Employment/Placement Specialist

March of Dimes; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada in Ottawa is seeking an Employment/Placement Specialist on an 18-month contract. The role is full‑time (35 hours per week) with potential to work from home one day.

You will develop employer relationships, screen and place clients, negotiate wage subsidies, and support on‑the‑job training to ensure successful placements.

Required are 1–3 years in job development or related experience, strong communication, time management, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in job development or related fields or marketing.
• Sensitivity to barriers faced by people with disabilities.
• Strong time management, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales and customer service.
• Knowledge of current labour market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with employers and initiate job orders.
• Maintain ongoing communication and updated employer records.
• Document employer needs to assist with client job matches.
• Collaborate with the ES team to place clients and support placements.
• Negotiate wage subsidies when needed and help with training plans.
• Provide follow-up support to employers and clients, including accommodations.

Skills

Employer outreach

Job development

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe software

Job description

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

Vision:An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.

Mission:To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.

We are looking to hire one (1) Employment/Placement Specialist for a 18 month contract. This role will be working full-time hours (35 hours per week) in our Ottawa office with potential to work from home one day.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with employers in a variety of industries, operating as contact point with companies and their contacts initiating job orders
• Maintain ongoing effective communication with employers, ensuring all employer records are complete and kept up to date
• Document employer priority needs and requirements to assist the ES team and clients in preparing for appropriate job matches
• Work with the MODC ES team to match clients with employment opportunities secured through the job development process, and to ensure the placement is supported to the extent needed
• Negotiate employment opportunities with employers and negotiate wage subsidy as/when needed
• Develop an on-the-job training plan for the client if required
• Provide follow-up support to employers, regular check-ins and provide the necessary support, including accommodation support, to ensure desired outcomes for both employer and client

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening
• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
• Well-developed time management, problem-solving, organizational and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales and customer service skills
• In-depth knowledge of the current labour market and labour market trends
• Experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software
• Ability to document, maintain records and assist in reports
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Details:

• Salary: $56,918 per annum
• This is a 18 month contract; Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026
• This role is based in Ottawa and will be working out of our Ottawa office; 250-117 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa ON, K2G 5X3

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

Contributing to our important mission:creating real change for people with disabilities

Joining aleading national charitywith a history of impact and a future full of possibility

Enjoyingindustry-leading employment incentives and benefits

Supported in yourprofessional growth, development, and success

Included in ourempathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer atmarchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at [e-mail]

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