Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Fort McMurray - Lifemark Vocational Services
Title: Job Developer
Department: Vocational Services
The Job Developer will be responsible for linking adult participants to work experience and employment opportunities. The Job Developer will also facilitate regular workshops on employment preparation topics and provide individualized support. A successful candidate will have experience networking to build relationships with employers and industry professionals.

Job Developer - Duties/Responsibilities

Identifying and developing employment opportunities and directly placing participants into suitable positions in the labour market

Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment

Providing direct participant services including: facilitating employment preparation workshops, posting notices, managing social media accounts, developing and presenting information on professional resumes and job search skills, attending hiring fairs, coordinating and facilitating employment boot camp events

Contacting employers (cold calling, networking, events, etc.) and developing a strong network of employer contacts

Developing job readiness by identifying challenges, barriers and assistance they may need to gain meaningful employment

Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans

Ensuring effective and ongoing communication with identified stakeholders, including participants, professionals, referral sources, and amongst a robust interdisciplinary team





Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, including Alberta services (available through the Alberta Government), Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers

Identifying and connecting with employers to identify their recruitment and hiring needs

Timely report writing, in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes

Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files

Creating and maintaining a database for employer connections and networking contacts

Job Developer – Minimum Qualifications

University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education etc.

Career and employment counselling, job development/placement and marketing, case management, government programming facilitation experience an asset

Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market with an emphasis on their respective locations; knowledge specific to the supply chain sector an asset

Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications

Ability to lesson plan for multiple levels of learning across various ages and abilities

Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills

An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity

Security background check required

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📌 Job Developer (Alberta)
🏢 Lifemark Health Group
📍 Alberta