MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the swxw7mesh, sellwitulh, xmkym, qiqyt, scwan msteyx, kikm, qicy, qa:nn, SEMYOME and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canadas largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

Today, the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs, including services geared towards youth and family, interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the countrys largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

MOSAIC is seeking a professional who can engage in and implement employer engagement and business development activities and projects to grow and enhance the programs and services for MOSAICs Employment, Language and Social Enterprise department. Not sure if you're 100% qualified? We encourage you to apply anyway!

POSITION FUNCTION:

As the Business Development Specialist, you will utilize your strong communication and interpersonal skills to reach out to other organizations and employers in the community to build a great partnership with MOSAIC. Moreover, your market research skills will be used to capture labour market trends, which will result in identifying gaps in the existing programs and services and aligning them with the ever-changing labour market needs from clients' and employers perspectives.

Although the primary duties described outline the core work, adaptability to meeting other service needs as they emerge will be required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct research to identify new services and programs aligning with employer and client needs while maintaining knowledge of local community and labour market trends and opportunities
Maintain a strong understanding of products and services, and innovate new ways to serve clients
Prepare documentation, presentations, and reports
Support business planning and the implementation of business development and marketing strategies for MOSAICs Employment, Language, and Social Enterprise department
Attend and represent MOSAIC at community meetings and forums at the request of the manager/director
Build and maintain awareness and profile of MOSAICs employment programs and services
Ensure the development and maintenance of systems, procedures, and practice standards for the program or project
Supports the employer relations and business development team in event planning and logistics
Develop opportunities for collaborating with partner organizations and employers, and maintain relationships with them

QUALIFICATIONS:

A post-secondary degree and/or appropriate combination of courses in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Community Studies, Education, Business Management, or a combination of training and experience related to the program, project, or service.
At least 1-2 years of experience in marketing, business development, and/or delivery of employment programs, including fee-for-service programs
Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check required
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal & in writing Strong organization and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, various applications and platforms (e.g., Excel, Salesforce, Eventbrite)
Demonstrated business analysis and research skills
Ability to build rapport and trust with external parties, including employers and community partners
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Event planning and management experience
Flexible, organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Tactful, discrete, diplomatic, patient, and adaptable
Ability to work with diverse groups with cultural awareness
Experience in developing marketing strategies
Experience working with not-for-profit, for-profit, and fee-for-service agencies/organizations, and working with immigrants and diverse populations are assets
Knowledge and proficiency in Publishing software, database software, social media platforms, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe illustrator are an asset.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote work).

The successful candidate must be able to commute to the boundary office at 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver.

COMPENSATION: $28.58 - $29.25 per hour
HOURS: full-time, 35 hours per week
BENEFITS:

A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.

DEADLINE: Ongoing until filled

IMPORTANT NOTES: MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as the Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023 MOSAICs HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.