Location: Fort McMurray - Lifemark Vocational ServicesThe 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/ResponsibilitiesIdentifying and developing employment opportunities and directly placing participants into suitable positions in the labour marketEnsuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employmentProviding 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 eventsContacting employers (cold calling, networking, events, etc.) and developing a strong network of employer contactsDeveloping job readiness by identifying challenges, barriers and assistance they may need to gain meaningful employmentAssessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plansEnsuring effective and ongoing communication with identified stakeholders, including participants, professionals, referral sources, and amongst a strong interdisciplinary teamConnecting participants with appropriate community resources, including Alberta services (available through the Alberta Government), Federal Government Services,



and local agencies and service providersIdentifying and connecting with employers to identify their recruitment and hiring needsTimely report writing, in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processesRecord keeping and maintaining paper and electronic filesCreating and maintaining a database for employer connections and networking contactsJob Developer - Minimum QualificationsUniversity 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 assetCandidates should have a solid understanding of the Alberta labour market with an emphasis on their respective locations; knowledge specific to the supply chain sector an assetSensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participantsIntermediate to advanced computer skillsKnowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applicationsAbility to lesson plan for multiple levels of learning across various ages and abilitiesOutstanding teamwork and interpersonal skillsAn excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversitySecurity background check requiredThank you for your interest in joining our team! We appreciate the time and effort you've taken to apply for this position. Our team will carefully review all applications and contact candidates who meet the qualifications for the next steps. We encourage you to keep an eye on our future job openings. We look forward to connecting with the right candidate soon!

📌 Job Developer (Wood Buffalo)
🏢 Lifemark Health Group
📍 Wood Buffalo