Liaison

At Prospect, we value the diversity of people. Diversity at Prospect means a workplace where individual differences are recognized and appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

When was the last time you worked at an organization with a real purpose? Not a slogan or a jingle. A purpose that actually made society better. Something that you could identify with from day one. Has it been a while? Never? Well, here’s where your luck changes.

Prospect is one of Alberta’s most resourceful and successful not-for-profits. We have an exciting NEW job opportunity within our Calgary employment support programs that will collaborate with our employer partners to connect clients to sustainable careers. As the Employer Liaison, you’ll be vital in bridging the gap between our client services team and Prospect’s employer partners. You’ll bring your formidable skill set, enthusiasm, and collaborative attitude to an organization that delivers lasting impact to Alberta.

• Work in partnership with Career Advisors across programs to secure employment opportunities for candidates from a variety of demographics.
• Work closely with Career Advisor teams to identify client job targets and skill sets to help inform new employer partner outreach.
• Assess potential worksites for suitability through research centered around job availability and alignment with client skills, qualifications and goals.
• Conduct job search based on client job targets; work in partnership with the employer wherever possible to explore workplace accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis including modified work arrangements, implementation of assistive tools or technology, and coordination of client retention support services.

• Create long lasting partnerships with employers to enable multiple placement opportunities for clients.
• Conduct employer outreach activities such as cold calls, emails, worksite visits and informational meetings with potential employers based on our business development model.
• Promote overall services we offer to Employers, including direct connection to candidates, hiring events, employer education events, and training.
• Work closely with Workforce Advisor team to assist in planning and conducting Job Fairs and other Delivery events (i.e., search venues, select speakers, coordinate accessibility requirements, build marketing material, utilize social media and community partners, as well as other event logistics.
• Work with employers to solve workforce shortfalls by educating them on how to access, recruit and retain skilled labour within and outside of traditional labour pools.
• Represent Prospect at career fairs, trade shows, hiring events, and other events as required.

• Maintains accurate and up to date information in the CRM database of employers including notes on service delivery, and expected next steps for accurate reporting, as required.
• As needed, participate in client facing services such as workshops, essential skill building, and job clubs.
• Complies with company policies/procedures, provincial, privacy and other job related legislation.
• Champions Prospect’s goals, vision, mission and brand pillars.

• Post‑secondary education is preferred.
• Related experience with full cycle recruitment, Human Resources, and business development experience is preferred (an equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered).
• Understanding of current employment opportunities and labour market trends.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); previous experience in other sales applications (CRM, record keeping) are considered assets.
• Exemplary verbal communication with strong business writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively connect and build rapport with decision makers.
• Comfortable continually developing knowledge and familiarity with the Alberta labour market.
• Comfortable with internet research, social media applications, various presentation software/programs and related…