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March of Dimes Canada Employer and Client Coordinator – SkillingUp - FT - Remote in Toronto, Ontario
You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada
At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing .
More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose , Vision , and Mission , which inform how we drive all our work forward:
Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.
Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.
Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:
Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities
Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture
Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers .
The Employer and Client Coordinator (ECC) will assist clients with disabilities in finding employment and mentorship in the tech sector or tech-enabled roles. Responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining a network of potential employers in tech-enabled and tech industries.
Matching qualified candidates to potential job openings.
Assisting clients with resume writing, cover letters, and job interview preparation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
In-depth understanding of job development activities.
A client-centered approach.
Initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work comfortably under pressure while delivering quality services.
Duties :
Conduct cold calls and identify employers with hiring needs.
Actively engage employers through telephone and face-to-face meetings.
Negotiate employment opportunities with employers in the ICT sector or tech-enabled roles.
Document employer needs and assist clients in preparing for interviews.
Facilitate one-on-one job search support, including resume and cover letter updates and mock interviews.
Support clients in their job search activities and provide follow-up to the team on progress and employment outcomes.
Meet monthly targets to ensure clients successfully obtain and retain meaningful employment.
Qualifications:
College diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or relevant education in Career Development, Social Services, or Human Resources.
Experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, customer relationship management, recruitment, and job placement, particularly in the tech and ICT sectors.
Experience working with people with disabilities or barriers to employment.
Sensitivity to issues/barriers experienced by people with disabilities.
Extensive knowledge of private sector and labor market trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication, sales, and customer service skills.
Strong time management, organization, and teamwork skills.
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.
A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check is required.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by September 16, 2024. Please note that we do not require a cover letter for frontline roles.
Important details
- We have a hybrid work policy that applies to some job positions. Please see individual job postings for more details.
Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?
For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca
Need accommodations? We're here to help!
MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.
Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach
MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.