Employer engagement and job development define this full time STEP position with Wesley, connecting Government-Assisted Refugees to meaningful employment opportunities.
As Job Developer and Employer Engagement Officer, you will build employer partnerships and coordinate placements. The role supports job matching, participant advocacy, hiring, onboarding, and retention. You will collaborate with Employment Case Managers and community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build employer, business, and community partner relationships
- Conduct outreach and promote the STEP program
- Coordinate placements aligned with participant goals
- Market participant skills to prospective employers
- Support hiring, onboarding, and job retention
Requirements:
- Community or public service diploma, or equivalent experience
- One to two years in employer relations or job development
- Experience serving vulnerable and newcomer populations
- Understanding of employment support programs for refugees
- Somali, Swahili, or Arabic language knowledge is an asset
Bring employer relations, job matching, and placement coordination skills to STEP while supporting refugee employment outcomes through Wesley.