Employer Strategist

Labour Force Link, under EmployAbilities, seeks to fill a term-based, full-time position for an Employer Strategist supporting communities of Vegreville and St. Paul. The contract term has the potential for extension.

The Employer Strategist is responsible for the engagement & delivery of Labour Force Link services & supports to employers needing assistance with finding, keeping, advancing and retaining their workforces, within their respective community.

It is a hybrid position with staff working from home, booking meeting space in the LES (Lakeland Employment Services) or other agencies as needed and out and about meeting employers on site.

**What You’ll Do**
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and stakeholders in the Vegreville, St. Paul and surrounding communities
- Research and develop employer and industry relationships to build understanding of local labour market conditions including available positions, required qualifications and advancement opportunities
- Research, develop and present project curriculum to address employer needs, changes in technology, or the labor market
- Create, promote and deliver a variety of employer workplace training to employer staff (e.g., customer service, communication, conflict management)
- Represent the Agency and promote available services and programs to employers and the community through networking, presentations, conferences, attendance at job fairs, and other business events
- Take the Lead in organizing job fairs, employer connections, educational events, and gathering partners
- Develop excellent relationships to collaborate with relevant organizations, government agencies, and industry associations to expand employer support network
- Create and distribute promotional materials including posters, job postings, and social media content

**What You’ll Bring**
- Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or Economics preferred. Education plus related experience will also be considered
- Minimum two years’ experience in employer engagement, employment, or marketing/outreach
- A valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector check

**Needed Skills**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and relationship building
- Strong writing and communication skills for creating employer-facing materials and digital content
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Canva, and social media platforms
- Proficiency with Virtual Meeting platforms (Skype, Zoom, Teams Google meet etc.)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Do you have a driver's license and a reliable vehicle?
- Do you currently reside in Vegreville, St. Paul or the surrounding area?

Work Location: Remote