepts
• Proven ability to liaise anddevelop relationships with employers
• Demonstratedcross-cultural counselling abilities
• Strong communicator: you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clear BC Criminal Record Check
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows applications, software, and databases

ISSofBC Value Proposition

• Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents
• Role Salary Range: $25.50 - $32.35 per hour
• Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Expected Starting Range: $25.50 - $27.06. Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity. Wage grids are reviewed annually.

ISSofBC’s mission and values emphasize inclusivity and recognition of individuals’ unique talents. In recruiting and developing our staff, we see strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our team.

If you are passionate about making a difference, apply now!