Support workforce solutions that support our community. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where your expertise will help connect people to opportunities, support employers in finding talent they need, and providing workforce solutions that strengthens our community. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to influence community prosperity, support economic growth, and create pathways that help individuals and communities thrive. You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally. Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day As the Workforce Development Officer, you’ll help shape the future of our workforce by building partnerships, identifying emerging labour needs, and developing innovative solutions to connect people to meaningful careers and employers to talent they need. You’ll play a pivotal role in advancing workforce strategies that address current and future labour market challenges. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community. How You’ll Support the Team In this role, you will collaborate and work with the Community Development team and local partners to deliver workforce development programs. You will also have the following accountabilities: Support program delivery of immigration and workforce development programs. Provide technical guidance on immigration and workforce programs to potential candidates or employers on program eligibility and application process. Perform employer or candidate application assessments and provide recommendations for immigration and workforce programs. Execute outreach responsibilities with partner organizations to generate program awareness. Work with employers to advise and facilitate resources to support the retention and community integration of top talent in support of the City’s economic growth. Contribute to quarterly labour market analysis that identify labour gaps to provide recommendations for immigration and workforce programs on priority NAICS and NOC codes. Provide performance updates and expert guidance to the program specific advisory councils. Build a knowledge repository of local, national, and international immigration pathways, programs or resources, as well as expertise in the talent attraction, in support of partners and client service provision. Maintain relationships with workforce development, immigration and settlement organizations, key stakeholders and federal and provincial governments key representatives. Organize a variety of workshops and events focused on immigration, workforce programs, and efforts to attract and retain labor. Complete reporting requirements in relation to funding agencies and government agencies. Provide insight and information for communication and marketing strategies regarding immigration and workforce programs, integration, and retention efforts. Work collaboratively with municipal, provincial, and federal government partners from relevant departments, aligning and advancing these relationships to deliver on CEDC corporate priorities while maintaining political awareness and sensitivity. Workforce Development Officer - Job Description What You Can Count On With Us We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Workforce Development Officer, you’ll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security (optional) Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits 4% in lieu of vacation pay Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health Continuous development programs, so you can grow your skills and career A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions What You’ll Bring to the Team Here’s what will help you succeed as a Workforce Development Officer: Diploma in business administration, workforce development, education leadership, public administration or a related discipline. Two years of experience in program or project delivery. Experience delivering results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary business environment. Experience working and assisting stakeholders and/or the public. Lead With Us - Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day. Note: this is a one-year temporary position with a potential for extension. General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! 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