About the roleLocation: Remote with regional travel requirements Travel Expectations: Minimum weekly visits and attendance expected at OW/ODSP local offices, Service Provider sites, and community events in Toronto region.
The Social Assistance (SA) Relationship Specialist focuses on improving client services, facilitating communication, and ensuring that SA clients receive the support they need to find sustainable employment.
This role is responsible for building, maintaining and nurturing relationships with Social Assistance (SA) delivery agents including Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support (ODSP) partners, using data and performance insights to improve engagement strategies and improve referral outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of social assistance programs and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
What you’ll do Build and maintain strong working relationships with Social Assistance (SA) delivery agents (OW and ODSP offices) and community partners.
Communicate regularly with SA delivery partners to provide updates on project progress, successes, and challenges




Work in partnership with Social Assistance delivery partners to establish and support referral targets and strategies that increase client access to Employment Ontario services
Develop and deliver ongoing training, information sessions and resources for EO Service Provider Network staff and OW/ODSP partners on integrated employment services, referral pathways and effective practices
Monitor, analyze and interpret SA referral volumes, conversion rates, caseload trends and engagement activity to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Identify performance trends, service gaps and opportunities across SA offices and EO service delivery
Translate data and performance insights into actionable recommendations to strengthen referral pipelines and improve client outcomes
Prepare clear performance reports, dashboards and summaries to support decision-making by leadership and key partners
Coordinate with internal operations teams to align services and resources with the needs of OW and ODSP clients
Stay updated on changes in social assistance legislation and ensure EO staff are informed
Coordinate with internal operations teams to align services and resources with the needs of OW and ODSP clients

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📌 Social Assistance Relationship Specialist (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario