Employer Liaison Officer

at  Ontario Tech University

EMPLOYER LIAISON OFFICER

Tracking Code: req1405
Faculty/Department: Co-op, Experiential Learning, and Career Development Office
Number of Positions: 2
Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Level 9 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $78,033
Posting Date: November 18, 2024
Closing Date: November 29, 2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The Employer Liaison Officer generates, develops and converts employer prospects into paid, quality,
discipline-related jobs for co-op and experiential learning for all programs, placing priority on growing job
opportunities for strategically prioritized segments. The Employer Liaison Officer will develop strategic
collaborations with provincial and national organizations to mobilize co-op opportunities, share knowledge, as
well as create integrated program-based job development, to assist employers and students with the
employment process.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proven ability to close deals and create long term relationships.
• Excellent client engagement and client relationship management skills. Demonstrated history of cultivating mutually beneficial relationships.
• Effective time and task management skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work and collaborate with team members.
• Effective communication and persuasion skills, including public speaking and a keen ability to close deals
• Conflict resolution and facilitation skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups with an inclusive approach
• Excellent judgement, critical thinking and ability to identify, evaluate and resolve issues quickly
• Proven ability to organize and handle a variety of projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Superior research and organizational skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Valid driver’s license required

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Completion of a 4 year university Degree, plus specialized training in job search strategies and career development or equivalent
• Sales training/certificate would be beneficial
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years’ experience with co-op/internships programs, sales and marketing, human resources and/or recruiting, preferably in an educational setting, account development or relationship management (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• An established network of business professionals in strategic target markets including, but not limited to Ontario.
• Working knowledge of current job search strategies, career development, hiring practices and employment trends
• Thorough grasp of the rules and regulations of Ontario Tech co-op and internship programs, as well as general program regulations and curriculum requirements
• Knowledge of Ontario Tech co-op programs, talent acquisition, on campus recruitment, the hiring cycle, and the sales cycle.
• Knowledge of industry trends and labour market demand with strong business acumen.
• Ability to conduct interviews and provide feedback.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to change and work with ambiguity.
• Solid computer competency including Microsoft Office, spreadsheet, database, web applications, and social media.

Employer Relations:

• Cultivates positive relations with employers in relevant sectors, regionally, nationally andinternationally to strengthen and expand placement opportunities for students.
• Manages a targeted and effective sales cycle by developing a funnel of prospectiveemployers, qualifying prospects and closing sales
• Researches potential employers and their operations and needs to actively market co-opand internship programs.
• Executes employer development strategies to ensure appropriate co-op employmentopportunities available for Ontario Tech co-op students to compete based on labourmarket trend.
• Participates in external committees to foster and maintain external relationships.
• Works in collaboration with Communications to develop social media and marketingcampaigns and resources to promote the University and Co-operative Education toexternal partners.
• Plans and participates in special events; attends industry events and conferences toleverage employer networks.

Employer Support:

• Provides end-to-end hiring support, delivering an excellent experience for employersrecruiting from the university
• Works closely with employers to identify needs, develop appropriate, career-related jobdescriptions, follow through to the hire phase.
• Converts job leads into discipline specific, relevant, and valuable job opportunities by developing, nurturing, managing, and serving a large network of employment contacts.
• Actively promotes funding opportunities to employers and support the applicationprocess to help create new co-op employment opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for employer events (in person and online) and help organize,promote and facilitate, such as campus visits, information sessions, guest speaking,event sponsorship, mock interview night, recruitment events, etc.
• Develops and negotiates partnership agreements, ensuring the employer is followingwork term guidelines.
• Liaise between employer, student, and coop officer to ensure any accommodations orsupports are in place and available for students on work term.
• Monitor trends and insights to develop retention and expansion strategies. Shareintelligence with broader university community
• Participates in and supports Co-op Professional Preparation Courses

Tracking and Reporting:

• Maintains information database (i.e. Orbis) for qualitative and quantitative report on theprogress of employer development and engagement.
• Contributes daily to effective management of the co-op database to ensure integrity ofinformation.
• Records relevant data about each lead into information system accurately andcompletely.
• Regularly produces reports in Orbis regarding co-op employer/employment statistics.

Collaboration and Development:

• Acts as an expert in co-operative education model, understanding programs, students,and processes to effectively orient with focus on new employer development andsuccess.
• Creates meaningful, audience-based presentations backed by research, and co-op data.
• Leads strategy for industry events, conferences and tradeshows.
• Presents at events, webinars and participate in expert panels on behalf of Co-op and theUniversity.
• Engages with industry human resources and recruiting staff to understand talentdevelopment needs of companies.
• Works with the Faculties, Partnership Office and other units to understand and shapepromotion of work-integrated learning, expertise/research and identify opportunities forpartnership.
• Gather and leverage industry and corporate intelligence to inform institutional activities,programs and initiatives.
• Participate, represent, and support work related activities that require attendance outsideof normal working hours.