Employment Specialist
About The Position
Break Barriers. Employ Change. Prospect helps people get jobs. A big part of that is by making the introduction between job seekers and our employer partners. We offer a wide range of employment services for both job seekers and employers, all focused on building an inclusive and productive workforce across Alberta. We help individuals from all walks of life; youth and mature workers, people changing industries and careers, recent immigrants, veterans, people with disabilities, and any Albertans who feel that the job search process has become daunting. If that sounds good to you, let’s get to work! We help job seekers upgrade skills and connect to resources and opportunities; we also work with employers to help them build teams that are dynamic, diverse, and inclusive of all individuals. Above all, we’re creative and resourceful. You’ll be working with employers and industry groups to help them access talent where they may not have looked for it before. You will also work directly with job seekers to connect to opportunities that are right for them.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a relevant program. A combination of related training and experience will also be considered
- Experience working with clients from a variety of demographics, including individuals with disabilities and those experiencing mental health challenges
- Prior experience in recruitment, understanding of recruitment cycles and organizational needs an asset
- Experience in employment placement, customer relations, business to business collaboration preferred
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional service with the ability to present ideas and/or services to individuals and groups
- Highly driven, reliable, and confident individual who works well in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the local labour market, employment standards are considered assets
- Exposure to diversity and inclusion programs is an asset
- Must have a valid Alberta, minimum Class 5, driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in recruitment, understanding of recruitment cycles and organizational needs an asset
- Experience in employment placement, customer relations, business to business collaboration preferred
- Knowledge of the local labour market, employment standards are considered assets
- Exposure to diversity and inclusion programs is an asset
Responsibilities
- Work with our employer partners, helping them understand the needs of a variety of demographics and how to support and foster a work environment of inclusivity and collaboration. Provide assistance with recruitment, and connections to larger Prospect events and resources
- Reach out to potential employers to find opportunities that align with client skills, qualifications and goals, and to identify areas where we can assist with recruitment needs. Foster ongoing relationships by providing relevant resources and support to employers in areas of recruitment, retention, and workforce development
- Working closely with our Career Advisors, provide resume, job search, application, and interview support to our job seekers
- Provide Prospect teams with information on current employment opportunities and source candidates for our employer partners
- Present potential candidates for employment opportunities to employer partners, and at times, support employers in understanding workplace accommodations and disclosure for individuals
- Achieve employment outcomes monthly, meeting or exceeding contract targets consistently
- Coordinate employment details with clients and other internal departments such as Service Coordinators, Career Advisors, Retention Support and Administration
- Create long lasting partnerships with employers to enable multiple employment and learning opportunities for clients
- Stay current of current employment opportunities and labour market trends
- Act as a representative to address attitudinal barriers, work to remove stigmas attached to employment and people outside the traditional labour pool
- Represent Prospect at career fairs, trade shows and other events as required
- Maintain accurate and up to date information in relevant databases and reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
