Job Developer

Douglas College; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Job Developer to liaise with employers and help program participants secure work experience opportunities. Candidates should have a post-secondary degree in a related field, excellent communication skills, and experience working with diverse communities. This role includes marketing, recruitment, and building employer relationships, with a salary range of $30.91 to $33.46 per hour. Flexibility in working hours is required for this full-time position.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in employment services.
• Demonstrated ability to build employer partnerships.
• Strong customer service skills and issue resolution experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program marketing and recruitment.
• Connect with community organizations for referrals.
• Maintain positive relationships with employers.
• Assist participants in accessing job experiences.

Skills

Building and maintaining partnerships

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Education

Post-Secondary degree in employment services or equivalent

Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)

Certificate or diploma in Job Development

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

$30.91-$33.46 per hour. Salary placement on pay scale based on qualifications and experience relevant to position.

The Opportunity

The Job Developer (JD) will liaise with employers and professional associations to obtain work experience opportunities for program participants with barriers to employment. The JD will assist Participants with job search strategies, providing tools and resources to help prepare and support job maintenance. The JD also contributes to the program team by assisting with participant recruitment, screening and liaising with community organizations.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with program marketing and participant recruitment
• Connect with community organizations who provide referrals, wrap around supports and coordinate guest speaking workshops
• Assist with participant needs assessments to determine eligibility for program and job readiness
• Maintain and build positive employer relationships
• Assist participants to access:
  • One or more work experiences
  • Job Shadowing opportunities
  • Informational Interviews
  • Wage Subsidy Work Experiences
  • Direct Job Placement
  • Mentorship
• Assist employers with onboarding and the development of training
• Monitor and provide ongoing support during and after completion of program
• Assist participants and employers to resolve issues that may arise during work experience
• Participate in local business and industry meetings (i.e. Chamber of Commerce)
• Maintain records of participant progress and provide updates through monthly reports and regular team meetings
• Review client outcomes against performance targets, contribute strategies to ensure program targets are met, participate in strategic planning and program review sessions as scheduled
• Provide coverage for team members including facilitation for in class sessions
• Foster positive, productive working relationships and work collaboratively to contribute to a positive work environment based on mutual respect
• Participate in Training Group’s Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015)
• Participate in Training Group’s Job Developer cross-program team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary degree, in an employment services related field or, equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) an asset
• Certificate or diploma in Job Development an asset
• Demonstrated experience:
  • Building and maintaining partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholders
  • Providing customer service and resolving issues
  • Knowledge of the labour market in Langley and BC is an asset
• In addition:
  • Strong oral, written, and communication skills an asset
  • Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule
  • Willingness to travel within the Lower Mainland
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
  • Good computer skills: MS Office Suite, database entry, and the use of online-demand meeting applications and desk-top sharing
  • Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check

WORK SCHEDULE

This posting is for a full-time contract Job Developer, 40 hrs per week, with the WorkBC Langley Centre. Must be able to work flexible hours (including some evenings and, on occasion some Saturdays).

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

This posting will remain open until filled.

All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

Supplemental Questions

• * Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor