Job Developer, Initiative and Opportunity

Job title: Job Developer, Initiative and Opportunity

Job description: Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa First Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

Lambton College ranks #1 in Ontario and #2 in Canada for Research in 2020 in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 3 Colleges for Research for five straight years.

At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

About the Position:

This positions falls under the Initiatives / Opportunities Letter of Understanding in the Support Staff Collective Agreement working 35 hours per week and reports to the Manager, Employment Ontario and Cooperative Education from June 2021 to June 2022.

Night and weekend hours may be required occasionally. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively within Lambton County and periodically within the province in this position. This position will work between main campus and Community Employment Services in Petrolia.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Assist employers with their recruitment needs by marketing a full range of Employment Ontario and Post Secondary programs offered by Lambton College;
• Responsible for identifying and establishing new business contacts, professional associations, trends, challenges and opportunities associated with the development of part-time, full-time and co-op employment opportunities;
• Responsible for contacting new business prospects utilizing effective sales and marketing strategies, both traditional and non traditional, meeting or exceeding specific targets as determined by the Department’s annual goals.
• Responsible for representing selected key accounts by maintaining and building long term relationships on the foundation of solid knowledge of clients/students’ technical capabilities, funding resources and other College wide services;
• Responsible for developing and implementing annual business development plans to secure sufficient, quality time employment opportunities for clients, students and graduates;
• Complete monthly reports and other documentation as required; set and achieve annual targets in relation to employment opportunities secured;
• Coordinate and conduct marketing strategies and outreach activities to local employers, community agencies, and other organizations;
• Facilitate face to face meetings/presentations with small to medium sized business owners, senior /intermediate level management (i.e.: HR Directors, Plant Managers, Operations Directors, ect.) from a variety of economic sectors, representing all Employment Ontario and post secondary program offerings;
• Regular participation and coordination of employment and industry events, job fairs, conferences, trade shows – locally, occasional participation provincially and nationally to promote programs and generate employment opportunities for students and clients;
• Utilize research skills to assist the College regarding new program development as it relates to employment prospecting, gathering discipline specific labour market information and feedback from the business community.

Qualifications:

• Three-year post-secondary diploma/degree in a related field of study i.e. Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or Social Science, is required;
• Minimum of five years’ experience in sales, marketing, job development, public relations or employment assistance; preferably in a post secondary or employer services setting.
• Knowledge of Lambton College Employment Ontario programs, program offerings, Canadian Labour Market, employment trends, and prospect development techniques;
• Have demonstrated experience in sales, negotiation, building partnerships, innovation, coaching and facilitating change;
• Proven track record of meeting goals in a demanding, target-based sales environment;
• Established relationships within the community with employers, community organizations and industry specific associations an asset;
• Experience coordinating events from inception to completion, employment event coordination an asset;
• Must be a results-oriented individual with the ability to motivate and inspire self and others;
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; with the ability to establish rapport with participants, employers, staff and students;
• Ability to work and make decisions independently as well as demonstrate a high level of initiative is essential;
• Excellent communication skills as well as sophisticated persuasion and negotiation skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet research skills, e-mail;
• High degree of professionalism and diplomacy;
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle during working hours is required

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. In support of a diverse and inclusive college community, Lambton College welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal persons, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Company: Lambton College

Expected salary: $35.04 per hour

Location: Sarnia, ON

Job date: Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:25:22 GMT