Employer Relations Specialist

Job Responsibility:

Position Title: Employer Relations Specialist

Program: JOB QUEST PROGRAM

Position Details: IRCC Employment Program - New Westminster, Vancouver, Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge

Regular full-time (hybrid) position 35 hours per week starting as soon as possible . Second language considered an asset. Spanish or Arabic, or Mandarin is preferred.

Why choose us!

Join ISS of BC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee agencies in Canada. As well as being a values-driven organization, we pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. You can make lifelong friends and connections when you join our family. What's more, we also have multiple locations and offer flexible working and shorter working weeks than most organizations.

Summary:

Provides services to multi-barriered clients who require assistance in finding meaningful work including marketing job placement services to generate job leads and placements for unemployed clients, pre-screening clients and employers and conducting quality job matches and job referrals and provides placement-related coaching and support with clients and employers.

How You'll Make a Difference:

· Develop and maintain a network of resources and employers to ensure the availability of job leads for clients.

· Lead in-person networking events such as job fairs, industry-specific sessions, employer talks, mini-conferences, and panel discussions.

· Conduct and deliver presentations to employers and employer groups in support of client marketing activities.

· Directly market newly arrived clients with low skills and language levels, including youth and women with career gaps, to organizations to secure short-term unpaid placements.

· Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective employers, resource persons, and other relevant stakeholders.

· Arrange placement of participants in job shadowing or work experience opportunities that improve their chances of securing jobs commensurate with their identified skills and experience. Resolve placement problems and challenges in a supportive manner, facilitating positive changes for both parties.

· Work with program staff, as appropriate, to identify and pre-screen suitable candidates for job postings, and conduct the necessary screening interviews and appropriate tests to facilitate quality job matches and referrals.

· Conduct matches between the skill sets required by employers and the skill sets identified by the clients.

· Prepare and coach participants for job and/or work experience placement interviews with employers.

· Prepare and match clients in the basic and essential streams with mentors through IECBC's MentorConnect or ISSofBC's employer partners and volunteers.

· Assist clients facing significant barriers by directly marketing them to employers to secure paid placements.

· Maintain necessary records and prepare accurate and timely narrative/statistical data for program reporting purposes.

· Perform administrative functions to support marketing activities, such as preparing correspondence, reports, and records.

· Participate in creating marketing strategies and activities with the marketing team, such as planning and participating in outreach and recruitment activities (e.g., hiring events and career information workshops).

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you Bring:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Management, or related field and a minimum of one-year professional experience in recruiting and/or talent acquisitions, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Job Developer certification is an asset. Second language considered an asset. Spanish or Arabic, or Mandarin language is preferred.

What Makes You a Change Maker:

· Exceptional communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and the ability to convey ideas clearly to diverse audiences, are essential.

· Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.

· Proven ability to liaise and develop relationships with employers

· Stay abreast of local labour market trends and issues, especially those related to immigrants and/or clients with skilled professionals

· Access to reliable transportation and ability to commute between locations is required.

· Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check.

ISSofBC Value Proposition

· Expected Hiring Salary: $24.62 - $27.09 per hour. Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity. Wage grids are reviewed annually

· 105 hours of vacation and 35 hours of personal leave.

· Extended health and dental benefits upon joining.

· Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution; Optional employee RRSP contribution at 1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%.

· Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

· Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents.

· Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches.

We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples on whose territories we are privileged to work, welcome and support newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and students. We honour the Nations who have always cared for these lands, waters, and air. In line with ISSofBC's commitment to equity, we promote inclusive employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. Guided by our values of Purpose, Improvement, Belonging, and being Genuine, we strive to create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and unique strengths are celebrated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.62-$27.09 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-13