Job Developer / Workforce Specialist - ALP

Newcomer-Women; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations on request

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is seeking a motivated Job Developer/Workforce Specialist to build partnerships with employers and create employment opportunities for newcomer and racialized communities.

The role emphasizes sales, relationship management, and collaboration with Employment Counselors to meet placement objectives and drive sustainable employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a sales, business development or client relations role.
• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build rapport and negotiate.
• Values-driven with commitment to diversity, equity and anti-oppression.

Responsibilities

• Business development and employer outreach to build relationships with local businesses.
• Client-employer matching, coordinating interviews, negotiating terms, and supporting retention.
• Sales-focused outreach to access the hidden job market and promote our services.
• Target-based performance with organized tracking of outreach and placements.
• Cross-team collaboration with Employment Counselors to tailor employer engagement.
• Plan and execute hiring events, job fairs and related initiatives.

Skills

Sales/Business Development

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

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

Job description

Job Developer / Workforce Specialist - ALP

Women Economic Development Full Time North York, ON $31.42 CAD per hour

Position Title: Job Developer/Workforce Specialist

Location: 100 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, with the possibility of working at any of our other locations.
Vacancy: New

Vacancy number: BHF - 0009

Number of openings: 3

Rate of Pay per hour: $31.42

Hours: Full-time, In- person, 35 hours per week

Classification: Temporary-Full-time, up to March 31, 2027

Application Deadline: September 21, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

About the Role

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is currently seeking a motivated Job Developer/Workforce Specialist 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. Our objective is to create employment opportunities for newcomer and racialized individuals, including men, women, and youth. 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.

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.

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.