Manager, Corporate Engagement (Outreach & Community Partnerships)

ACCES Employment•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$75,000 - CA$85,000•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.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary education.
Relevant training and professional development in the areas of not-for-profit, event planning, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and/or resource development.
Demonstrated expertise in networking and relationship building.
Strong collaboration, communication and team building skills with all levels of staff.
Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management.
Good understanding of and ability to work with diverse groups.
Excellent project management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational, planning, problem solving and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and appropriately identify and respond to urgent situations while meeting competing deadlines.
Highly proficient working with MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom and other event and networking platforms.
Strong sector knowledge and understanding of the Canadian not-for-profit landscape.
Ability to travel between ACCES locations, to employer and sponsor locations and events including some that may occur after business hours.
Hold an Ontario Class G Driver’s License in good standing; provide a 3-year driving abstract for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of community engagement initiatives.
Foster relationships with a variety of community organizations, employers, and stakeholders, including underrepresented groups and those facing employment barriers.
Work closely with partners to understand their needs and how the Street Fleet can provide support, such as job search assistance, upskilling, or other resources while organizing and overseeing outreach events, workshops, and activities that align with the mission of ACCES Street Fleet.
Engage with communities to raise awareness of ACCES Street Fleet services and address local needs.
Connect with employers to create employment opportunities and partnerships that benefit the community.
Conduct outreach to schools, community centers, and other key locations to promote services and build trust.
Liaison with staff across ACCES to ensure support is available for community events for our various programs and services, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) / Employee Resource Group (ERG) events
Collect data and insights from events, engagements, and partnerships to evaluate the success of initiatives.
Provide regular reports and updates on the impact of the Street Fleet’s community engagement, using data to drive future decisions and improve programming.
Track outcomes and gather feedback from community members and partners to assess the impact and areas for improvement.
Ensure seamless coordination managing the Street Fleet vehicle's logistics, ensuring it is fully prepared for each event or outreach activity. Work in tandem across ACCES sites to ensure alignment of objectives, resources, and messaging.
Provide strategic guidance and supervision for outreach activities, ensuring goals are met within timelines and budgets.
Coordinate the logistics of the Street Fleet vehicle, ensuring it’s used effectively during these events.
Plan and manage travel logistics, including mapping out routes to underserved areas and maintaining an efficient travel schedule. Ensure safe and timely transportation to and from outreach locations.
Ensure vision requirements for Class G license are met.
Observe safe and responsible driving practices following the Highway Traffic Act.
Follow all safe driving protocols for drivers and passengers.
Observe ACCES policies regarding cell phone use.
Ensure proper maintenance of the ACCES Street Fleet Vehicle.
Ability to travel between ACCES locations, as needed.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Other duties as assigned.