Job Developer

COSTI; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

COSTI in Mississauga is seeking a dedicated Job Developer to connect individuals with local employment opportunities. You will research prospective employers, conduct targeted outreach, and manage the employer database and CRM to generate quality job leads.

You will collaborate with Career Advisors and Employment Consultants to support clients through the full employment services cycle, aligning with program guidelines and funding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in employer engagement and job development.
• Ability to build employer partnerships and generate job leads.
• Familiarity with CRM and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective employers and conduct targeted outreach.
• Maintain COSTI's online Employer Database and CRM.
• Coordinate with Career Advisors, Employment Consultants and Retention Specialists to support clients.
• Meet defined targets for employer contacts, placements and retention.

Skills

Employer engagement

Job development

CRM

Case management

Client outreach

Tools

CRM software

Database systems

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Union:

Yes

Work Shift

Remote Type

Duration

September 28, 2026-

Job Description

This is a full-time union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. This is a fully on-site position with no remote or hybrid options, due to funder and role requirements.

Position Summary

The Job Developer position is an integral part of a mission- and results-driven team dedicated to connecting individuals to meaningful, sustainable local employment opportunities through proactive employer engagement, job development, and performance accountability.

The role focuses on researching prospective employers, conducting targeted outreach, building and maintaining COSTI's online Employer Database and CRM/case management systems, and generating quality job leads while achieving defined targets for employer contacts, placements, and retention outcomes.

Working collaboratively with Career Advisors, Employment Consultants, and Retention Specialists, the Job Developer supports the full employment services cycle—from community outreach and labour market analysis through client matching, interview coordination, onboarding support, and post-placement follow-up—in alignment with organizational mission, program guidelines, contractual requirements, and service delivery standards.

Primary Accountability

Generate employment opportunities and secure successful, sustainable job placements by developing strong employer and community partnerships, effectively matching clients to opportunities based on skills/experience/goals, and meeting performance targets for engagement, development, placements, and retention.

Job Title

Job Developer

Function

Local Employer Engagement and Job Pipeline Development

Reports To

Regional Site Manager/ Site Manager and/or Assistant Site Manager

Purpose

The Job Developer drives sustainable employment outcomes by building employer partnerships, developing job opportunities, and matching diverse clients to suitable roles aligned with their skills and goals.

Key Contribution

Generates quality job leads, achieves performance targets for placements and retention, maintains accurate CRM/database records, and supports the full employment services cycle through proactive outreach, collaboration, and labour market expertise.

Program Knowledge and Contractual Alignment

• Maintain thorough understanding of organizational mission, service model, strategic plan, program guidelines, contractual performance requirements, and funding outcomes.
• Demonstr