Career Matchmaker & Employer Liaison

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Cole Harbour; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Y at Home access

3 weeks vacation entitlement

Benefits package and pension

Wellbeing and counselling services

Job summary

YMCA Nova ScotiaWorks is hiring a Job Developer to match job seekers with employment opportunities through research, outreach, and employer engagement. You will advocate for clients, pre-screen candidates, and coordinate wraparound supports.

Reporting to the Manager, you will identify growth sectors, market candidates, and facilitate onboarding, while staying current with training and certification requirements. This is a full‑time role based in Halifax/Cole Harbour.

Qualifications

• Degree or post-secondary education in Human Service field or related field of study.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of community organizations, service providers, and referral agencies.
• Demonstration of inclusionary practice, ethical decision making, and respect for diversity.
• Ability to effectively market job seekers resulting in employment.
• Experience in networking, rapport building and oral and written communication.
• Commitment to professional development and career self-management.
• Experience with MS Office applications and online communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify companies, industries and growth sectors that are hiring to access job postings and uncover hidden job market opportunities.
• Connect with employers to market job seekers for the purpose of successful job matching.
• Provide information to employers on employer-related programs and services that support the labour market needs.
• Effectively pre-screen and match job seekers to appropriate employers.
• Connect employers to employer engagement staff to help facilitate their human resource needs.
• Work in conjunction with department interventionists to provide wrap around support.
• Make referrals where necessary for employment and disability related supports.
• Participate in case management and make referrals when necessary.
• Assist the employer in onboarding the employee into workplace expectations.
• Assist the client in strategies, accommodations, and support to maintain employment in the workplace.
• Stay current with certification, training requirements and professional development.
• Foster a work environment that is collaborative and cooperative.
• Gather and document relevant client information in LaMPSS and complete and submit monthly reports to Manager.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Marketing job seekers

MS Office

Online communication tools

Inclusionary practice

Career development

Education

Human Service field degree

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

YMCA Nova ScotiaWorks is hiring a Job Developer to match job seekers with employment opportunities through research, outreach, and employer engagement. You will advocate for clients, pre-screen candidates, and coordinate wraparound supports.

Reporting to the Manager, you will identify growth sectors, market candidates, and facilitate onboarding, while staying current with training and certification requirements. This is a full‑time role based in Halifax/Cole Harbour.