Job Developer

El Gaucho Hospitality; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

El Gaucho Hospitality is seeking a proactive Job Developer to recruit and engage participants for Workforce Development programs. You will build a strong candidate pipeline, support career readiness, and connect qualified candidates with employers and training opportunities.

Collaborating with events, marketing, and program staff, you will manage registrations, coordinate outreach, conduct pre-screenings, interviews, and provide resume support.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources or equivalent is required.
• Additional formal education in job development and pre-employment skills development is strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in managing relationships, career outreach, recruitment, or employer liaison is required.
• Experience in an outcome-based funded program and cold-calling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support employer outreach and follow-up to identify new job opportunities.
• Recruit and promote Workforce Development programs, Bootcamps, webinars, and workshops.
• Conduct outreach to new and existing participants of Workforce Development Programs.
• Create and manage registration links for Bootcamps, webinars, and workshops, ensuring systems are accurate and accessible.
• Manage participant registrations, candidate intake processes, and maintain applicant records.
• Generate job leads, market clients to employers, and advocate for clients to support outcomes.
• Sourcing candidates through various channels and pre-screening for programs.
• Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates for program entry and suitability.
• Assist in recruitment by conducting interviews and matching candidates with opportunities.
• Provide initial career coaching, employability guidance, and resume support.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and facilitate transitions to staff and services.
• Collaborate with Events and Marketing teams to support Bootcamp delivery and promotions.
• Monitor applications received by email and coordinate communications for participation.
• Communicate with applicants to confirm attendance and provide program information.
• Attend job fairs and events to promote services and recruit participants.
• Maintain comprehensive records and produce timely reports as required.
• Contribute to achieving program goals and KPIs through recruitment and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship management

Public outreach

Cold outreach

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/HR or equivalent

Additional formal education in job development/pre-employment skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Workforce Development, the Job Developer is responsible for recruiting and engaging participants for Workforce Development programs, developing and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline, supporting career readiness and employability, and connecting qualified candidates with employment and training opportunities. The role also supports employer engagement activities, program promotion, participant intake, and achievement of program performance targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support team in employer outreach and follow-up to identify new job opportunities.
• Recruit and promote Workforce Development programs, Bootcamps, webinars, and Essential Employability Skills Workshops through community outreach, networking, and targeted recruitment efforts.
• Conduct outreach to new and existing participants of Workforce Development Programs.
• Create and manage registration links for Bootcamps, webinars, and Essential Employability Skills Workshops, ensuring registration systems are accurate, accessible, and functioning effectively.
• Manage participant registrations, candidate intake processes, and maintain accurate applicant records.
• Generate job leads, market participating clients to employers, and advocate on clients' behalf to support employment outcomes.
• Assist in sourcing candidates through various channels based on program requirements, pre-screening candidates for Workforce Development and Bootcamp programs.
• Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates for program entry, evaluating skills, qualifications, and program suitability.
• Support the recruitment process by conducting interviews, assessing candidates' skills and qualifications, and matching them with suitable job opportunities.
• Provide initial career coaching, employability guidance, and resume support to program participants to enhance job readiness.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and facilitate seamless transitions to appropriate program staff and employment services.
• Support participants with technology platforms used for skills assessment, training, and professional development.
• Collaborate closely with the Events Coordinator to support Bootcamp delivery, participant engagement, and attendance targets.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to support promotion and recruitment efforts for Workforce Development programs and Bootcamps.
• Monitor applications received by email, reviewing demographics and qualifications, identifying suitable candidates, and coordinating communications related to program participation.
• Communicate with applicants by phone, email, and other channels to confirm attendance, provide program information, gather feedback, and distribute surveys.
• Attend job fairs, community events, webinars, workshops, and Bootcamps to promote organizational services, recruit participants, and support positive client outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records, files, and databases while managing reporting expectations and submitting accurate and timely reports as required.
• Contribute to achieving program goals and KPIs through participant recruitment, employer engagement, referral network development, and successful client outcomes.
• Maintain and document participant success stories to support Ministry reporting requirements and program performance outcomes.
• Attend, participate in, and collaborate during internal and external meetings, both virtually and in person, as required.
• Present information clearly and concisely, even in high-pressure situations.
• Navigate formal and informal communication channels with professionalism and discretion.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary educationin Business, Human Resources or equivalent required.
• Additional formal education in job development and pre-employment skills development is strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in managing business relationships, human resources, career outreach, recruitment, employer liaison, or similar role required.
• Experience achieving targets in an outcome-based, funded program, preferred.
• Experience in a position where cold-calling was necessary, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Skilled Trades Industry and the Ontario Apprenticeship pathway, nice to have
• Experience working with adult education, employment and training sectors, nice to have
• Knowledge of potential employment trends/developments in the Construction, Industrial, Motive-Power considered an asset but not mandatory
• Familiarity with the workings of a not-for-profit organization, an asset but not mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong planning, time-management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Highly detail-oriented with demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Exceptional verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills, able to flex communication style to their audience.
• Able to think analytically with attention to detail in the presence of frequent interruptions
• Competent in making routine decisions and working with minimal guidance
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good relationship development and management skills to develop and maintain working relationships with local employers, associations, agencies etc.
• Able to work a flexible schedule while managing own workload and commitments.
• Generate job leads and market participating clients to employers and advocate on the clients’ behalf; be comfortable with cold calling
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Competent in making routine decisions and working with minimal guidance
• Able to work a flexible schedule and have the ability to commute to event or meeting locations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.
• Valid G Driver's licence, reliable vehicle and valid insurance.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to events across Ontario, including those requiring overnight stays.
• Ability to lift and carry event materials up to 20 lbs independently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Five-day work week (Monday to Friday), with flexible start and end times and occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays may be required for events and workshops.
• Hybrid work modelwith expected travel to the Etobicoke head office, and travel across Ontario for events, meetings if required.
• Flex hours of work to complete special requests or projects.

SALARY: $65,040