Employer Engagement Coordinator - Achieving Job Start Targets for our Job Seekers

WCG International Consultants Ltd.; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in employment solutions is seeking an Employer Engagement Coordinator to lead partnerships and develop employment opportunities for job seekers. Key responsibilities include presenting at industry events and leading recruitment initiatives in the Ottawa area. Ideal candidates should have experience in partnership building and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in employer engagement and partnership development.
• Strong communication skills for presentations and networking.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain industry partnerships for employment opportunities.
• Conduct presentations and represent the organization at various events.
• Lead workforce initiatives and recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Partnership building

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Recruitment strategies

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Job Description

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.

Position: Service System Manager leading the Employment Ontario transformation in Peel, York, Ottawa and Toronto. The Employer Services strategy focuses on four key areas: promote Employment Ontario as a recruitment partner of choice, increase awareness of inclusive hiring practices and work with employers to recruit and retain through EO, partner with industry stakeholders to develop talent pipelines and sector pathways, and support our network of service providers to effectively develop and deliver Employer Engagement strategies reflective of the Labour Market in each region and demographic need.

Location: Remote with regional travel requirements. Travel: Minimum weekly visits and attendance at Service Provider sites, Employer sites and community events in the Ottawa region. Application Deadline: September 30, 2025. Interviewing Timeline: October 6–13, 2025. Anticipated Start Date: October 27, 2025.

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