YES believes that employment is empowerment and the cornerstone of safe and healthy communities. YESleadstheCanadianyouthsectorwithinnovativeprogramsthatempower disadvantaged and vulnerable youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society.

ThePosition
JobDeveloper– Maternity Leave Contract (approx. 18 months)

Location
555RichmondStreetWest

Kindly note that we are temporarily operating via a hybrid model of in-office and remote work.

Summary–ThePosition
ReportingtotheManager,theJobDeveloperprovidesjobmatchingandplacementservices to clients who require assistance in conducting their own job search due to poor work habits, market perception barriers or interpersonal skills. The Job Developer is responsible for building partnerships with employers in the GTA to create job opportunities for clients. The Job Developer plays a hands-on role with clientsand employers, providing support and monitoring of placements to ensure job retention.

The Candidate
Your energy and enthusiasm are boundless, and you enjoy and thrive in a rapid-paced environment. You are detail oriented, creative and an excellent communicator. You want toworkwithemployersandyouthtocreateemploymentandapprenticeshipopportunities. You are driven and welcome the opportunity to aspire to measurable targets. You thrive in a professional environment and possess post secondary education/degree and relevant work experience.

Qualifications
Universitydegreeandthreeyears'experienceinjobdevelopmentand/or sales/marketing and recruitment




Abilitytoworkinaperformance-basedsystemwithaproventrackrecordofmeeting targets and deadlines
Abilitytoworkinateamandtoestablishrapportwithemployers,clientsandco-workers
Excellentcommunication,negotiationandpresentationskills
Strongtime-managementskillsandabilitytomulti-taskinafastpacedenvironment
KnowledgeoftheTorontolabourmarket,industrytrendsandapprenticeships
KnowledgeandunderstandingofgeneralYESservicesandthetargetgroup served
Comfortableworkingwithat-riskyouthandpersonsofdiverse backgrounds
Multiculturalsensitivityandtheabilitytoworkinamulticultural/multiracial organization
ProficiencyinMSOfficeapplications,Internet,email,anddatabasemanagement

SpecificDuties
AssistindevelopingpromotionalmaterialsaswellasmarketYESservicestothebusiness community
Planandorganizejobfairs,informationsessionsandemployerpresentationsona regular basis
Developandmaintainadiversejobbank,keepingallinformationcurrentandwell organized
Developtrainingplansinconjunctionwithemployersforthedurationofalltraining placements
Negotiatetrainingcontractsandstipends,ensuringallformsaresignedpriorto placement start dates




MarketYESservicestoemployersandcreatejobtrials,jobshadowing,mentorshipand job placement opportunities as well as regular job orders by: purchase of relevant employer lists, mail-outs, cold calls, telephone solicitation and any other method deemed appropriate.
Facilitateregulargroupworkshopsonemploymentpreparation,jobmaintenance,and life skills
Ensureallcasenotesanddocumentationforeachfilearecompleted,accurateandkept up-to-date
Completemonthlystatisticalreportsforthepurposeoftrackingandmonitoring program outcomes
Monitorandmaintainregularcontactwithemployerstoencouragesuccessful participant job retention
ConductregularevaluationswithallYESclientsandemployerstoensureexcellent customer service
Developmentorshipopportunitiesforyouth

OrganizationalResponsibilities
AdherestoallYESpoliciesandproceduresandensuresconfidentiallyismaintainedon client, personnel, financial and agency matters;
RepresentsYESatalltimesinaprofessionalmanner;
Participatesinregularsupervisionmeetings;
Workscooperativelywithotherteammembers;
Carriesoutanyotherduties,asrequired

StartingSalary :$65,187.98withincreaseafter6monthsto$65,891.54

HoursofWork :40hoursperweek

PositionType :JobDeveloper,OPSEUBargainingUnitPosition

Accommodationwillbeprovidedinallpartsofthehiringprocessasrequiredunderthe YES Accessibility policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Wethankallapplicants;howeveronlythoseselectedforinterviewswillbecontacted. No telephone or other inquries please.

YESis an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Job DeveloperMaternity Leave Contract (Ontario)
🏢 Youth Employment Services (YES)
📍 Ontario