Job Development Specialist is responsible for supporting clients in their journey toward sustainable employment by developing and maintaining strong relationships with employers. This position delivers employment services geared to the needs of specific target groups and is responsible for working with job seekers and employers within an assigned caseload.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 3 years’ experience in the following areas: Job development and/or employer engagement, Business development, marketing, sales and promotions
- Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of issues, trends and legislation in the employment field and the labour market
- An understanding of the factors affecting employability, including life stabilization factors
- Case management experience within employment or social services settings, including collaboration with internal teams to support job readiness and employment retention
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse clientele and colleagues and advocate to support their needs in the workplace
- Strong digital literacy skills, including MS Office suite
- Proven ability to outreach and develop partnerships with employers
- English (oral expression): A+ (required)
- English (oral comprehension): A + (required)
- English (reading comprehension): A + (required)
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, outcomes-oriented environment
- Positively contribute to monthly individual and team Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) while managing a challenging workload through prioritization and effective time management
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, with strong time management skills
- Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to client and employer engagement
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as this position requires travel to other sites regularly
- Monday to Friday days with some flexibility required for occasional Thursday evenings or weekend days
Benefits
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- Flexible Health and Wellness Spendings Account
- HOOPP Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program
