Employer Liaison - Connecting Careers in Early Childhood Education

Job Title: Employer Liaison / Job Developer
Program: Connecting Careers in Early Childhood Education
Contract Length: 3-month contract with a possibility of extension
Location: Mississauga and Brampton

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, and Canada. ACCES helps more than 57,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for profit organization, ACCES provides employment services that connect jobseekers, including newcomers, youth, women and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada's population.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrives in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Connecting to Careers in Early Childhood Education is designed to support individuals’ entry into the Early Childhood Education labour market in Peel Region. In addition to helping them obtain an Early Childhood Education college diploma, we will equip them with future skills, provide comprehensive employment coaching, and connect them with employers and mentors.

The Employer Liaison is responsible for developing employment opportunities for ACCES clients. The individual in this role will work in collaboration with the ACCES Employment Consulting team and all community partner agencies and employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy to employers.
• Liaise with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities.
• Monitor all placements, oversee training plan development, and conduct ongoing follow-up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants.
• Integrate work with all ACCES staff, in particular with the Employment Consultant team.
• Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and individual resource centre support when required.
• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, individualized and group employment counselling, and referrals when required.
• Arrange job fairs and networking events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Business Degree or equivalent
• 3 or more years’ experience in job development, employer outreach, employment counseling, and/or recruitment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of labour market information and trends
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Able to facilitate group activities
• Effective networking skills
• Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office environment and with online virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx and Microsoft Teams
• Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)
• Thorough knowledge of the labour market integration challenges faced by Early Childhood Educators is an asset
• Experience in business development, sales, B2B recruitment is considered an asset
• Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset
• Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

We are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Job status: Unionized
Contract Duration: 3-month contract with a possibility of extension
Salary: $59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire. We do not use AI in our candidate screening.

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our mission, values, and operations. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada. We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients. Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.