Employer Liaison - Pre-Apprenticeship Home Renovation Program
About The Position
The Employer Liaison provides employment services to immigrants wishing to pursue a career in the skilled trades in Ontario. Reporting to the Director and the Senior Director of Employment and Newcomer Services, the Employer Liaison is responsible for ensuring the program facilitation is seamless, ensuring that there is sufficient community awareness for the program, and providing support to program participants. The Employer Liaison is also responsible for the recruitment, selection, and deselection of program participants, facilitation of workshops, and connecting program participants to employment.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education or equivalent in a related field
- Fluent in English, oral and written
- Experience in job development/matching and/or employment counselling
- Ability to showcase program participant’s skills to skilled trades employers
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and video conferencing platforms
- Ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds and skill levels
- Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in developing curriculum in career readiness, pre-employment, and life skills within an employment program setting
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Superior problem-solving and creative skills
- Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada.
- A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required.
- Annually, staff must complete the mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth and submit the certificate of completion.
Nice To Haves
- Related education might include: Recruitment Training, Human Resources Certification, Social Services Worker Diploma or Developmental Services Worker Diploma
- Other languages are an asset
Responsibilities
- Providing employment services to immigrants and Canadian Citizens who wish to pursue a career in construction in Ontario.
- Ensuring seamless program facilitation.
- Promoting YMCA Trades Technical Training Programs to increase community awareness.
- Providing support to program participants.
- Recruiting and selecting program participants.
- Facilitating workshops.
- Connecting program participants to employment.
Benefits
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
- Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
- Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan
- Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation
- Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
