Experience

CultureLink Settlement and Community Services

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Relations Specialist

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  The Business Relations Specialist will build, strengthen and coordinate business employer relations activities at CultureLink Settlement and Community Services by strengthening existing employer relationships and building new partnerships. This position will primarily support the youth focused programming team while leading the organization's business relations initiatives. The Business Relations Specialist will build, strengthen and coordinate business employer relations activities at CultureLink Settlement and Community Services by strengthening existing employer relationships and building new partnerships. This position will primarily support the youth focused programming team while leading the organization's business relations initiatives.



WoodGreen Community Services

• Canada
• Community Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Employment Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022



WoodGreen West

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Consultant

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2021

  • Prospected for new employers that meet the needs of the targeted client base, build contacts and maintain relationships•Liaised with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities in the Greater Toronto area• Developed relationships with employer to hire clients from Job Start and assist doing monitors to ensure job retention• Monitored all placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants• Contact new employers and build relationship in finding new hires

• Job Coach

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  • Facilitated to clients by assisting with employment opportunities through the facilitation of job search, pre-employment and job maintenance workshops• Identified clients with barriers to employment and assisted by educating members in the development of appropriate work habits, behaviours and attitudes for the workplace• Assisted members on proper resume and job search techniques and encouraged members in the use of computers and other tools to conduct information searches• Ensured self management of program targets related to employment program delivery and funder’s expectations; completes and maintains members’ files • Facilitated information sessions for clients interested in applying for funding for Skills Development• Participated in case conferences with counseling team regarding clients progress• Conducted labour market research to assist client with training application• Prospected for new employers that meet the needs of the targeted client base, build contacts and maintain relationships

• Employment Consultant

  • May 2005 - Dec 2005

  • Prospected for new employers that meet the needs of the targeted client base, build contacts and maintain relationships• Liaised with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities in the Greater Toronto area• Monitored all placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants• Provided culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessments, one – to – one job coaching and group employment counseling and referrals when required