Employer and Community Liaison

Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc.- Career Edge; Picton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Picton, Ontario is seeking an Employer and Community Liaison for a part-time permanent position. The role requires building employer relations and supporting youth in finding quality employment opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, case management skills, and a diploma in a related field. This position offers a chance to contribute to community development and assist young individuals in their career journeys.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering services to youth.
• Direct marketing/sales experience.
• Ability to work with a variety of software programs.

Responsibilities

• Build employer relations and market services.
• Develop training plans and monitor placements.
• Collaborate across departments.
• Complete data entry and maintain case notes.
• Refer clients to community supports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Expertise in recruitment and placement

Strong case management skills

Effective time management

Knowledge of the local labour market

Strong computer knowledge

Education

College Diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Outlook

Word

Excel

EOIS-CaMs

Job description

Overview

Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc.’s Employment Ontario Employment Services Program, known as Career Edge, requires an Employer and Community Liaison for their Career Exploration, Planning and Experience Program (CEPE). This is a part-time permanent position commencing as soon as possible. The Employer and Community Liaison will support the CEPE program through determining quality employment opportunities for youth residing within Quinte West, Lennox & Addington and Hastings & Prince Edward Counties.

Who We Are

Career Edge specializes in employment and career development and has been offering free employment services to the general public since 1987. We also connect people to education, training, community services and a variety of other programs. Whether someone is looking for their first job or their last, or they’re an employer looking for employees, Career Edge is proud to offer a wealth of services and is excited to work with any job seeker or employer!

What You Are

As an Employer and Community Liaison, you are a part of our Employment Services team and your passion for providing exceptional customer service contributes to guiding your clients to successful outcomes including quality employment opportunities, matching workplace requirements to candidate skills. While networking and marketing our services, you will communicate in an open, helpful, and engaging tone with a focus on empowering each client through the job search process and each employer through the recruitment process.

You enjoy working with people, are organized, and can work effectively with a variety of software programs. This role will have you building employer relations, developing training plans, monitoring placements, working collaboratively across all of our departments, completing data entry, following guidelines and referring clients to community supports and services.

Responsibilities

• Build employer relations and market Career Edge services to employers and job seekers.
• Develop training plans and monitor placements.
• Collaborate across departments to support clients and employers.
• Complete data entry and maintain accurate case notes and organized files.
• Follow guidelines and refer clients to community supports and services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated proficiency in the delivery of services to youth.
• Expertise in recruitment and placement.
• Direct experience in marketing and managing budgets.
• Strong case management skills including entering accurate case notes and maintaining organized files.
• Effective time management skills to meet timelines and targets by prioritizing tasks.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and labour legislation.
• Strong computer knowledge (Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, EOIS-CaMs, various databases).

Qualifications Required

• College Diploma in a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s licence and vehicle is required.
• Minimum of two years of marketing/sales experience is preferred.

Application Information

If we sound like someone you’d like to work with and you have the required skills for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

All applicants are appreciated for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc./Career Edge welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.