Employer Relations & Job Placement Specialist

WCG International Consultants Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

WCG International Consultants Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Job Developer to build relationships with local employers and place clients in employment opportunities.

The role includes candidate matching, retention support, and organizing job-centered events such as job fairs and employer presentations. The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in a relevant field and 2+ years in job development or employment counselling, with strong knowledge of the local labour market

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, etc.)
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in job development or employment counselling or a related field
• Experience marketing clients of all skill, experience, and education levels to employers in a variety of employment sectors
• Experience in assessing the needs of an employer and a client and making an effective match
• Successful history helping clients overcome challenges to employment
• Knowledge of the local labour market, government programs, job search techniques, career development and unemployment issues
• Strong digital literacy including social media and Microsoft Office Suite
• Confidentiality and professional codes of conduct
• Employment conditional on obtaining a criminal record check
• Ability to drive to employer sites in Calgary and surrounding communities, access to a vehicle and a clean driver’s abstract

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred services that lead to successful outcomes for clients. 70% of clients in Job Placement find employment
• Prospect and maintain new employer relationships to help meet expected outcomes and increase employer base. Minimum 10 new employer meetings per month
• Meet goals associated 90-day follow-ups, which includes 70% of employed clients still successfully employed at their 90-day check-in
• Coach, guide, and support clients as they prepare for informational interviews and networking events
• Respond to and support situations that are considered an employment crisis
• Update employer database with information and client hires
• Stay attuned to local community employment events and market Calgary Career Hub employment services
• Attend local job fairs and other employer related networking opportunities

Skills

Digital literacy

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Driving license

Education

Post-secondary certificate/degree/diploma

Job description

WCG International Consultants Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Job Developer to build relationships with local employers and place clients in employment opportunities.

The role includes candidate matching, retention support, and organizing job-centered events such as job fairs and employer presentations. The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in a relevant field and 2+ years in job development or employment counselling, with strong knowledge of the local labour market