Employer Liaison, CPMP

Talent Acquisition - Achev • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Employer Liaison who thrives on outreach and achieving targets. You will be the primary bridge between our skilled participants and the business community, acting as both a job developer and a recruitment partner.Your mission is to proactively search for new opportunities, "sell" the value of our programs to employers, and "secure" placements. You will use your recruitment and account management skills to build a strong pipeline of jobs in the construction sector. If you are a goal-oriented connector who excels at building relationships and is driven to meet targets, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: Minimum 2 years of target-driven experience demonstrated in Job Development, Recruitment, B2B Sales, or Account Management.
• Coaching & Facilitation: Minimum 2 years of experience facilitating job search sessions and/or providing one-on-one employment coaching to adult learners.
• Education: University Degree or College Diploma in a related field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Human Resources, Social Services) OR an equivalent combination of demonstrated skills and experience.
• A "Seeker" Mentality: You are goal-oriented, resilient, and highly organized, with superior time management skills and a drive to achieve placement targets.
• Master Communicator: Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Dynamic Presenter: Strong presentation, facilitation, and one-on-one coaching skills.
• Market Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Labour Market (LMI), modern job search strategies, and effective recruitment techniques.
• Computer literacy and experience with common office software and internet research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a government-funded, target-based employment program.
• Strong understanding of community resources and wrap-around services.
• Proficiency with computerized assessment tools and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop a robust pipeline of work opportunities by conducting targeted outreach to new and existing employers (cold calls, emails, in-person visits, and networking).
• Promote and "sell" the benefits of our programs to employers, including job matching services, placement support, and available subsidies.
• Build and maintain strong employment relationships, acting as a single point of contact and trusted recruitment and staffing service for businesses.
• Arrange and coordinate events, including targeted job fairs and networking sessions, to connect employers directly with talent pool.
• Connect participants to the employer community by actively matching their skills, interests, and career goals with suitable placement opportunities.
• Provide a full suite of recruitment services to employers, including conducting needs assessments, screening candidates, and referring qualified individuals.
• Ensure program integrity by vetting employers, confirming they meet all eligibility criteria, and conducting at least one site visit per employer to confirm a safe and suitable work environment.
• Oversee the placement process from start to finish and monitor progress.
• Provide expert job search coaching to participants, both individually and in group settings, to prepare them for success (e.g., resumes, interviews, job search strategies).
• Act as a mediator and coach to identify and resolve any workplace issues, providing job retention support to ensure long-term success for both the participant and the employer.
• Integrate all work seamlessly with the project teams to ensure a holistic and successful client journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree