Employment Relations Specialist

Tenaquip NIS Limited.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenaquip NIS Limited. is seeking an Employer Services Advisor to engage employers, support recruitment and retention, and create pathways to employment for Job Seekers.

This on-site Canada role focuses on building relationships, guiding inclusive hiring, and coordinating with internal teams to align opportunities with job seeker goals. The position requires a diploma or degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in employer engagement or related services, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in employer engagement, recruitment, workforce development, or employment services.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance employer needs with Job Seeker success and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers across industries.
• Act as primary contact for employers seeking recruitment, retention, or workforce support.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices, onboarding, retention strategies, and workplace accommodations.
• Identify workforce needs and align employer opportunities with Job Seekers skills and employment goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support job matching and employment readiness.
• Support coordination between employers and service teams for onboarding and early employment success.
• Maintain post-placement contact with employers to address challenges and support retention.
• Share feedback from employers to inform service improvements and Job Seeker preparation.
• Track employer engagement activities, services provided, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners to align employer engagement with broader employment strategies.

Skills

2+ years experience

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or degree in Business/Human Resources/WFDev

Job description

Join a passionate team-based working environment with the opportunity to work with community partners and employers who are dedicated to helping and making a difference in people's lives. Our Employment Services support government-funded programs across Canada empowering all communities through sustainable employment opportunities.

The Employer Services Advisor engages employers to support workforce needs while creating pathways to employment for Job Seekers. This role serves as a single point of contact for employers, offering recruitment support, retention strategies, and workplace guidance to support successful and sustainable employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

Employer Engagement & Support

• Build and maintain relationships with employers across a range of industries.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employers seeking recruitment, retention, or workforce support.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices, onboarding, retention strategies, and workplace accommodations.
• Identify workforce needs and align employer opportunities with Job Seekers skills and employment goals.

Employment Pathway Development

• Collaborate with internal teams to support job matching and employment readiness.
• Work with employers to explore flexible role design, skill development opportunities, and work-based learning placements.
• Support coordination between employers and service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and early employment success.

Retention & Sustainment Support

• Maintain post-placement contact with employers to address challenges and support retention.
• Provide problem-solving support related to workplace integration, performance expectations, or retention risks.
• Share feedback from employers to inform service improvements and Job Seeker preparation.
• Track employer engagement activities, services provided, and outcomes.
• Contribute to reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with community partners and service teams to align employer engagement with broader employment strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or degree in Business, Human Resources, Workforce Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in employer engagement, recruitment, workforce development, or employment services.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance employer needs with Job Seeker success and sustainability.

Preferred

• Experience supporting inclusive hiring or retention initiatives.
• Knowledge of local labour market trends and employer needs.
• Experience working within multi-stakeholder service environments.

Full-time

Wage Range

$57,000.00 - $66,000.00

Work Conditions

On-site in an office environment

Eligibility Statement

Open to all those eligible to work in Canada.

Equity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.