- Develop tailored employer engagement strategies to support hiring needs and promote inclusive practices.
- Advocate for diverse hiring practices to create opportunities for inclusion groups.
- Conduct regular employer outreach in-person, including site visits, to build partnerships and identify job opportunities.
- Maintain a detailed and updated job registry of current job openings and employer contacts.
- Advocate for job carving opportunities to create customized roles that align with clients’ specific skills and abilities.
- Align recruitment efforts with client goals, ensuring sustainable placements, and Job Starts for at least one year.
- Consistently meet KPI’s for Job Starts, and placements to ensure program success.
- Provide tailored support to clients by joining them for employment activities (interviews, etc.), as required.
- Collaborate with Career Specialists to match clients to suitable roles, ensuring alignment with client skills and employer needs.
- Collaborate with Retention Specialists to incorporate retention strategies during job development, ensuring employers are prepared to support clients post-placement.
- Oversee the onboarding process and provide ongoing support to ensure successful placements, and Job Starts.
- Conduct regular follow-ups with employers and clients to monitor progress and address challenges, focusing on long-term job maintenance.
- Facilitate direct referrals and maintain strong employer-client relationships.
- Plan and execute employer-focused events such as job fairs, workshops, networking sessions, etc.
- Track and report outcomes of events to assess effectiveness.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate case notes of client and employer interactions, placements, and outcomes using case management systems, in compliance with funder and organizational standards.
- Define and track employer success metrics (e.g., increased retention rates for diverse hires), showcasing the advantages of inclusive hiring.





Requirements

- Post-secondary diploma/degree in marketing, business development, career development, or a related field.
- 2+ years in employer engagement, recruitment, or workforce development.
- Proven track record working with diverse client populations and building employer partnerships.
- Strong communication, mathematical skills, judgment, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and digital tools.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting.
- Certification in Career Development (e.g., CCDP) and/or Human Resources (preferred).
- Knowledge of local labour markets and workforce needs (preferred).
- Multilingual capabilities (e.g., French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic) (preferred).
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for travel within the GTA (preferred).
- First Aid/CPR certification (preferred).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in employer engagement and recruitment strategies, with a focus on inclusive hiring practices and client support. Proficient in data analysis, relationship building, and tracking employer success metrics to ensure sustainable job placements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Employer Engagement
- Diverse Hiring Practices
- Data Analysis
- Career Development Certification
- Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Data Analysis
- Job Development
- KPI Tracking
- Case Management Systems
- Employer Outreach
- Job Carving
- Recruitment Strategies
- Event Planning

Soft Skills

- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Judgment
- Mathematical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

- Career Development Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

- Workforce Development
- Inclusive Practices
- Local Labour Markets
- Job Starts
- Employer Partnerships

Tools & Technologies

- MS Office
- CRM Systems
- Digital Tools

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📌 Employer Engagement Specialist, Integrated Employment Services (Toronto)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Toronto