The Job Developer will support participants in the Aspire, Believe, and Tech Connect programs, working primarily with women and LGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees. The role focuses on building strong relationships with employers and community partners to create meaningful work experience placements and sector‑specific exposure. Working closely with Program Managers and Career Advisors, the Job Developer supports participants in accessing employment pathways aligned with their skills, goals, and lived experiences, while promoting inclusive, safe, and sustainable outcomes. 

What you’ll be doing:    

• Working with job seekers to determine their individual needs and skills to market to employers in the labour market 

• Developing employment opportunities for candidates by implementing effective marketing strategies 

• Coaching participants in job search strategies 

• Keeping abreast of labour market trends and job opportunities  

• Facilitating and monitoring Work Experience Placements 

• Maintaining rapport with Clients pre/post job placement to ensure candidates  receive appropriate support to maintain employment 

• Maintaining accurate and up to date notes in the Integrated Case Management system 

• Liaising with employers to organize hiring events 

• Acting as a champion of the program, promoting our services throughout community and networking events 

• Other duties as assigned 

What you’ll need:  

• 2 years of job development, career coaching, or job placement experience in a related setting 

• Related post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Career Development Practitioner certification is an asset 

• Demonstrated ability to build lasting professional relationships with job seekers and employers 

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills 

• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the city. 

• Must be available Monday – Friday with the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends 

• Ability to speak a second language is an asset    

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required. 

What we offer:   

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:   

• 15 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave  

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions    

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members    

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.   

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre   

• Discounts at our Hotel Willo   

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres    

Pay Rate: $31.94 + $1.00 per hour in lieu of benefits