Employer Relations Coordinator

Options Community Services•Surrey, BC

4d•CA$33 - CA$34•Onsite

About The Position

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. Are you a natural connector with a passion for community impact? Options Community Services is seeking a dynamic Employer Relations Coordinator to lead a motivated team in building strong partnerships with local employers. In this pivotal role, you'll help open doors to meaningful employment opportunities for diverse job seekers, while driving innovative engagement strategies across our WorkBC Employment Services. Join us in empowering communities and changing lives—one job at a time. Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will strategically lead and support a team of Employer Liaisons across multiple WorkBC Centres, fostering strong employer partnerships and coordinating outreach activities in collaboration with Options Immigrant Services and other community providers. Your role will focus on expanding employment opportunities—including for multi-barriered clients—through relationship-building, targeted marketing, job development, and individualized client support. You’ll also manage employer databases, monitor service outcomes, track financial supports, and ensure accurate reporting and billing. Engaging in community events, hiring fairs, and networking initiatives, you’ll play a key role in achieving sustainable employment outcomes and advancing program goals.

Requirements

Background in Business Administration or Marketing.
At least two years of experience leading teams in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.
Strong foundation in job development.
Strong foundation in project management.
Experience working with diverse, multi-barriered clients.
Strong local labour market knowledge.
Established business community connections.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Proficiency in database systems like ICM.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong community engagement skills.
Strong collaboration skills.
Client-centered approach.
Ability to meet targets.
Ability to manage sensitive information.
Ability to adapt to diverse cultural settings.
Valid BC driver’s license.
Access to a vehicle.
Undergo a Police Information Check (PIC).
Undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a second language.

Responsibilities

Strategically lead and support a team of Employer Liaisons across multiple WorkBC Centres.
Foster strong employer partnerships.
Coordinate outreach activities in collaboration with Options Immigrant Services and other community providers.
Expand employment opportunities, including for multi-barriered clients, through relationship-building, targeted marketing, job development, and individualized client support.
Manage employer databases.
Monitor service outcomes.
Track financial supports.
Ensure accurate reporting and billing.
Engage in community events, hiring fairs, and networking initiatives.
Achieve sustainable employment outcomes and advance program goals.