- Position Type: Full time contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Experience Required: 2+ years
- Location: Toronto
- Report to: Manager, Employer Partnerships & Services
- Experience: 2+ years
- Start Date: Immediately
Position Summary:
The Employer Services Consultant is responsible for partnering with employers in multiple sectors, assessing their workforce development needs and developing strategies to enhance the employer labour market demands. The Employer Services Consultant works directly with job seekers to determine their specific needs. The provide the full spectrum of job development support to connect job seekers to existing employment opportunities or develops opportunities from existing job descriptions based on job seeker and employer needs.
Additionally, they work closely with those furthest removed from the labour market, supporting both job seekers and employers with retention supports. This role includes promoting other relevant services or programs of The Career Foundation that our employer partners and/or job seekers may benefit from. Join us in developing the workforce of today, tomorrow, and beyond!
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Workforce Development, Employer Outreach & Relationship Building
- Develops 2-3 new relationships with employers each week in a variety of industries but with a focus in the IT & Tech Sector
- Assists IT & Tech and other employers to identify their workforce development needs and conducts site visits to ensure that employers can provide suitable and safe workplace environments
- Assists employers to recruit employees/skilled labour by facilitating employment-related events, preparing job postings on employers behave, assisting with outreach process to attract suitable candidates, and posts positions on internal and other approved job boards
- Participates in workforce development, analyzes employer workforce needs and supports the development of employer partnerships
- Informs employers of other relevant programs and services of The Career Foundation and promotes all fee-for-service/fundraising initiatives
- Maintains, fosters, nurtures ongoing relationships with employers, engages them in the development of clients and workforce development
- Serves as a resource for employers, advises them on human resources and other employment related issues
- Arranges employer guest speakers, educating job seekers on specific employers needs/expectations of various sectors
- Initiates and maintains accurate documentation of contacted employers, job leads and any other job development activities for information retrieval
- Maintains an Employer Database with accurate notes regarding client interviews, current recruitment status and job development activities.
Job Matching & Placement
- Places a minimum of 3-4 participants into full-time employment through advertised and non-advertised job leads on a weekly basis
- Negotiates and administers placement agreements and employer incentives (wage subsidy, on-the-job training) and monitors training plan ensuring expectations of placement are met
- Ensures quality of placements by appropriately matching candidates’ skills with the job requirements
- Conducts required employer site visits, ensuring workplace health and safety policies are in place
- Supports employer and placed job seeker with any arising retention issues
- Provides employer with suitable candidates for the role, works with employer to carve out roles from existing job descriptions based on needs and skills requirements of job seeker and employer
- Makes resources available in print and/or online form on topics such as workplace health & safety and Employment Standards Act.
Client Needs Assessment, Job Search Support & Retention
- Assesses job seekers, determines specific individual needs, identifies job goals, develops action plans, and supports job seekers in overcoming identified barriers to employment
- Case manages’, coaches, and motivates participants during their job search
- Supports job retention by monitoring client progress during employment and through 12 months post closure
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the positions that participants are applying for and clarifies questions participants may have
- Plans and participates in community events concerning employment, education, and career development
- Provides orientation to workplace, life skills coaching and support for disclosure of a disability
- Conducts workshops to instruct participants on effective job search strategies (cold calling, job posting analysis, salary negotiation, etc.)
Program Marketing & Outreach
- Assesses job seekers, determines specific individual needs, identifies job goals, develops action plans, and supports job seekers in overcoming identified barriers to employment
- Case manages’, coaches, and motivates participants during their job search
- Supports job retention by monitoring client progress during employment and through 12 months post closure
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the positions that participants are applying for and clarifies questions participants may have
- Plans and participates in community events concerning employment, education, and career development
- Provides orientation to workplace, life skills coaching and support for disclosure of a disability
- Conducts workshops to instruct participants on effective job search strategies (cold calling, job posting analysis, salary negotiation, etc.)
Other Duties as Required
- Maintains flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Participates in fundraising activities on behalf of The Career Foundation
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- College Diploma or University Degree in Career and Work Counselling, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Development or related is required
- Experience in sector-specific business development with a focus in the IT & Tech Sector
- A minimum of 2 years direct service experience in the areas of job development and job coaching, or marketing or business development
- Proven track record in a result’s driven environment, solid experience in meeting or exceeding targets
- Knowledge of local labour market, job search strategies and techniques
- Understanding of, and ability to effectively apply the principles of the sales process to generate job leads and secure positions for clients
- Vocational counselling/placement experience with multi-barriered individuals will be considered a strong asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven record of demonstrating tact and diplomacy when facing challenging situations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Office 365 (Teams, SharePoint), internet and online employment tools. Aptitude for learning and working with new technologies
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle is essential for local travel.
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About Us: The Career Foundation offers a wide range of career and job-related programs. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of seven locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. The Career Foundation receives funding from Employment Ontario, Service Canada, and private sector companies. For more information please visit our website at www.CareerFoundation.com.
The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
We are a professional, result-driven organization that has been described by our employees as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented.
We also offer:
- Competitive compensation
- A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, and travel coverage
- An Employee & Family Assistance Program
- An RRSP matching plan
- A wellness program