Employer Liaison

ES - Liberty, 149 Liberty Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job Description At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive. We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth. Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential Love the thrill of a fast-paced, high-impact environment? Ready to champion inclusive hiring and make a real difference? Then the Employer Liaison role at Achēv is calling your name The Employer Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities by building and maintaining strong relationships with employers. This position supports individuals facing barriers to employment through job matching, placement, retention, and job search services. The role also involves outreach, marketing, and coordination of employment-related events and services.As part of our Employment Services program, we’re hiring a passionate Employer Liaison to join our Liberty Village Employment team (149 E Liberty St Suite 290, Toronto, ON M6K) and help connect job seekers with strategic employer partnerships. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with employers across various sectors. Promote the value of inclusive hiring and the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities. Conduct outreach activities such as site visits, presentations, and consultations with employers. Job Development & Support Identify employment opportunities aligned with participants’ skills, interests, and goals. Collaborate with Employment Support Specialists and other team members to facilitate successful job matches. Customize job duties or develop specialized roles (“job carving”) that align with participants’ strengths, ensuring their time and talents are used meaningfully and productively. Provide onboarding support and ongoing consultation to employers to ensure sustainable employment outcomes. Support wage subsidies, workplace accommodations, and inclusive onboarding practices. Maintain accurate documentation of employer contacts, wage subsidies (Brokered Incentives Agreements), and participant outcomes using EOIS/CaseFLO/FFAI. Participate in program evaluation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Attend team meetings, community events, and professional development sessions. Liaise with the Client Service Planning team and Employer Liaison Coordinator to update individual action plans and support strategies. Deliver services flexibly across all components of the Employment Services model as required. Qualifications and Skills University or Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Recruitment, Business, or a related field. Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, or employment services. Knowledge of job development, wage subsidies, employer incentives, and job retention strategies. Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, youth, newcomers, and other equity-deserving groups. Strong organizational, time management, and goal-oriented skills. Proficiency in digital tools, platforms, research, and career development resources. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities. Strong facilitation, presentation, and one-on-one coaching skills. We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website www.achev.ca #J-18808-Ljbffr