MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business, Social Sciences or related field including Human Resources, Marketing, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education, etc.
• Experience in sales or marketing required
• Experience in HR is an asset
• Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle required; ability to travel within city limits regularly/outside city limits occasionally
• Career and employment counselling, job development/placement, case management, disability management and facilitation experience an asset
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Knowledgeable on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications
• Solid understanding of the local labour market
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Results and outcome focused
• Security background check required
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends

• Actively market Lifemark’s vocational programming to employers and the community; some travel will be required to promote programming in all service areas throughout the province
• Connect with employers to identify their recruitment and hiring needs
• Contact employers (cold calling, networking, events, etc.) and develop a strong network of employer contacts
• Assess and address employer needs, barriers, and complexities while developing and managing service plans
• Apply HR best practices to provide individualized and impactful services to employers
• Ensure effective and ongoing communication with identified stakeholders, including participants, professionals, referral sources
• Refer participants to appropriate community resources, including Alberta services (available through the Alberta Government), Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers
• Create and maintain a database for employer connections and networking contacts
• Write reports in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes
• with current templates, guides, standards and processes