Employer Liaison - Healthcare Connections

Acces-Employment; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

ACCES Employment in Canada is seeking an Employer Liaison for the Healthcare Connections project. The role develops employment opportunities for internationally educated healthcare professionals and liaises with employers to create postings and pathways. Hybrid work with travel to sites and events is required.

The position supports IEHP transitions, coordinates training and follow-up, and collaborates with Employment Consultants. Unionized environment with a contract ending March 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Business Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years in job development, employer outreach, employment counselling and/or recruitment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Not-for-profit/employment sector experience preferred, especially healthcare sector.
• Knowledge of healthcare sector and clinical research networks is a strong asset.
• Experience with diverse job seekers including newcomers and internationally educated professionals is preferred.
• Understanding of labour market information and trends.
• Experience in business development, sales, B2B recruitment is an asset.
• Experience with Employment Ontario/Bridging Programs is an asset.
• Effective networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and cooperate in a team.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Able to facilitate group activities.
• MS Office and online meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams).
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar databases.
• Second language is an asset.
• Occasional evenings and weekend hours.
• Travel to ACCES sites, employer sites and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to employers.
• Liaise with professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and opportunities.
• Monitor placements, oversee training plan development, and follow up for successful outcomes.
• Integrate work with ACCES staff, especially with the Employment Consultant team.
• Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and resources.
• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake, assessments, counselling and referrals.
• Arrange job fairs and networking events.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Networking

Teamwork

Group facilitation

Multi-tasking

Second language (asset)

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Travel willingness

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Zoom/WebEx/MTeams

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: Employer Liaison
Program: Healthcare Connections
Contract Length: Contract until March 31, 2027, with possibility of extension
Location: Brampton/North York/Toronto

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, and Canada. ACCES helps more than 57,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for profit organization, ACCES provides employment services that connect jobseekers, including newcomers, youth, women and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada's population.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrives in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Healthcare Connections is an innovative suite of programs that supports Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals’ (IEHPs) transitions to quality, non-licensed employment in the broader healthcare sector. With a broad range of projects funded by federal and provincial governments as well as by foundations and corporate sponsors, Healthcare Connections focuses on supporting highly skilled professionals in making complex career transitions. Projects have libraries of content created by experts in the broader healthcare sector and wide stakeholder networks that include employers, researchers, and partners. Healthcare Connections is critical to ensuring that IEHPs are provided opportunities to put their skills to use in building healthier individuals and communities. Graduates of the Healthcare Connections program have recently moved into a diverse range of positions in Healthcare Administration, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Operations and many others.

The position of Employer Liaison within the Healthcare Connections project is responsible for the creation of employment opportunities for IEHPs. The individual in this position will work in collaboration with their teammates and colleagues across the organization, as well as employers and partner agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to employers.
• Liaise with professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities.
• Monitor all placements, oversee training plan development, and conduct on-going follow-up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants.
• Integrate work with all ACCES staff, in particular with the Employment Consultant team.
• Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and individual resource centre support when required.
• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counselling and referrals when required.
• Arrange job fairs and networking events.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Business Degree or equivalent.
• 3 or more years’ experience in job development, employer outreach, employment counselling and/or recruitment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector, particularly with employers within the broader healthcare sector, is preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare sector and clinical research employers and networks is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of/experience working with diverse job seekers including newcomers, and internationally educated healthcare professionals who may be experiencing barriers to employment, is preferred.
• Understanding of labour market information and trends.
• Experience in business development, sales, B2B recruitment is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with Employment Ontario Programs and/or Bridging Programs is an asset.
• Effective networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Able to facilitate group activities.
• Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office environment and with online virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx and Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce).
• Fluency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.
• Required to travel to other ACCES site locations, employer sites, partners, networking events and job fairs.

Job status: Unionized
Contract Duration: Contract until March 31, 2027, with possibility of extension
Salary: $59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

We are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Please Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire. We do not use AI in our candidate screening.

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our mission, values, and operations. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada. We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients. Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.