Workforce Specialist

         EXCITING NEWS — META IS EXPANDING!
For more than 45 years, META has supported individuals and employers in Belleville and Durham Region. Now we're bringing that experience and commitment to Brampton and Peel Region. 
Our team is proud to support individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities as they explore their employment goals, build their skills, connect with employers and take their next steps toward meaningful work. 

                                                          New community. Same META commitment. 
                                                               Transforming barriers into opportunity. 

Please note: This position is offered as a one year contract.

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for facilitating community and employer partnerships with the purpose of promoting job seekers and identifying employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team to identify job seekers’ attributes/skills, and develop strategies to increase employability and meet client employment goals.
• Research and identify both public and non-public job openings and share them with the team.
• Foster relationships with employers to identify recruitment gaps and secure placement opportunities for job seekers including job trials, job shadowing, and temporary/long-term employment.
• Provide job coaching (on-the-job client support through their orientation process and review of training materials, safety protocols, job duties, and company policies/procedures) as needed.
• Develop detailed task analysis’ and provide instruction to client to learn job duties and develop appropriate work behaviours on a one-on-one basis.
• Adhere to program eligibility guidelines while negotiating training incentives with employers and completing related documentation and follow-ups.
• Create and maintain a database comprised of employer/recruiter contact information.
• Coordinate hosted career fairs as well as participate in recruitment initiatives hosted by employers or other community organizations.
• Maintain accurate records (electronic files and/or database) regarding job placements and provide appropriate feedback to team as needed.
• Research, analyze, and recommend approval or denial for relevant grants to support employment and training initiatives
• Collaborate with other program staff to develop strategies to meet contractual program obligations.
• Market and promote agency through participation in job fairs, community board involvement and professional and/or business associations.
• Other duties as requested by Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role (recruiting, sales, community outreach).
• Strong marketing skills, customer service and networking.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience supporting persons with disabilities and/or complex barriers to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills/ a team player that can accept responsibility and cooperate with others to accomplish organizational goals.
• Familiarity with community services networks and knowledge of Ontario income support programs.
• Familiarity with labour market trends, and able to research/share labour market information with team.
• High level of computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel) and effective research skills.
• Previous experience using databases; experience using CAMS would be considered an asset .
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills which motivate and encourage others.
• Ability to negotiate, problem solve and effectively work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with ability to produce grammatically accurate emails, letters and informal communications.
• Able to exercise discretion with personal and confidential information.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel outside the office.
• Current and clear criminal record check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Additional Notes:

• Travel outside the office will be necessary.
• May require non-standard working hours (evenings & weekends).
• Must have the ability to work from home as needed.
  

META Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know by calling (613) 966-9069 or by emailing hr@metaservices.ca.

This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.