Job Developer 2023-250-Cp

Employment Type
Contract (6 Months), Bargaining Unit
Work Hours
35 hours/week
Work Setting
Exclusively Onsite
Salary
G - $29.15
Application Deadline
May 26th by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Employment Services, Community Programs
Employment Services is a dynamic and result oriented program within CPU which offers a range of resources, support and services to respond to the employment needs of job seekers and hiring demands of the employers. The goal of Employment Services is to help Ontarians find sustainable employment by connecting them to gainful employment opportunities and or guiding individuals on a path to higher skills and training to achieve their career goals. This position will be supporting the East - End location.
What You Will Do

• Support various sites that include Victoria Park, Danforth, and Queen.
• Plan, develop and deliver workshops for employers and clients on workplace health and safety, workplace accommodation and workplace communication etc. based on current and future needs.
• Negotiate individual contracts for work placements (subsidized and unpaid), job trials and job training opportunities; ensure disability insurance coverage as required and link clients/employers to supports and subsidies to meet or exceed contractual and/or job placement outcomes.
• Post job openings on Job Boards, share job leads within WoodGreen team/external partners.
• Develop, monitor, and revise training plans and agreements with clients and employers, including during job search, job application, hiring process, job retention and provide post-employment support and services.
• Ensure compliance to Agency Policies and Guidelines, Strategic Direction, Contractual Guidelines, Industry standards and applicable legislation and obtains appropriate authorization from Manager and documentation validation for all client and employer’s subsidies and supports.
• Outreach to existing and new employers to identify opportunities in the competitive job market to build/grow relationships and meet the employment needs of our clients and contract requirements.
• Identify client skills and qualifications, market and refer qualified candidates to employers and match and place clients to available jobs through all available strategies.
• Develop and maintain employer database to job match clients with employers, document employer files, track clients progress and case management, maintain statistical and financial information for reports.

What You Bring to the Team

• Degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Career Employment Counseling, or a related program.
• Experience in job development working with a range of diverse job seekers experiencing barriers to employment; a proven track record to achieve employment targets and outcomes is a must.

What Will Set You Apart

• Must be able to travel within GTA.
• Desire to work in a multicultural setting and possess sound decision making and judgment.
• Certification in Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Occupational Health and Safety, and/or workplace accommodation are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with limited supervision, able to take initiative, manage change/transitions with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines and targets.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, customer service, coaching, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Advanced skills utilizing all Microsoft Office applications.

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