Employment/Placement Specialist

March-of-Dimes-Canad; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada in Mississauga is seeking an Employment/Placement Specialist to help adults with disabilities overcome barriers to employment by matching them with job opportunities and supporting them through the process.

You will develop relationships with employers, coordinate wage subsidies, and create on-the-job training plans, while providing ongoing follow-up to ensure successful placements.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management.
• Sensitivity to issues and barriers experienced by people with disabilities.
• Well-developed time management, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales, and customer service skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the current labour market and labour market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software.
• Ability to document information, maintain records, and assist with reports.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with employers across industries and initiate job orders.
• Maintain employer records and ensure they are up to date.
• Document employer priorities to help match clients with opportunities.
• Match clients with opportunities and provide necessary support.
• Negotiate wage subsidies with employers as needed.
• Develop on-the-job training plans for clients if required.
• Provide follow-up support to employers and assist with accommodation as needed.

Skills

Employer outreach

Customer relations

Negotiation

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Sales and customer service

Labor market knowledge

Prioritization under pressure

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe software

Job description

This Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill an Employment/Placement Specialist position in our West Central Region (Mississauga).The Employment/Placement Specialist will provide services to adults with disabilities who face employment barriers by matching them with employment opportunities secured through job development and supporting them throughout the process.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with employers across a variety of industries, serving as a point of contact and initiating job orders with companies and their representatives.

• Maintain ongoing communication with employers, ensuring all employer records are complete and up to date.

• Document employer priorities and requirements to help the Employment Services team and clients prepare for appropriate job matches.

• Work with the Employment Services (ES) team to match clients with employment opportunities secured through job development and ensure placements receive the necessary support.

• Negotiate employment opportunities with employers and arrange wage subsidies as needed.

• Develop on-the-job training plans for clients, if required.

• Provide follow-up support to employers, conduct regular check-ins, and provide necessary assistance, including accommodation support, to ensure positive outcomes for both employers and clients.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management, with relevant experience in recruitment and screening.

• Sensitivity to issues and barriers experienced by people with disabilities.

• Well-developed time management, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Effective negotiation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales, and customer service skills.

• In-depth knowledge of the current labour market and labour market trends.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software.

• Ability to document information, maintain records, and assist with reports.

• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation required.

Additional Details:

• Salary Range: $56,632 - $70,790 per annum

• Hours: 35 hours per week