The Halton Multicultural Council (HMC Connections) helps newcomers settle and integrate into a more welcoming and inclusive community. We are looking for a Job Developer to join our Employment Ontario team and create job opportunities for their clients by researching, identifying and soliciting commitments from possible sources of employment. Please note: a second language is a significant asset please make sure you list any languages you are fluent in.

Job rate $32.75 plus benefits based on a 40 hour week for a hybrid office environment (3 days/week on site). This is a permanent full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities

- An ability to develop relationships and “sell” the program to both clients and businesses.
- Result-oriented and client focused and a keen desire to work with clients with barriers to employment.
- Ability to develop and implement an effective outreach strategy.
- Determine optimal placement options for clients, taking into account the client's skills, abilities and the individual workplaces.
- Liaise with businesses to gain relationships and potential future placement opportunities.

- Assist the client with all portions of the employment process, including resume writing and interview preparation.
- Book meetings with clients and employers as needed.
- Meet with clients to determine job preferences and provide career assessments.

- Follow up with the employer to ensure that the client is meeting expectations.
- Follow up with the client to ensure that the position is meeting his/her expectations.
- When needed, work with the client to develop any additional skills required to maintain his/her position.

- Support employers who need assistance in maintaining a client as an employee.
- Provide motivation and guidance to clients during any difficult process of finding or maintaining employment.




- Stay up to date on the trends for resume writing and other job searching tools and methods.

- Manage client files, maintaining accurate records and reports regarding clients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
- Attend workshops, career development and continuing education opportunities to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of issues that affect the position.
- Respect and protect the rights of clients, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture; their right to privacy and dignity; and their right to live free from retaliation, discrimination, and abuse.

- Some weekend and evening work may be required in connecting with employers.
- Other duties may reasonably be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- University degree or College diploma in related discipline and two years related work experience.
- Excellent computer, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of the issues facing newcomers accessing employment opportunities.
- Strong network of business contacts in the GTAH.
- Knowledge of current labour market.
- Fluent ability to speak and write in English.
- Fluent in a second language is an asset – please do disclose any languages you are fluent in as it makes your application stronger.

Please note that HMC does not use artificial intelligence to filter resumes other than the tools that may be available on the hiring sites. Only those being asked for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $32.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M9C 4W9

📌 Job Developer (Employment) (Toronto)
🏢 HMC Connections
📍 Toronto