Join a passionate team-based working environment with the opportunity to work with community partners and employers who are dedicated to helping and making a difference in people's lives. Our Employment Services support government-funded programs across Canada empowering all communities through sustainable employment opportunities.

The Employer Services Advisor engages employers to support workforce needs while creating pathways to employment for Job Seekers. This role serves as a single point of contact for employers, offering recruitment support, retention strategies, and workplace guidance to support successful and sustainable employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

Employer Engagement & Support

- Build and maintain relationships with employers across a range of industries.
- Act as a primary point of contact for employers seeking recruitment, retention, or workforce support.
- Provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices, onboarding, retention strategies, and workplace accommodations.
- Identify workforce needs and align employer opportunities with Job Seekers skills and employment goals.

Employment Pathway Development

- Collaborate with internal teams to support job matching and employment readiness.
- Work with employers to explore flexible role design, skill development opportunities, and work-based learning placements.
- Support coordination between employers and service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and early employment success.

Retention & Sustainment Support

- Maintain post-placement contact with employers to address challenges and support retention.




- Provide problem-solving support related to workplace integration, performance expectations, or retention risks.
- Share feedback from employers to inform service improvements and Job Seeker preparation.
- Track employer engagement activities, services provided, and outcomes.
- Contribute to reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with community partners and service teams to align employer engagement with broader employment strategies.

Qualifications

Required

- Diploma or degree in Business, Human Resources, Workforce Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in employer engagement, recruitment, workforce development, or employment services.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance employer needs with Job Seeker success and sustainability.

Preferred

- Experience supporting inclusive hiring or retention initiatives.
- Knowledge of local labour market trends and employer needs.
- Experience working within multi-stakeholder service environments.

Full time

Wage Range

$57,000.00 - $66,000.00

Work Conditions

In office in an office environment

Eligibility Statement

Open to all those eligible to work in Canada.

Equity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

📌 Employment Relations Specialist (Victoria)
🏢 Tenaquip NIS
📍 Victoria