Job Developer - Employment Services

Meta Vocational Services Inc.; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Employment Services is seeking a dedicated Job Developer to build community and employer partnerships that promote job seekers. This contracted role aims to place individuals in meaningful employment and includes responsibilities like conducting mock interviews and collaborating with counseling teams. This position offers the possibility of extension beyond June 2026.

Benefits

Work from home as needed

Travel outside the office

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in recruiting, sales or community outreach.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to produce accurate communications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain employer contact database.
• Foster relationships for job placements.
• Support job seekers in the recruitment process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Marketing skills

Education

Experience working in a similar role

Tools

Advanced computer skills

Job description

Meta Employment Services is hiring : Job Developer

Meta Employment Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Job Developer to join our team. This role is essential in building community and employer partnerships to promote job seekers and place them in meaningful employment.

Please note : This position is offered as a contract that ends on June 19, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Reports to : Site / Program Supervisor

Position Summary :

The Job Developer is responsible for facilitating community and employer partnerships with the goal of promoting job seekers and placing them in employment.

This position is offered as a 1 year-contract with the possibility of becoming a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Create and maintain a database comprised of employer / recruiter contact information.
• Foster relationships with employers to identify recruitment gaps and secure placement opportunities for job seekers including

job trials, job shadowing, and temporary / long-term employment.

• Adhere to program eligibility guidelines while negotiating training incentives with employers and completing related

documentation and follow-ups.

• Collaborate with counselling team to identify job seekers attributes / skills to develop strategies to increase employability.
• Research and identify both public and non-public job openings and share them with the rest of the team.
• Coordinate hosted career fairs as well as participate in recruitment initiatives hosted by employers or other community

organizations.

• Support job seekers during the recruitment process including conducting mock interviews, coaching for specific job

opportunities and when appropriate, offering in-person support during job interviews.

• Maintain accurate records (files and / or database) on regards to job placements and provide appropriate feedback to the

counselling team as needed.

• Collaborate with other program staff to develop strategies to meet contractual program obligations.
• Must be familiar with labour market trends and able to research and share labour market information with the rest of the team.
• Market and promote agency through participation in job fairs, community board involvement and professional and / or business

associations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role (recruiting, sales, community outreach).
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills / a team player that can accept responsibility and cooperate with others to accomplish

organizational goals.

• Advanced computer skills and effective research skills utilizing internet resources.
• Strong marketing skills, customer service and networking.
• Ability to negotiate, problem solve and effectively work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with ability to produce grammatically accurate emails, letters and informal

communications.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Reliable transportation and a clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector screening).

Additional Notes :

• Travel outside the office will be necessary.
• Must have the ability to work from home as needed.

Office Locations :

• Whitby Office : 6-15 Thickson Road N., Whitby ON L1N 8W7

Website :

About Meta Employment Services :

META Vocational Services Inc. is a registered charity committed to helping job seekers find meaningful employment and supporting employers in finding the right candidates.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of job seekers in our community!