Employer Engagement and Recruitment Specialist

**World Skills Employment Centre**
**Employer Engagement and Recruitment Specialist - FIN Program**

**Position Summary**:
As part of World Skills, a not-for-profit employment service for new Canadians, the Employer
Engagement and Recruitment Specialist within the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program, which is coordinated by the Settlement and Integration Policy Branch within Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada works with internationally trained professionals for placement in the public sector.

**Major Responsibilities**:
**Employer Engagement**
- Work closely with the FIN Employment Specialist and other front-line staff at World Skills to identify, recruit and invite clients to these events
- Liaise regularly and reach out to employers and Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) to guarantee the development, scheduling, and execution of these events during the course of the fiscal year
- Liaise and engage public sector and other employers through a variety of initiatives including social media and organized outreach activities
- Identify and participate in different employer engagement and other forums as a representative of World Skills
- Develop and maintain relationships with sector contacts to ensure the continuity of

World Skills’ employer engagement efforts
- Document the events’ results by writing summaries containing a brief description and highlights which can be shared with World Skills staff and on our Social Media as a way to acknowledge employers and our partners and to promote World Skills services and programs
- Actively participate and contribute to World Skills’ recruitment efforts as a whole

(committees, team meetings, job fairs, etc.)

**Recruitment and One-on-One Support**

300-219 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa ON K2P 2H4
- Provide one on one intake, needs assessment and referral services to clients as assigned
- Enter and update information into the database. Maintain and keep both electronic and hard copy files up to date as applicable

**Follow up and reporting**
- Follow up with clients and stakeholders (employers, partners) after their participation in the employer events to request their feedback in order to ensure continuous improvement of World Skills services
- Maintain records of clients being matched with employers and follow up on their progress
- Maintain updated record of the number of employer events, as well as stakeholders and clients in attendance
- Enter employer information into the database for appropriate follow up and tracking
- Contribute to reports and other publications requiring data and testimonials
- Produce partial reports as per the program’s needs

**Teamwork**
- Execute recruitment tasks through a collaborative team effort
- Work with the IRCC-FIN team and the World Skills team to make necessary modification to program implementation
- Work closely with World Skills teams and partner agencies to ensure service excellence and appropriate client referrals
- Support and contribute to the organization of a yearly FIN Alumni event in collaboration with the World Skills FIN team
- Coordinate and participate in outreach activities and in FIN-related events and meetings
- Perform other duties from time to time, as required by the organization

**Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience**:

- Post-secondary education in Human/Social Services, Education, Human Resources,

Business or a related field with 2-3 years of progressive experience in employment and

300-219 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa ON K2P 2H4

career services, human resources or recruitment or a combination of training, education, and experience
- Sound intercultural communication skills, diplomacy, maturity and integrity
- Excellent networking and outreach skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative
- Ability to work under pressure, to communicate effectively (verbal and written), to establish priorities and deal with tight timelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and able to work within a team environment are essential
- A strong work ethic having the needs of the organization and the clients as the primary priority
- Knowledge of issues related to newcomers, immigrants and employment is essential
- Advanced skills in MS Office and in current technologies to deliver virtual services
- Experience in effectively running programs in a virtual environment, including creatively interfacing with digital platforms and utilizing digital tools to engage participants in meaningful experiences is an asset
- Experience in program coordination is a strong asset
- Proficiency in English is essential, working knowledge of French is an asset

World Skills currently operates in a hybrid environment. This position is expected to work in the office a minimum of 1 day per week, plus in-person meetings or events as required.

300-219 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa ON K2P 2H4

**Salary**: $29.51 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
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