Employer Liaison, Connecting to Careers in Smart Manufacturing

Brampton, ON, Canada

Job Description

Job Title: Employer Liaison

Program: Connecting to Careers in Smart Manufacturing

Contract Length: 1-year contract with opportunity for extension

Location: Peel/Toronto (Flexible)

Connecting to Careers in Smart Manufacturing is an upskilling program that will permit mid-skill workers to enter the smart manufacturing sector or advance within it. The program responds to the smart manufacturing sector's urgent need for skilled technicians and will position program participants at the forefront of a high-demand, dynamic industry. This industry-informed program will include technical training, futureproofing, mentoring, coaching, personal branding, and employment placement to ensure that program participants complete training and effectively transition into demand‑driven occupations.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrives in a adaptable and innovative environment.

ACC Employment offers an excellent benefits package, including an RRSP matching program and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

The position of Employer Liaison is mainly responsible for creating employment opportunities for ACCES clients in this program. The role collaborates with the ACCES Employment Consulting team, 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, particularly 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, individualised 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 counselling, 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 organisational, planning, and time‑management skills.
- Able to facilitate group activities.
- Effective networking skills.
- Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office workplace and with online virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams.
- Knowledge of/experience working with internationally trained professionals, new immigrants, and sector‑specific employers.
- Experience in business development, sales, and B2B recruitment is considered an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing industry is an asset.
- Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.

Job status: Unionised

Contract Duration: 1-year contract with opportunity for extension

Salary: $59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Work schedule: Currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: ACC Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its workplace and recruitment processes. Applications are encouraged from members of all racialised groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACC Employment is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. Please advise HR or the hiring manager of any accommodation measures required; information will be addressed confidentially.

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