Employment/Placement Specialist

We are looking to hire one (1)Employment/Placement Specialistfor a 18 month contract. This role will be working full-time hours (35 hours per week) in our Ottawa office with potential to work from home one day. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop relationships with employers in a variety of industries, operating as contact point with companies and their contacts initiating job orders
• Maintain ongoing effective communication with employers, ensuring all employer records are complete and kept up to date
• Document employer priority needs and requirements to assist the ES team and clients in preparing for appropriate job matches
• Work with the MODC ES team to match clients with employment opportunities secured through the job development process, and to ensure the placement is supported to the extent needed
• Negotiate employment opportunities with employers and negotiate wage subsidy as/when needed
• Develop an on-the-job training plan for the client if required
• Provide follow-up support to employers, regular check-ins and provide the necessary support, including accommodation support, to ensure desired outcomes for both employer and client

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening
• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
• Well-developed time management, problem-solving, organizational and teamwork skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales and customer service skills
• In-depth knowledge of the current labour market and labour market trends
• Experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software
• Ability to document, maintain records and assist in reports
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Details:

• Salary: $56,918 per annum 
• This is a 18 month contract; Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026 
• This role is based in Ottawa and will be working out of our Ottawa office; 250-117 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa ON, K2G 5X3