Employer Liaison, Integrated Employment Services (Toronto)

ACCES Employment•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 56,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for profit organization, ACCES provides employment services that connect jobseekers, including newcomers, youth, women and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide 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 thrives in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. The Employer Liaison is responsible for developing employment opportunities for ACCES clients. The individual in this role will work in collaboration with the ACCES Employment Consulting team and all community partner agencies and employers.

Requirements

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 and in-demand occupations.
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 (i.e., Salesforce).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector is preferred.
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.
Experience with Employment Ontario Programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to 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-ups 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 center support when required.
Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counselling and referrals when required.
Arrange job fairs and networking events.
Other duties as assigned by management.