Job Description

Location:

Peace River, Alberta

Temporary/Permanent:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

35hours / week, (Monday) to (Friday), (8:30) am-(4:30) pm

Salary:

$46,000-48,000 / year

Application deadline:

September 5, 2025

Join our team! EmployAbilities is looking for an (Employer Liaison), supporting the (Future Works) program, working hybrid out of our Peace River office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role building and maintaining strong relationships with employers and community stakeholders across Peace River and surrounding communities. This position plays a central role in employer engagement, job promotion, providing training, program and funding application support and supporting successful partnerships with community stakeholders. The Liaison also gathers and shares labour market information, supports job retention efforts, and contributes to marketing and outreach initiatives.

What You'll Do

Build and maintain strong relationships with employers & stakeholders across Peace River and surrounding communities

Liaise with employers to identify potential opportunities for information interviews, mock interviews, and employment opportunities

Research and develop employer and industry relationships to build understanding of local labour market conditions including available positions, required qualifications and advancement opportunities

Research, develop and present project curriculum to address employer needs, changes in technology, or the labor market

Create, promote and deliver a variety of employer workplace training to employer staff (e.g., customer service, communication, conflict management)

Research grants and programs available to employers, be very knowledgeable about current initiatives as well as assisting employers with paperwork or applications

Represent the Agency and promote available services and programs to employers and the community through networking, presentations, conferences, attendance at job fairs, and other business events

Take the Lead in organizing job fairs, employer connections, educational events, and gathering partners

Develop excellent relationships to collaborate with relevant organizations, government agencies, and industry associations to expand employer support network

Create and distribute promotional materials including posters, job postings, and social media content

What You'll Bring

Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field preferred

Minimum two years' experience in employer engagement, human resources, or marketing/outreach

Previous experience working with persons with disability or barriers to employment or other at-risk populations

A valid class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle

Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector check

Needed Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking/presenting and relationship-building

Strong writing and communication skills for creating employer-facing materials and digital content

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Canva, and social media platforms

Proficiency with Virtual Meeting platforms (Skype, Zoom, Teams Google meet etc.)

.Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. EmployAbilities is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you require accommodations, please let us know in your application.

About EmployAbilities

At EmployAbilities, we help people with disabilities and barriers to employment find jobs and live better lives. We are a collaborative, inclusive workplace that, in addition to providing a competitive salary, offers a comprehensive benefits package with RRSP matching, a professional development allowance, fifteen paid personal days per year, and many other perks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $46,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle?
Location:

Peace River, AB T8S 1K1 (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peace River, AB T8S 1K1