Job # 38.22
Job Title: Job Developer
NOC Code: 4156
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
Closing Date: July 12thth, 2022
Program: Advancing Inclusive Employment – Partners Program
Salary Range: $45,760 – $50,960
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits Package Included
Who is CCRW:
Creative. Innovative. Inclusive. Our team of motivated professionals are paving the way to a fully inclusive nation because we believe that disability should never stand in the way of ambition.
We drive solutions-focused approaches from coast to coast, delivering hands-on programming in local communities and fostering inclusive business partnerships. As leaders influencing policy change from across Canada to the U.N., CCRW employees enjoy diversity and flexibility in their roles. Our welcoming culture recognizes the passion and optimism of our teams, and we know that a healthy work-life balance is key to personal and professional growth.
Join us as we continue to deliver service excellence across Canada.
The Role:
The Job Developer is a dynamic self-motivated individual able to establish and maintain relationships with business stakeholders from a variety of industries. The Job Developer has a background in sales, recruitment and/or job development. The Job Developer is confident in performing cold calling and employer outreach and can broker meaningful employment opportunities for our client base.
The Job Developer secures employment opportunities for a diverse client base of jobseekers with disabilities. The Job Developer works in a team setting with the Employment Coordinator, job seekers with disabilities, and employers, focusing on securing employment opportunities and engaging business stakeholders.
The key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Job Development and Employer Support:
- Proactively outreach to business owners in the community to obtain meaningful work opportunities for our client base, leading to job retention.
- This involves techniques such as “cold-calling” prospective employers and securing in person meetings to secure job opportunities and understand each businesses’ hiring needs
- Completes detailed analyses of job opportunities based on needs identified by each client and establishes a connection with appropriate employers
- Works with employers to understand their hiring needs and priorities to make successful employment matches
- Markets job seekers to employers and facilitate their hiring by ensuring adequate support and resources
Client Support:
- Works with Employers and the site Employment Coordinator to ensure accommodations are developed and implemented for clients with disabilities entering the workforce
- Provides job search support and assistance with applications to employment opportunities
Requirements to be considered for this job:
- Proven track record to achieve or exceed predetermined target results through sales or job development
- 2 years’ sales, recruitment and/or job development experience
- Relevant Post-Secondary degree or diploma
- Creative, organized, innovative and enthusiastic with the ability to work independently and in a team setting to achieve results
- Ability to work variable hours when required
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proven experience with return to work services for job seekers with disabilities preferred
- All CCRW staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire in accordance with CCRW’s Vaccination Policy
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and current resume to:
Careers@ccrw.org
Please quote Job #38.22
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CCRW embraces and celebrates our country’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. CCRW is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse stakeholders, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.