07 Sep
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TNG Community Services
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Toronto
07 Sep
TNG Community Services
Toronto
Job Opportunity Job #: TNG Department: Employment Services Status: Contract Full-time, CUPE 7797 Hours/Wk: 35 Contract Dates: ASAP until March 31, 2026 Report To: Senior Manager, Employment Services Hourly Rate: $29.95 Location: 3036 Danforth Avenue, Toronto (commuter required) General Description As part of the Integrated Employment Services team, the Job Developer – Integrated Employment Services plays a pivotal role in connecting job seekers, with a focus on Stream C clients with meaningful employment opportunities. This position involves building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers, supporting job seekers in overcoming barriers, and achieving sustainable employment outcomes in at least one language of the community (Bengali, Urdu, and/or Hindi). The ideal candidate will utilize a solution-focused approach to assist clients in finding and maintaining employment, particularly those distant from the labour market, while achieving program goals. They will work closely with employers to align their hiring needs with job seeker skills and interests, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship. This includes facilitating job placements through Brokered Incentive Agreements (BIAs) and creating opportunities for skill development and sustainable employment. This position works out of 3036 Danforth Avenue to meet with clients with the ability to travel to various employer locations within Toronto. Major Duties Conduct employer needs analyses to identify opportunities for collaboration Build and maintain professional relationships with employers,
ensuring alignment with program eligibility criteria Organize and manage on-site visits to verify suitable and safe working conditions Facilitate and negotiate Brokered Incentive Agreements (BIAs) including training objectives and financial incentives Act as a spokesperson and champion for participants’ experiences and abilities with employers, community agencies and colleagues Work with TNGCS Job Development team to create hiring or networking events for active IES participants, focusing on job seekers who speak Bengali as their first language Conduct client assessments to document employment-related strengths, needs, and goals Support individuals who are more distant from the labour market and will have a more challenging time in conducting their job search on their own by placing them in positions that align with their skills, interests, and vocational goals Arrange and oversee experiential opportunities such as job trials, job shadows, and on-the-job training Ensure that participating employers meet program eligibility criteria, and conduct site visit per employer prior to placement to confirm suitability and a secure work environment Provide documentation of a clear rationale to support the participants accessing job placements, individual supports and job retention services in accordance with the Integrated Employment Service guidelines Facilitate work opportunities and negotiate employment relationships using a decent work lens for participants including placement agreements and contracts that include training objectives, commitments and financial incentives. Administer contracts with employers including the timely processing and
📌 Job Developer- Bilingual (Toronto)
🏢 TNG Community Services
📍 Toronto