Employer Engagement Coordinator

WCG Services; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employer Engagement Coordinator to foster partnerships and create sustainable employment opportunities. In this dynamic role, you will engage with employers through events, manage job vacancies, and provide exceptional service to community partners. The position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and personal development, and make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Generous time off policy

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development and employer needs assessment.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events to engage employers and meet labor market needs.
• Manage job vacancy sharing and employer referrals.
• Provide exceptional customer service and professionalism.

Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Management

Digital Literacy

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Bilingual (English and French)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

• Employment Type: Permanent

Company Description

We believe in the power of work.Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

Job Description

About the role

Location:Remote with regional travel requirements

Travel Requirements: Minimum weekly visits and attendance expected at Service Provider sites, and community events in Peel and York Region

As an Employer Engagement Coordinator (EEC) you will be responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining an ecosystem of industry and employer partnerships and building long-term employment opportunities for jobseekers. You will effectively apply tactics to achieve outcomes for job seekers and employer partners by exhibiting and presenting to large audiences both virtually and in person at industry trades shows, chambers, boards, and community events, and represent WCG on various advisory and working groups, leading workforce initiatives alongside industry to develop innovative, effective, and coordinated recruitment campaigns.

What you’ll do

• Plan, promote and execute events that engage employers to support them in meeting their labormarket needs, including job fairs, roundtable discussions, information sessions and seminars
• Manage employer referrals, including conducting needs analysis to determine how we can best support their business
• Manage end-to-end process for job vacancy sharing (posting, closing, follow-up, admin, reporting)
• Develop strategic employer accounts to increase the supply of suitable employment opportunities for Employment Ontario Participants
• Build sector capacity though the provision of training and coaching to Job Developers across the Ottawa Employment Ontario network
• Achieve/exceed customer service standards, ensuring customer calls and emails are answered and assistance provided during the first call
• Provide exceptional customer service and professionalism to our employer and community partners and referrals
• Place a high priority on building a reputable employment program through positive interactions, commitment to best practices, upholding network values and delivery of quality services
• Transition job vacancies to filled positions by managing regional job, sharing platform and follow-up
• Develop a strong understanding of WCG’s contract, guidelines, policies, and process
• Provide support to resolve client complaints, disputed referrals and any other areas related to client referrals
• Effective use of WCG’s Case Management System and other systems and databases (I.e., SharePoint, etc.)

Qualifications

What you bring

• Working knowledge and experience in providing workforce development information to employers; assessing employer needs and recommending appropriate supports and local resources
• Experience working in an outcomes / target-based environment
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills with a proven sales aptitude
• Strong digital literacy skills including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong verbal communications skills, comfortable presenting information in group settings
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as work within a team
• Knowledge of local labor market trends
• Results driven with creative approach to idea generation and problem solving
• Ability to working in fast paced environment with changing workloads
• Employment conditional on criminal record check
• Bilingual (English and French) preferred

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here .

Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $60,000 - $70,000 per year
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time off policy to encourage work/life balance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork

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WCG isstrengthened by diversity. We arecommitted to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.