Job Developer/Workforce Development Specialist

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is seeking a motivated Job Developer with a proven background in sales or business development. In this position, the incumbent will leverage their strong interpersonal skills, sales expertise, and ability to build networks to establish partnerships with employers.

This role integrates business development with relationship management to ensure our clients connect with employers committed to providing long‑term, sustainable employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in sales, business development, or client relations role.
• Experience with lead generation, client acquisition, or B2B outreach is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Business Development and Employer Outreach: identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with businesses; conduct calls, meetings, and build a pipeline of employers.
• Client-Employer Matching: align client skills with opportunities, coordinate interviews, negotiate terms, and follow up for retention.
• Sales-Focused Outreach: use sales techniques to identify opportunities in the hidden job market and promote agency services.
• Target-Based Performance: meet placement objectives and maintain records of outreach and placements.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: work with Employment Counselors to understand client needs and strategies.
• Event Planning: organize hiring events and job fairs, including occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

Sales / Business Development

Client relations

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field

Job description

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Job Developer/Workforce Development Specialist

Women Economic DevelopmentFull TimeToronto, ON$31.42 CAD per hour

Position Title: Job Developer/Workforce Specialist (Fairview)

Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 201, North York, ON, and 100 Sheppard Ave East, North York, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other offices as needed.

Vacancy: Existing

Unionized/Non Unionized role: Unionized

Vacancy number: FRH-0001

Number of openings: 1

Hourly Rate: $31.42.

Hours: Full -time, In- person, 9 am to 5 pm

Classification: Temporary - Full - Time; This is a contract role till March 31st, 2027

Application Deadline: August 6, 2026, 11:59 EST

Please note, this role will support all employment programs running out of our Fairview location.

Position Summary

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is seeking a motivated Job Developer with a proven background in sales or business development. In this position, the incumbent will leverage their strong interpersonal skills, sales expertise, and ability to build networks to establish partnerships with employers. This role integrates business development with relationship management to ensure our clients connect with employers committed to providing long‑term, sustainable employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development and Employer Outreach: Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with businesses within the community, emphasizing the advantages of collaboration with our agency. This involves conducting both cold and warm calls, attending on‑site meetings, and developing a pipeline of potential employers who provide genuine growth opportunities for our clients.
• Client-Employer Matching: Employ your expertise in understanding client skill sets to effectively align them with job opportunities. Coordinate and follow up on interviews, negotiate placement terms, and ensure satisfaction for both clients and employers through consistent follow‑ups at the three, six, nine, and twelve‑month marks to support employment retention.
• Sales-Focused Outreach: Implement sales techniques to identify opportunities within the hidden job market, positioning our services to prospective employers by underscoring the benefits of recruiting from a diverse talent pool.
• Target-Based Performance: Strive to meet or exceed job development and placement objectives while maintaining an organized record of employer outreach, client placements, and other essential metrics that pertain to performance standards.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Employment Counselors and fellow team members to comprehensively understand the needs and strengths of our clients. Actively participate in team discussions to refine strategies for engaging employers effectively.
• Event Planning: Collaborate with employer partners to identify, secure, and execute hiring events, job fairs, and employment‑related initiatives that support the vulnerable communities we serve including occasional evening and weekend outreach or event support.

Qualifications

• Sales or Business Development Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a sales, business development, or client relations role. Experience with lead generation, client acquisition, or B2B outreach is highly valuable.
• Education: Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport, negotiate effectively, and maintain long‑term relationships. Time management and multitasking capabilities are essential for success in this fast‑paced role.
• Values-Driven: A commitment to diversity, equity, and anti‑oppression, and a willingness to support the socio‑economic advancement of newcomer and racialized communities.
• Language: Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.

Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.

Disclaimer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.