Overview
General Information
Employer Liaison-Job Developer
Location
595 Parliament Street,
Main Floor
Toronto, ON M4X 1P9
Canada
Base Pay $49,856.59 / Year
Employee Type Full Time Temporary
Job Category Professional
Minimum Experience 2 Years
Travel 50%+
Brief Description
SUMMARY: Employer Liaison under the Job Search Assisted Component of Employment Services
(ES) will focus on assisting individuals who require an experiential placement to match their skills
and interests with employment opportunities and employer needs through the Job Matching and
Placement Component of Employment Services (ES) including training incentives and
supports. The Employer Liaison may also provide Job Retention assistance, for those clients
who need additional coaching and mentoring in order to maintain employment or to make the next
step on their career path. The Employer Liaison role may be required to provide part or all aspects
of the Assisted Services model.
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Matching and Placement
• Assist in matching individuals who are unlikely to succeed in conducting their own job
search, even with support due to other barriers to their employment, according to their
skills and interests with work opportunities
• Facilitate work opportunities and negotiation of employment relationships on behalf of
clients including placement agreements and contracts with individuals and employers
that include training objectives and commitments and financial incentives
• Set up experiential or on the job training for individual participants with employers
including volunteer, job test and hire, work experience and on the job training
opportunities
• Develop a training plan with the employer and the participant and negotiate the
incentive as appropriate
• Provide financial support to remove barriers to participation
• Conduct outreach to employers to identify opportunities and promoted job matching
and placement support
• Ensure that employers meet all eligibility criteria, conduct at least one site visit per
employers prior to placements to confirm a suitable and safe work environment.
• Where necessary, provide employers with sensitivity/diversity training, workplace
safety training and information on accommodation needs
• Conduct monitors and provide coaching and support during the placement including
identifying and resolving workplace issues that may affect participant success both
during and after the placement
• Administer contract with employers, including the timely processing and payment of
financial incentives
• Other related duties as assigned
Job Retention
• For those individuals who need enhanced support when an on the job placement,
employment and or advancement are unlikely with out further assistance – develop a
resource pool of mentors/coaches to support
• Identify those in need for additional support with individuals and or the employer as
appropriate
• Develop support plans with the individual the mentor/coach and the employer as is
appropriate
• Link participants with mentors and coaches to provide support during and after the job
placement
• Monitor the mentor/coach relationship and its impact on workplace success, facilitating
adjustments as required
• Provide documentation of a clear rationale to support the participant accessing the job
retention part of the ES service including the service plan and any preliminary work
done that supports the clients need for retention services
Job Search
• Facilitate structured and individualized support for conducting successful job search to
individuals in a group setting or individually
• Provide career exploration, identification and clarification of interests, abilities, skills,
education and experience in relation to short and long term career and employment
goals in a group or individual setting
• Facilitate an orientation to the workplace- rules and expectations of employers, rights
and responsibilities of employers & Canadian workplace culture
• Provide counselling and coaching in life skills that support successful employment
• Support individuals for disclosure of disabilities that may affect employment
participation
• Preparation of job search tools including resumes and applications, interview and job
search strategies, school and training record
• Provide support to client in assessing their qualifications against job requirements
• Provide information about and access to professional accreditation, language
credentials and prior learning assessments
• Support mentoring and coaching during the job search process
• Provide supported referral and access to other services including but not limited to
education & training
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• All aspects of the Career Specialist positions will utilize the EOIS system for tracking
clients, conducting follow up and recording activities
• Career Specialists will liaise with Client Service Planning and Coordinator for updating
individual action plans and supports
• Provide assistance to both Resource and Information or to other areas of the ES
delivery model as required
• Flexibility to deliver all aspects of the ES model as required
QUALIFICATIONS: • University Degree or related College Diploma or demonstrated skills and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in some or all aspects of Job Search,
Job Placement and Incentives or Job Retention including employment/coaching
• Minimum of 2 years experience facilitating job search related sessions with knowledge
of current job search techniques and assessment tools in a group setting to adult
learners
• Demonstrated experience with the Ontario Job Connect program is an asset
• Excellent understanding of job search strategies, career counselling and experience
facilitating full time job search sessions
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups – including adults, youth, newcomers
to Canada or other groups with specialized needs
• Demonstrated understanding of community resources, programs and services
• Ability to administer and interpret Level B tests /psychological instruments, Personality
Dimensions, MBTI, COP System or Life Skills Certification would be an asset
• Goal oriented highly organized and flexible and adaptable: with superior time
management skills
• Computer literate and internet experience and familiar with using career resources
including computerized assessment tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Strong presentation/facilitating and one to one coaching skills
• Ability to deliver service in both official languages (English/French) or other
languages is considered an asset
• Ability to work evenings, weekends or split shifts as necessary
Requirements
Summary
Additional information
(1) Job Title and Program (Employee Info) Employer Liaison/Job Developer, ES
(2) Position Will Report to (Manager Info) Coordinator
Job Start Date 05/01/2020
Job End Date 09/30/2020
Additional Comments
Some evenings and weekends is required and access to a
car. Internal candidates please apply via INTRANET/ HR Corner
Job Posting Closing Date 04/24/2020
