Community Engagement Specialist

2 months ago

Whitby, Canada Meta Vocational Services Inc. Full time

Position Summary

This position is a 1 year full time contract with the potential for renewal. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating community and employer partnerships with the purpose of promoting META’s services, and job seeker skills. The goal of this position is to increase business and secure employment for our clients.

Roles and Responsibilities
- Establish and nurture relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to create a network of opportunities for job seekers and the agency as whole.
- Plan and execute job search and outreach initiatives to promote META’s programs and services within the community; organize and participate in job fairs, workshops, community events, attend events hosted by professional and/or business associations.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement activities and programs
- Maintain accurate records (files and/or database) and prepare reports; use data collected to continuously improve engagement strategies and service delivery.
- Collaborate with team to identify job seekers’ attributes/skills and develop strategies to increase employability and meet client employment goals.
- Research and identify both public and non-public job openings and share them with the team.
- Foster relationships with employers to identify recruitment gaps and secure placement opportunities for job seekers (job trials, job shadowing, and temporary/long-term employment).
- Adhere to program eligibility guidelines while negotiating training incentives with employers and completing related documentation and follow-ups.
- Other duties as requested by Program Supervisor.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role (recruiting, sales, community outreach).
- Minimum 2 years’ related experience supporting persons with disabilities and/or complex barriers to employment.
- Strong marketing, customer service and networking skills; Ability to negotiate, problem solve and effectively work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills / a team player that can accept responsibility and cooperate with others to accomplish organizational goals.
- Familiarity with community services networks and knowledge of Ontario income support programs.
- Familiarity with labour market trends, and able to research/share labour market information with team.
- High level of computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel) and effective research skills.
- Previous experience using databases; experience using CAMS would be considered an asset.
- Able to exercise discretion with personal and confidential information.

Additional Notes
- Current and clear criminal record check, including vulnerable sector screening.
- Travel outside the office will be necessary; access to reliable transportation is required.
- May require non-standard working hours (evenings and weekends)
- Must have ability to work from home as needed.

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