Employer Relations Specialist

4 months ago

Markham, Canada Job Skills Full time

**Employer Relations Specialist**

**Full-time Opportunity**

**York Region**

**Who we are**: Job Skills offers employment solutions connecting the skills of job seekers with the needs of employers to create a more vibrant community.

**What we need**: Results-driven individuals who:

- Are inspired by helping people achieve their employment goals and enjoys building relationships with the employer and business community
- Have demonstrated experience in _sales, negotiation, building partnerships, innovation, coaching and facilitating change_
- Have post-secondary education in a social services related field, human resources, marketing, recruitment or a combination of related education and relevant work experience
- Have Post-secondary education, preferably a job developer certificate and/or related university degree with experience in job development
- Have well-developed interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
- Have experience working with persons with disabilities providing a variety of workplace supports and job coaching to help clients be successful
- Have knowledge of community agencies, services, resources and employers within the community
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is considered an asset
- Have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

**What you will do**: The Employer Relations Specialist supports the activities of the Job Skills by:

- Achieving targets (both job starts and retention)
- Creating and maintaining working relationships with employers
- Achieving individual targets towards overall team outcomes
- Screening employers for suitability and relevancy
- Aiding employers to determine needs, developing job descriptions, and arranging for interviews of potential employees
- Promoting the organization and its pool of talent
- Performing on-site or virtual visits to employment locations for follow-up and monitoring
- Participating in delivering outreach and marketing activities within the community; including job fairs, community and employment agencies, and performing outreach to clients and employers
- Analyzing, evaluating and interpreting job information to assist clients in selecting the work environment best suited to their needs
- Meeting with clients regularly and follow up with their progress and needs, based on client Stream A, B, or C (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly up to 12 months) to ensure employment retention
- Assisting in developing employment objectives, identifying barriers to success, and strategizing for evaluating progress
- Ensuring matches between suitable clients with appropriate work placements and mentoring opportunities; supporting workplace success; facilitating adjustments, as required
- Implementing marketing strategy and attending promotional activities
- Expending employer supports as per allocated budget
- Ensuring all client notes and data entry is completed with accuracy and within a timely manner
- Delivering high-quality service as outlined in Job Skills’ customer service standards

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education, preferably a job developer certificate and/or related university degree with experience in job development
- Post-secondary education in a social services related field, human resources, sales/marketing, recruitment or a combination of related education and relevant work experience

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Building Collaborations/Partnerships
- Self-Confidence
- Coaching
- Client Service Orientation
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Persuasive Communication
- Problem Solving

**What you will get**: In addition to the satisfaction gained from helping people reach their goals, Job Skills offers:

- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
- Generous paid time off (including enhanced vacation time off, personal needs time off and optional year-round “summer hours” schedule, etc.) to encourage work/life balance
- Comprehensive, employer-paid health benefits package (including extended health and dental)
- Defined, employer-matched pension plan
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Free on-site parking

Job Skills is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit, charitable organization that is constantly developing or implementing new programs to help individuals achieve economic independence. In doing so, we aim to contribute to the economic and social viability of our community. We are ethical, client-focused, and performance-oriented and believe in the personal growth of our staff, our community, and our clients.

As an _Employer Relations Specialist_ with Job Skills, you will work for a high performing organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals.

Job Skills is committed to fostering a workplace that is both inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. As a diverse workplace incorporates a variety of backgrounds and perspe

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