Labour Market Coordinator

Lifemark Health Group • Fort McMurray, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Labour Market Coordinator will be responsible for developing relationships with employers to identify their current needs in hiring and retaining staff. The Labour Market Coordinator will work collaboratively with employers, Employment Counsellors and other Labour Market Coordinators to help employers improve their current hiring and onboarding practices. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, with marketing experience and will build a strong network with employers, associations and industry professionals.

Requirements

• University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business, Social Sciences or related field including Human Resources, Marketing, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education, etc.
• Experience in sales or marketing required
• Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle required; ability to travel within city limits regularly/outside city limits occasionally
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Knowledgeable on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications
• Solid understanding of the local labour market
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Results and outcome focused
• Security background check required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HR is an asset
• Career and employment counselling, job development/placement, case management, disability management and facilitation experience an asset
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Responsibilities

• Actively market Lifemark’s vocational programming to employers and the community; some travel will be required to promote programming in all service areas throughout the province
• Connect with employers to identify their recruitment and hiring needs
• Contact employers (cold calling, networking, events, etc.) and develop a strong network of employer contacts
• Assess and address employer needs, barriers, and complexities while developing and managing service plans
• Apply HR best practices to provide individualized and impactful services to employers
• Ensure effective and ongoing communication with identified stakeholders, including participants, professionals, referral sources
• Refer participants to appropriate community resources, including Alberta services (available through the Alberta Government), Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers
• Create and maintain a database for employer connections and networking contacts
• Write reports in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes

What This Job Offers

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