Job Posting: Sales & Marketing Advisor / Full Time

July 4, 2019

WIL Employment Connections (WIL) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Sales & Marketing Advisor. The mission of WIL is to drive innovative employment solutions to bring immigrants and employers together. Reporting to WIL’s Sales and Marketing Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing opportunities by connecting WIL clients with local employers in positions that are commensurate with individuals’ skills, training and qualifications. The Sales and Marketing Advisor will also be responsible for marketing several WIL partnership projects including the Access Centre for Regulated Employment (ACRE) and Immploy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Become a labour market generalist with sufficient knowledge/experience to assist WIL clients in securing employment across a variety of occupations and employment sectors with a focus on healthcare;
• Be responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of WIL clients; their education, skills, experience and job goals;
• Meet directly with local employers to determine their recruitment/hiring needs;
• Plan, organize and host the delivery of employer briefing sessions, networking events, tours, and job fairs in collaboration with other teams at WIL and its partnership projects;
• Match the hiring needs of local employers and the employment goals of WIL clients;
• Support employers in their hiring choice(s) through on-going customer service;
• Educate employers about the variety of hiring and recruitment programs and services available to them; and
• Liaise for special initiatives (i.e. the placement/direct hire of graduates from skill-specific employment training and bridge training programs).

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Minimum Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma;
• 2 years direct sales (or related) experience in the service sector with a proven track record in setting goals and achieving objectives;
• Knowledge of the employment and training sector for the London and area labour market;
• Knowledge of immigrant employment journey and integration into labour market;
• Well-developed communication and coaching skills (advocacy, negotiating, networking, report writing and presentations);
• Flexible work style with ability to deal with competing priorities and thrive in a changing environment;
• Well-developed organization, planning and time management skills;
• Well-developed decision making and problem solving skills;
• Proficient in the use of databases, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software;
• Must have the use of a car;
• Vulnerable Police Clearance is required.

Please forward applications (covering letter and resume) no later than July 17, 2019 to:

The Hiring Committee / Sales & Marketing Advisor

c/o WIL Employment Connections

141 Dundas Street, 4th Floor

London, Ontario N6A 1G3

Applicants may also choose to submit their applications electronically to careers@wil.ca

Please reference Hiring Committee/Sales & Marketing Advisor in the subject line.

WIL Employment Connections values diversity in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We strive to foster a workplace in which all individuals maximize their potential, regardless of their differences. We are committed to providing accommodations for person with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided at all stages of the hiring process. While we appreciate all applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about WIL, please visit their website at www.wil.ca