Business and Community Liaison - ENRICH

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location: Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range: $30.91 to $33.46 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience.

The Opportunity

The Business & Community Liaison develops and implements a Stakeholder Engagement Plan to enhance newcomer attraction and retention in rural and remote communities across British Columbia and Yukon (BCY). This role focuses on building strategic relationships with employers and community partners, promoting local resources and labor market insights, and coordinating services to support newcomers in adapting and thriving in these regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Liaison

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with agencies, businesses, employers, and stakeholders in rural BC and Yukon.
• Develop and execute engagement plans, including coordinating events and promoting the program at employment-related activities.
• Conduct employer needs assessments to identify opportunities and gaps, staying informed about labor market updates.
• Collaborate with researchers, staff, and stakeholders to enhance project effectiveness and participate in PAC advisory committee meetings.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of community and employer contacts, employment opportunities, and client records in PMIS.

Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate with the Training Group's Marketing team to create promotional materials and increase program visibility.
• Recruit and connect with employers to create job opportunities for newcomers and support local workforce development.
• Enhance the program's social media presence and track engagement activities to evaluate outreach effectiveness.

Project Delivery

• Build employer relationships to create job opportunities and conduct client needs assessments to evaluate eligibility and job readiness.
• Facilitate workshops, informational sessions, and cohort-based training on skills development and labor market information (LMI).
• Coordinate employer-partnered activities, including guest speaker events, mock interviews, and hiring fairs.
• Support participants in accessing work experiences, job shadowing, and direct placements, while maintaining updated LMI for each region.
• Assist employers with onboarding and tailored training programs, monitor participant progress, and maintain detailed records of activities.

Additional Information

• Facilitate online class sessions as needed and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Participate in the Training Group's Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) to ensure quality standards.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience in marketing or related fields.
• Proven experience building partnerships with employers and stakeholders, with knowledge of newcomer needs and settlement services.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel across BC and Yukon as required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Suite, and online meeting tools.

Additional Information

This is a full-time contract position (40 hours per week) and will be based in Coquitlam Campus, and will be required to travel occasionally within the lower mainland. Shifts are typically Mondays-Fridays from 9:00am-5:00pm, but may include occasional evenings and Saturdays.
Posting Number: 02503SA
Position Title: Business and Community Liaison - ENRICH
Anticipated Start Date: 04/28/2025
End Date: 04/27/2026
Needs a Criminal Records Check: Yes

How To Apply

Open Date: 04/16/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References: Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note: Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.