Employer Partnerships Specialist

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Immigrant Employment Council of BC Full time

**About Us**

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) is a dynamic not-for-profit that helps BC employers recognize the collective value immigrants bring to the workforce, positively impacting our society and economy. As a growing organization, our programs break down barriers that keep BC businesses from making full use of the diverse skills and experience immigrants bring to the workplace and communities**.**

**About the Role**

We are seeking a driven and proactive Employer Partnerships Specialist to join our non-profit organization. In this role, you will be at the forefront of actively recruiting and engaging employers to participate in our programs, inspiring them to recognize and leverage the unique value that newcomers bring to their organizations and supporting them to create more immigrant inclusive workplaces. You will be co-creating a model where employers are eager to work with us to access immigrant talent by developing innovative, outcome-driven employer recruitment strategies and building partnerships. You will support the seamless integration of employers into our programs and initiatives, fostering collaboration that brings about mutual benefit. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about making a difference.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Employer Recruitment and Engagement**
- Design and implement recruitment strategies that attract employers eager to engage with immigrant talent.
- Create and maintain an up-to-date, employer database to track employer interactions, partnership agreements, and outcomes achieved through our programs.
- Lead efforts to educate employers about the untapped potential of immigrant talent, helping to shift perceptions and foster inclusive hiring practices.
- Cultivate and manage strong, ongoing relationships with employers, business and professional associations, taking a proactive approach to address their feedback and cater to their evolving needs.

**Strategic Business Development**
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and maintain strategic partnerships that enhance recruitment efforts.
- Clearly articulate the value and benefits of participating in our programs and connecting to untapped immigrant talent.
- Ensure continuous engagement with employers, following up to solidify partnerships and encourage collaboration.
- Collaborate with employers to thoroughly understand their business needs, documenting key insights to drive business development initiatives and tailor innovative solutions that meet their workforce demands.
- Collaborate with our learning and development team to support employers to implement immigrant inclusive hiring and training practices.

**Event Coordination and Representation**
- Identify and actively participate in in-person and virtual employer-related activities, such as events and employer spotlights, to showcase our programs and facilitate connections.
- Represent our organization at relevant industry events and conferences, to promote IEC-BC’s employer engagement programs and initiatives.

**Market Research and Trends Analysis**
- Stay informed about industry trends, labor market dynamics, and emerging job opportunities to inform employer engagement strategies.
- Conduct market research to identify new sectors or industries for potential partnership development.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment, business development, or employer relations, preferably within the workforce development or diversity and inclusion field.
- Established local business network.
- Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in negotiating and managing partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaborations.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software (e.g., Dynamics, Salesforce) for tracking and managing employer relationships.
- Knowledge of recruitment processes, and diversity and inclusion best practices in an asset.
- Must be available to attend occasional early morning, evening, or weekend events.

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V6C 2T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have an established local (BC) professional network?

**Experience**:

- Business development: 1 year (required)
- Strategic partnerships: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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