Job Developer

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve partnered with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses, and communities. Working with us gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

Job Description

About the role

As a Job Developer you’ll provide individualized services to employers and clients, helping them achieve Labour Market Attachment. You’ll direct support to job matching, refer to, and negotiate with employers for new job opportunities tailored to each client’s skills, needs, and abilities. Services are delivered in Employment Ontario and on‑site at employer locations, and may include post‑employer follow‑up for clients requiring intensive support.

What you’ll do

• Determine eligibility and provide assessment services to identify need for Job Development Services.
• Develop a client plan detailing activities and follow‑up required for participation.
• Create opportunities for employment by proactively marketing clients to employers, including volunteer, part‑time and full‑time placements, job shadowing, informational interviews, and work experience placements.
• Provide wage‑subsidy services, negotiating job terms with clients and employers.
• Stay attuned to local employment venues and market needs, marketing Employment Ontario services on behalf of the centre.
• Assist in promoting centre services to potential employers and assist in assessing employer hiring needs.
• Attend local Job Fairs, employer networking events, chamber of commerce functions, and trade shows.
• Represent the centre in arranging and facilitating job fairs, providing referrals to assist client and employer hiring needs.
• Participate in hosting community and employer events.

Qualifications

What you bring

Preferred Criteria

Additional Information

What we offer

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter

WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to building a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively attract, develop and retain employees from diversity‑deserving backgrounds. We strive to support individual needs and differences in an inclusive, respectful environment.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Passion and Lived Experience Matter! Apply anyway!

If you don’t have all of the credentials but feel passionate about this role and capable of succeeding, we encourage you to APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and offer many opportunities to support passionate team members toward their career goals.

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