Industry Relations Liaison

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Rupertsland Institute Full time

**The Organization**

Rupertsland Institute (RLI) is an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta and has a mandate in education, training, and research. With a decentralized network of 10 METI-Service Centres, in addition to two mobile service units, RLI designs and delivers training and education services to more than 140,000 Alberta Métis.

The RLI Vision is: "_A Skilled and Knowledgeable, Self-Reliant Métis Nation_."

The RLI Mission is: "_To enhance the self-sufficiency and well-being of Alberta Métis through quality education, training, and research_."

**The Opportunity**

Industry Relations Liaison will perform a range of duties associated with Apprenticeship Services Programs mandate in collaboration with local employers, industries, networks, and unions by increasing employment and training opportunities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Researches opportunities for strategic partnership, development strategies and work plans across Alberta;
- Develops and implements an ongoing strategy for the identification of prospecting and stewardship of external partners, that will lead to employment and training opportunities;
- Identifies employers, unions and and professional bodies and manages the participation of industry partners in the proposal preparation process, to aid in leveraging industry-sponsored funding and helping to cultivate and secure appropriate partnership agreements and employment and training opportunities;
- Markets the Employer Partnership Program to industry and organizations focused on closing the labour market gap in specific occupations;
- Plans for and develops strategic collaborative relationships with local and provincial employers, industry, and provincial organizations to increase employment opportunities for Alberta Métis;
- Analyzes, evaluates and interprets collected information to target the most suitable partner or collaborating employers that support RLI programs and organizational goals;
- Identify research programs or project opportunities and bring industry participants onboard as partners and plans occasional events to bring industry partners together;
- Researches and compiles labour market research to support the regional manager's activities.
- Collaborates with the Regional Team Services and Employment Services team to identify specific outreach and partnership needs and employment opportunities;
- Collaborates in the coordination of job-development activities of Regional Métis Training to Employment Staff
- Acts as a liaison between RLI MTE team and employers to market METI-Services job-seeking clients to employers and facilitate onboarding of MTE clients when required;
- Encourages and engage employers to provide industry
- and occupation-specific input and expertise into the programs, projects and to develop orientation opportunities (e.g., workplace tours, Q&A, or networking sessions), acting as a liaison between employers and MTE Regional staff;
- Provides a leadership role in developing and acquiring a Job Seeker/ Employer Match database;
- Travel as required;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 3 years' related experience with demonstrated success in meeting targets, developing strategic collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, Business Managment or a related field is an asset, or equivalent post-secondary training and related experience will be considered;
- Confident communicator with demonstrated skills in building and maintaining business relationships;
- Strong presentation skills using various tools and formats, in-person and online;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal, networking, negotiation, and collaboration skills;
- Proficient in internal databases, and Microsoft Office software;
- Knowledge of the barriers facing Métis people;
- Experience in project management and/or coordination of activities;
- Strong knowledge of Alberta industry sectors and the local labour market, established industry contacts considered an asset;
- Understanding of unionized environments;
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Valid Alberta driver's license and access to a vehicle.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Business/ Sales: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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