Employer Relations Specialist (WorkBC)

Immigrant Services Society of BC • Vancouver, BC

20h • CA$25 - CA$36 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Employer Relations Specialist within the WorkBC program, operating out of the WorkBC City Centre in Vancouver's Downtown East Side. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with employers to identify employment opportunities for clients. The specialist will provide services to multi-barriered clients, market job placement services, generate job leads, pre-screen clients and employers, conduct quality job matches and referrals, and offer placement-related coaching and support. The position is part of a multi-agency team within the WorkBC City Centre Catchment, operated by Open Door Group, aiming to connect job seekers with employment, training, and holistic support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or related field and a minimum of one-year professional experience in recruiting and/or talent acquisitions, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and the ability to convey ideas clearly to diverse audiences, are essential.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.
• Proven ability to liaise and develop relationships with employers.
• Stay abreast of local labour market trends and issues, especially those related to immigrants and/or clients with skilled professionals.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to commute between locations is required.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• Job Developer certification is an asset.
• Fluency in a second language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employer engagement strategies to expand job opportunities for clients.
• Develop and maintain a network of resources and employers to ensure the availability of job leads for clients.
• Lead in-person networking events such as job fairs, industry-specific sessions, employer talks, mini-conferences, and panel discussions.
• Conduct and deliver presentations to employers and employer groups in support of client marketing activities.
• Directly market clients with low skills and language levels, including youth and women with career gaps, to organizations to secure short-term unpaid placements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective employers, resource persons, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Arrange placement of participants in job shadowing or work experience opportunities that improve their chances of securing jobs commensurate with their identified skills and experience.
• Resolve placement problems and challenges in a supportive manner, facilitating positive changes for both parties.
• Work with program staff to identify and pre-screen suitable candidates for job postings, and conduct necessary screening interviews and appropriate tests to facilitate quality job matches and referrals.
• Conduct matches between the skill sets required by employers and the skill sets identified by the clients.
• Prepare and coach participants for job and/or work experience placement interviews with employers.
• Prepare and match clients in the basic and essential streams with mentors.
• Assist clients facing significant barriers by directly marketing them to employers to secure paid placements.
• Maintain necessary records and prepare accurate and timely narrative/statistical data for program reporting purposes.
• Perform administrative functions to support marketing activities, such as preparing correspondence, reports, and records.
• Participate 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).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 105 hours of vacation and 35 hours of personal leave.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution. Optional employee RRSP contribution at 1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%.
• Inclusive culture and supportive workplace with opportunity for innovation and development.
• Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level