24 Jan
ODEN
Ontario
Project SEARCH Ontario Workforce Engagement Strategist
Project SEARCH Ontario Workforce Engagement Strategist
The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to join our team as a Workforce Engagement Strategist.
This 5-year contract position will play a pivotal role in fostering employer partnerships, advancing workforce inclusion, and supporting the employment outcomes of Project SEARCH Ontario graduates.
This is a full-time position with a yearly salary of $75,000.
Position title: Project SEARCH Ontario Workforce Engagement Strategist
As the Project SEARCH Ontario Workforce Engagement Strategist, you will:
Support the creation of a provincial network of employers engaged within Project SEARCH Ontario sites.
Create and promote understanding of employers' labour market needs and hiring opportunities across multiple communities and employment service providers.
Develop and foster relationships between businesses and their local community employment service providers to facilitate access to employment for Project SEARCH graduates.
Be directly involved in the co-creation of Project SEARCH post-graduation Employment Support Quality Standards and Procedures that will support successful workforce inclusion of Project SEARCH graduates in pilot regions and beyond.
Utilize effective outreach/sales techniques to actively market skills and strengths of Project SEARCH graduates across different communities in Ontario to prospective employers and business organizations to obtain diverse job opportunities for graduates.
Be responsible for the development of resources such as reports, case studies, conference presentations, articles, etc.
linked to the co-creation of the Project SEARCH post-graduation Employment Support Quality Standards and Procedures.
Participate in the development of various tools & toolkits for employers – utilizing various mediums – print, digital, video, etc.
Organize and lead in-person and online events that support the employment outcomes for Project SEARCH Graduates to a variety of audiences such as Chambers of Commerce, HRPA groups, businesses, employment service providers, educators, family networks, and government departments.
You are someone who is: Passionate about increasing employment opportunities for youth who have a developmental/intellectual disability.
Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, and on a virtual platform.
Comfortable with data collection and summarizing learnings from stakeholder engagement to create content that translates and transfers knowledge.
Able to travel extensively across Ontario on a regular basis, including overnight stays of at least 3 nights.
An excellent presenter and comfortable delivering content to groups from 5 to 500 people.
Minimum Qualifications: 5-7 years' experience in workforce development roles such as employer liaison, employer engagement specialists, talent acquisition, job development, ideally within career development and/or workforce development fields with a focus on youth.
Candidates must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector police check.
Related experience which demonstrates an understanding of the barriers and challenges experienced by job seekers with a focus on youth who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
In-depth knowledge of diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility strategies for the business sector.
Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
Advanced computer literacy and competency level with MS Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Power
Point, Outlook, Share
Point, MS Teams), that enable you to successfully meet the functions of the role independently
Must be proficient in Zoom, CRM databases, LMS systems and able to learn new platforms/applications quickly
Experience working in a remote environment with a fully functional home office setup.
Please Note: This position requires extensive travel, a fully functioning home office and access to a reliable transportation.
For more information about ODEN please visit: https://www.odenetwork.com/.
To learn more about Project SEARCH, please visit: https://projectsearchcanada.org/index.html.
At ODEN we are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment,
where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
We encourage applications from candidates who identify as a person who has a disability and/or with a variety of lived experiences.
If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodation requirements.
Job Description:
https://www.odenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Project-SEARCH-Ontario-Workforce-Engagement-Specialist-Job-Description-13-January-2025.pdf
How to Apply: If you believe you are qualified for this role, please submit your cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]
and include the name of the position in the subject line.
If you require assistance, please email [email protected] .
Application deadline is
January 31, 2025
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