JOB TITLE: Job Developer – Internal/External Posting
POSITION STATUS: Full-time, permanent (35 hrs./week)
COMPENSATION: $42,630 - $52, 212 per year
REPORTS TO: Manager of Employment Programs
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact in our community? Join the Sault Community Career Centre (SCCC) as a Job Developer! At SCCC, our mission is to empower job seekers and newcomers through personalized employment and settlement services that foster connection, support employers, and enrich our community. Our inclusive, supportive workplace offers valuable experience, collaboration with a dedicated team, and a healthy work-life balance with generous vacation and paid personal emergency days. Be part of an organization that champions innovation, teamwork, and career growth.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Job Developer, you will play a pivotal role in connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities by building strong relationships with local employers and community stakeholders. You will leverage your industry knowledge and networking skills to generate job leads, negotiate placements, and support clients throughout their employment journey to ensure long-term job retention. This role involves coaching and mentoring clients, particularly those facing employment barriers, and matching them with suitable job placements that align with their skills, interests, and career goals. Additionally, you will maintain up-to-date knowledge of the local labour market, ensure employer eligibility and workplace safety through site visits, and complete all necessary documentation for job placements. Through problem-solving, advocacy, and program compliance, you will contribute to the success of both job seekers and employers while fostering sustainable employment opportunities within the community.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYER OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
• Identify and Engage Employers - Research potential employers, initiate outreach through networking and cold-calling, and develop strong partnerships to create job opportunities for clients
• Promote Clients and Facilitate Hiring – Advocate for clients by showcasing their skills and suitability for job roles, negotiate placements, and organize job fairs, recruitment events, and employer panels
• Support Inclusive Hiring Practices – Educate employers on the benefits of hiring diverse candidates and collaborate with internal teams to customize job placements and training programs to meet industry needs.
• Maintain Employer Relationships – Monitor employer satisfaction, gather feedback, and refine engagement strategies to strengthen long-term partnerships and enhance job retention rates.
CLIENT SUPPORT
• Match Clients to Job Opportunities – Align client skills and interests with job leads, coordinate applications and interviews, assess employer suitability, and support hiring decisions
• Support Employment Retention – Maintain regular communication with clients and employers during placements, providing guidance to ensure long-term success.
• Facilitate Program Administration – Assist employers with program requirements, including training agreements, contracts, and workplace capacity assessments to ensure compliance.
ADMINISTRATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT
• Maintain Accurate Records – Ensure up-to-date documentation of client interactions, job placements, employer contacts, and program outcomes while adhering to confidentiality and organizational standards.
• Manage Databases and Reporting – Maintain and update job lead databases and client management systems, compiling data to generate reports on program effectiveness for internal and funding purposes.
• Support Documentation and Compliance – Assist clients and employers with required paperwork, including employment contracts and training agreements, while ensuring adherence to program guidelines.
• Track Employer Engagement – Document employer interactions, job postings, and placement results to monitor progress, enhance job-matching efforts, and improve service delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in a related discipline
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
• Experience Supporting Diverse Clients – Experience working with vulnerable and marginalized individuals with complex needs, using Motivational Interviewing and de-escalation techniques to engage clients effectively.
• Client Assessment and Job Matching – Ability to assess client skills, interests, and career goals to connect them with suitable job opportunities.
• Employer and Community Engagement – Skilled in building relationships with employers, community organizations, and job seekers to create job opportunities and placements.
• Labour Market Awareness – Knowledge of current job market trends and industry demands relevant to client needs.
• Data Management and Reporting – Proficiency in maintaining accurate records, tracking client progress, and generating reports using database systems.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills – Strong verbal and written communication, including reflective listening and intercultural communication techniques.
• Time and Resource Management – Ability to manage client caseloads efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation and effective service delivery.
• Technical Proficiency – Experience using Microsoft 365 Workspace (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and Adobe Reader, with the ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Adaptability and Teamwork – Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism in changing situations.
• Commitment to Ethics and Inclusion – Strong commitment to privacy, confidentiality, and cultural diversity, ensuring respectful and inclusive interactions.
OTHER
• Demonstrated passion for providing an exceptional client experience for job seekers and employers
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and clean driving record
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are to submit their resume and cover letter as one PDF document by email no later than Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, with the subject line: JOB DEVELOPER APPLICATION to: [email protected]
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Sault Community Career Centre is an inclusive employer committed to an application and interview process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the application or interview process known in advance by contacting the Director of Resources at (705) 759-0909 ext. 4261.
